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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary. Miss Mary Simmons

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 2

The death occurred oil Wednesday morning the Klama District Hospital of Miss Mary (Sis) Simmons, a member of a very old Kiama family, after a short…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Friday night last of Mr. David Collins, of Brown Street, Kiama. A member of an old and…

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Late Mrs. Brownlie

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 15

The death occurred at her residence "Aberfeldy" Russell street, Balgownie, on Tuesday last, of Mrs. Mary Narin Brownlie, beloved wife…

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Late Mrs. Copas

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 17

Writing in the Catholic Freeman's Journal, the following appreciation of the late Mrs. Catherine Copas is by M.A.S…

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Obituary Late John Lewis Williams

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 14

One of the outstanding residents of a very long period in the Woonona district passed away last Friday morning when Mr. John Lewis Williams…

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Sad Fatality Death of Mr. J. J. Andrews

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

It came as a great shock to the community when it became known that Mr. J. J. Andrews, Bandmaster of Wollongong Town Band, had been…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

The death occurred of the wife of Mr. Harold Walkden-Brown, who is the youngest son of the" late Rev. Walkden-Brown, a beloved Methodist minister in…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

A great gloom was cast over the town and district early on Thursday morning when it became Known that Mrs. Mabel James, wife of Mr. C. C. James, of…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 7

The death occurred on Wednesday, at his residence, Corrimal-street, Wollongong, of Mr. Archbald H. Murray, aged 76. He had been connected with…

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Death of Mr. J. W. Musgrave

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 7

At an early hour this morning, Mr. J. W. Musgrave, of Mangertbn, Wollongong, passed away, aged 79 years. He was one of the pioneers of the…

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Obituary. Mr. Joseph Ernest Noble. 74 YEARS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

The news of the sudden illness and death of Mr. Joseph Noble came as a terrible shock to the people of Jamberoo and district. He was working in…

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OBITUARY Late Mr. J. W. Musgrave

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 11

The late Mr. J. W. Musgrave, whose death was briefly recorded in last issue, was a man who played a big part in the advancement of the…

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Late Mrs. Larkin

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 11

On Monday, Mrs. Larkin, wife of Mr. Jack Larkin, of Atcheson-street, Wollongong, passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospice, Sydney, after six…

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Late Mrs Morris

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 11

The death occurred yesterday at her residence, Albion street, Corrimal, of Mrs. Jane Morris, relict of the late Hugh Morris, and mother of…

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Late Mrs. J. Larkin

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 6

The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Jack Larkin. of Atchison street, Wollongong, and family, in the death of his good wife…

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Funeral

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 12

The funeral of the late Mr. Ponza of East Street, Russell Vale, who died in a Sydney hospital as the result of injuries' arising out of a motor accident [?]…

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Death of Dr. Barry

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 14

The death of Dr. John Barry, Catholic Bishop of Goulburn, which occurred this week at Lewisham, aged 64 years, is deeply regretted by…

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Death of J. T. Grills

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 19

The death of James T. Grills (39) of Ellen street, which occurred following on injuries received when his motor cycle crashed into a concrete…

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Coroner's Court Wollongong—saturday (Before Mr. Hardwick, District Coroner) Death of J.J. ANDREWS

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

An inquest was held in the Wollongong Court House on Saturday, before the District Coroner (Mr. A. G. Hardwick (into the death of Mr. J. J…

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Obituary. Mrs. Charlotte Ann Raftery, 67 YEARS

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at her son's home, Flinders Street, Aibion Park, on Tuesday afternoon, of Mrs. Charlotte Ann Raftery, after a somewhat lengthy…

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