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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary. Mr. George Brownlee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 3

The death occurred at his residence, Albion Park, on Wednesday night, of Mr. George Brownlee, a native of the district and a very well-known and…

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Late Mrs. Duncan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 16

The death occurred at her residence, Balgownie, of Mrs. Duncan, relict of the late Peter Duncan, who predeceased her by 22 years. The…

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Obituary Late Miss Armstrong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 15

Miss Martha Neville Armstrong, who died in a private hospital on Wednesday, was a member of a family well known in the district many years ago…

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The Late Mr. J. M. Dunningham

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 2

The news of the sudden collapse and death of Mr. Dunningham, the Minister for Labour and industry, came as a shock to the whole State. A splendidly…

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Obituary. Mr. George Jenkinson

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred a few days ago of Mr. George Jenkinson, a prominent business man of Perth. Western Australia, who was well-known in cattle…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 8

The death occured in the Wollongong District Hospital last Monday of Mr. Frank Norris, aged 74 years. He was born in the Albion Park…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 12

The death occurred on Monday in the Petersham Hospital of Mrs. Emmaline Holland, one of the members of the well known Rixon family, who…

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Obituary Late Robt. Hawkes Eills

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 11

With the peacefully passing away at his home, "Koorawatha," Lindfleld, on June 1st, 1938, of Mr. Robert Hawkps Ellis, a link with old Wollongong was…

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Death of S. A. Hughes Coroner Praises Bravery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 8

"Mr. Possitti's was a brave act and it is to be regretted that in trying to save life he was injured. I also commend the…

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Epic Search Recalled Australian Babesin the Wood' Death of Mr. I. COOPER

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 14

Memories of an epic feat by black trackers which saved the lives of children lost in the bush were recalled by the death at Nhill (Victoria) recently…

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INQUEST Death of Sidney Albert Hughes Bravery Commended of Policeman and Civilians

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 10

Deputy Coroner S. R. Musgrave conducted an inquest at the Court House, Wollongong, on Saturdays touching the death of Sidney Albert Hughes, whose…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emily Cambrell—81 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Atkin, on Tuesday last, of Mrs, Emily Cambrell who had been one of the oldest surviving…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in the Wollongong District Hospital last week of Mr. Frank Norris at the age of 74 years, He was born in at Albion Park but for…

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Accidental Fall LATE Mrs. JACKMAN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Jemima Victoria Jackman, wife of Mr. Thomas Henry Jackman, of Robertson Street, Coniston, was the subject of an inquest…

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Late Mr. Duncan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 13

The death occurred at Wollongong District Hospital on Wednesday, of Mr. Thomas Dunean, of Crown-lane, Wollongong, aged 46 years. The…

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Death of Mother Xavier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 13

The death occurred at the Lewisham sisters Retreat, Wollongong, on Tuesday, of Rev. Mother Xavier, who had been Principal of the Lewisham…

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Obituary Late Miss M. J. Searle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 13

On May 25, 1938, there passed away, after a long illness, Miss Mary Jane S[?] who was more at Wollongong 74 years ago. She was the third eldest…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 2

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. D. Keevers, junr., whose infant daughter passed away in the Kiama District Hospital on Monday last…

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Obituary Late Mr. Andrew Clelland

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 14

Death has claimed a [?] personality in the person of [?] Andrew Clelland, of Kembla Heights, aged 88 yeas. He was born at Bampton…

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Late Mrs. Lee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 14

The death occurred on Sunday morning of Mrs. Lee, wife of Alderman J. W. Lee, Deputy Mayor of Wollongong. She had been in indifferent health for…

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