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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Late Mr. Moffitt

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 16

The death of Mr. Thomas Morrow Robert Moffitt, which occurred at his residence "Penghana," 45 Smith street, Wollongong, on Monday last…

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Obituary. MR. T. R. M. Moffitt—74 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

As briefly recorded in our last issue the death occurred on Monday afternoon at his residence, Smith Street, Wollongong, of Mr. Thomas Robert…

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Obituary. Mr. Michael Hanly—79 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Rocklow, Dunmore, on Friday last, of Mr. Michael Daniel Hanly, aged 79 years, following a short illness. He was…

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LATE Mrs. MUSGRAVE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 12

Mrs. Elizabeth Musgrave, of [?] Hill, and late of Albion Par[?] relict of the late Thomas Musgrave died yesterday, aged 85 years…

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Late Mrs. Caldwell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 12

The death occurred yesterday afternoon at her residence, Balgownie of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Caldwell, be loved wife of Francis Caldwell, and…

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Late Mrs. Thomas Musgrave

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

Yesterday the death Recurred of Mrs. Thomas Musgrave, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Musgrave, who resided at Albion Park, Dapto, and…

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Late Mrs. Frank Caldwell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

The death took place yesterday morning of an old and respected resident of Balgownie, in the person of Mrs. Frank Caldwell, senr., after an…

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Late Mr. J. Clarke

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

Mr. Johnny Clarke, one of the best known identities in Wollongong, passed away at his residence in Hercules-street, on Tuesday, at the ripe old age…

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Death of Arthur George Simmers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 10

At an inquest on the body of Arthur George Simmers, the evidence was that on February 5th he dived into the water at Lake Illawarra Entrance,…

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Inquests Death of William Henry Hickman

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 10

An inquest was conducted by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, at the Court House, Wollongong, on Saturday, touching the death of…

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Obituary Miss Isabella Griffin

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

Miss Isabella Griffin, who died on Tuesday, at the residence of her nephew, Mr. J.' E. Griffin, Kembla Grange, was born on the estate 78…

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Obituary Mr. John James Hiles

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 15

The death of Mr. John James Hiles, at the Bulli Hospital on Tuesday, severs a link with the early days of the Ilalwarra district, more especially in…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. T. Booth, of Jamberoo, in their bereavement through the death of their daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gray, which…

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Obituary. MR. F. W. Bullen—69 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Saturday morning or Mr. Frank Bullen, of Terralong Street, after only a short illness. He…

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Late Mr. A. E. Dan[?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 6

The death occurred on Saturd[?] of Mr. Arthur Edwin Dance, aged [?] years. Widespread sympathy is extend[?]…

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Obituary Mrs. Maria May Bleechmore

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

The death took place at Wellington on February 13, of Mrs. Maria May Bleechmore, relict of the late Sergeant Bleechmore, at the age of 68 years…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. Gordon Clark, of Kiama, in his bereavement through the death of his mother, Mrs. Ethel Clark, which occurred on…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday last of Miss Mary Gray at her residence, Saddleback. Further reference will be made next issue…

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Death of Patrick Ryan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 8

An inquest was held on the body of Patrick Ryan. Mr. Maguire appeared for the relatives, and Constable King for police…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Ann Dumbbell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 12

The death occurred on Sunday night of Mrs. Mary Ann Dumbrell, relict of late Mr. Wm. Dumbrell. The deceased lady was born at Garden,…

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