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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary. Alfred William Johnson. 58 YEARS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 July 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Shellharbour, on Wednesday night last, of Mr. Alfred William Johnson, aged 58. He was born at Bermagui, the son of…

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Obituary Late Mr. E. Hooper

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 15

On Sunday afternoon. last, Mr. E. Hooper a well-known member of the staff of Cox & Wiseman, Wollongong, passed away at a private hospital at…

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Late Mr. E. Hooper

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 10

Profound regret was expressed at Wollongong on Sunday night last, when the death was announced of Mr. Edward Hooper, for 36 years…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 6

Mr. Alfred W. Johnson passed away at Shellharbour at the age of 58 years. He had been a resident of Shellharbour for a number of years, and was…

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Death of Sidney Hurry Result of Inquest Louis W. L[?]ckins Committed for Trial on Murder Charge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 9

On Friday last Mr. Hardwick, District Coroner, conducted an inquest at the Wollongong Court 'House on the body of Sidney Hurry. Mr. Duncan appeared for Mrs. L. W. Luckins, wife of Louis Wells…

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Obituary. Mrs. Eliza East—89 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday last at her residence in Staff Street, Wollongong, of Mrs. Eliza East, in her 90th year. Although she had been somewhat…

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Obituary LATE Mrs. E. G. STEVENSON

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 22

Mrs. Ernest George Stevenson whose death, as briefly stated in on last issue, occurred at her resident Fifth Avenue, Cremome, was…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Josephine Frost

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 15

In your issue of July 15 a record of the death appears of the late Mrs. J. Frost, but as no particulars appear of the late gracious lady, I am…

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Late Mrs. Eliza East

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 15

A very old identity of the Shellharbour Albion Park district, in the person of Mrs Eliza East, passcd, away at ner residence in Staff-street…

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Late Mrs. Josephine Frost

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 22

In your issue of July 15, a record of the death of the late Mrs J. Frost appears, but as few particulars appear of the late gracious…

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Obituary. MRS. M. BOWYER-SMIJTH

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1938 · page 2

Another of the links with the past of the early history of this district has been severed by the death last week of Mrs. Maud Bowyer-Smijth, of Greenhills,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Louisa Wood—77 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 August 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence, Myalla, Jamberoo, on Sunday last, of Mrs. Louisa Wood, one of the best-known and most highly respected ladies…

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Obituary Late Mr. Tom Langley

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 15

It came as a great shock to his many friends when it became known on Saturday that Mr. Tom Langley, of Robinson-street, Wollongong, had…

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Late Mrs. Nicholson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Irene Mary Nicholson (32), of Bland street, Port Kembla, was the subject of an inquest last Saturday, by the district…

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Late Mr. Hugh Kerr

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 16

The death occurred at Bulli Hospital on Monday of Mr. Hugh Kerr, of Corrimal. Mr. Kerr was 57 years of age and leaves a widow and…

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Obituary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 16

Miss Charlotte Ellison, aged 64, known to most of the older residents as "Charlotte," died on Wednesday and was buried at Brownsville…

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Corrimal Chatter Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 13

The death occurred on 2nd instant of a well known resident of Corrimal. Mr. Frederick Ziems, aged 73, a [?]creenman of Corrimal Colliery, and…

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Obituary Late Mr. J. Clark

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 16

Many residents of this district will have kindly recollections of Mr. John Clark, who died on 11th instant, at the Great Northern Hotel, Tamworth. He…

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Late Mrs. Ransom

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 16

On 9th instant the death occurred at her residence, 144 Corrimal-street, Wollongong, of Mrs. Ransom, aged 76, late of Tottenham, of which…

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Late Mrs. Thomas Graham

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 16

The death of Mrs. Thomas Graham removes a very old and respected resident of the district. She was, born at Bulli 76 years ago, and was a member…

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