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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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WOLLONGONG — TUESDAY (Before the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave) Death of Clarence Victor Davis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 8

An inquest was held touching the death of Clarence Victor Davis. Reyburn appeared for Department of Labour & Industry; Mr. Steel…

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Coroner's Court Wollongong — SATURDAY (Before Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P., Deputy Coroner). Death of Clarence Victor Steele

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 8

An inquest was held concerning the death of Clarence Victor Steele. Mr. Reyburn appeared for the Department of Labour and Industry; Mr…

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The Late Mrs. Ruby Gray an Appreciation by F.H.R.

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 3

On the 14th February last, Mrs, ,Ruby May Gray passed away in the Hospital at Raindwick, and was buried in the Northern Suburbs Cemetery the next…

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Obituary. the Late W. S. SCOTT

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 3

The passing of Mr. William Stewart Scott on January 20th, was a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Scott, who had been a resident of the district for…

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Late Mrs. Beecham

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 12

Deep regret was expressed by a wide circle of friends when it became known that Mrs. William Beecham had passed away at Lismore Hospital…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 12

The death occurred on Wednesday in Bulli District Hospital of William Hynd, a well known Corrimal resident of Arthur-street. He had a short…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Spinks

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 12

The death is announced of Mrs. Elizabeth Spinks, relict of late Robert Spinks. Deceased was born at Wollongong in 1858, and took up residence…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

A former well-known and highly respected resident of Gerringeng in the person of Mr. Ernest Koys, passed away at his home in Marrickville on Tuesday…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

Quito a gloom was east over the town and district on Wednesday morning last when it was learned that John, beloved little son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Salway…

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Obituary. Miss Vera James

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at a private hospital in Waverley on Friday last, of Miss Vera James, of "Kurrawong", Shellharbour, and a wide circle of…

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Late Mrs. McIntosh Lysol Poisoning

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 13

The District Coroner (Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M.) conducted an inquest at Wollongong yesterday concerning the death of Mrs. Robina…

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Obituary. Miss Catherine McNABB

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

As briefly reported in last issue, the death occurred on Monday last, at her residence, Lake Road, Shellharbour, of Miss Catherine McNabb. Since…

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Late Mrs. L. Cram

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 3

Last Sunday night, whilst returning by car from Appin to her home in Bellambi, Mrs. Lucy Cram, 56, of Beach-street, Bellambi, collapsed and…

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Late Mrs. Ann Jones Memorial Service

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 3

Rev. Hobbin conducted a memorial service to the late Mrs. Ann Jones on Sunday. He chose as his text, 2 Tim. 1-10…

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Obituary. MRS. W. N. REES

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred recently at Artarmon of Mrs. W. N I Rees, wife of the former Stock Inspector to tile Kiama Pastures Protection Board. Mrs. Rees…

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Late Mrs. Murray

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 13

At Wollongong Courthouse yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. J. A. S. Balmain) conducted an inquest concerning the circumstances…

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Late Mr. E. T. Evans

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

One by one the old pioneers are passing. The latest is Mr. Evan Eustace Thompson Evans, whose death occurred on Wednesday last…

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Death of Prime Minister

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 9

A FITTING tribute has been paid to the mortal remains of the J. A. Lyons who so long occupied the position of Prime Minister of Australia, and the final scene yesterday rings down the curtain on a life well spent in public service. The death of the…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. V. MOTT

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 12

The death occurred at his residence Main-road, Bulli, early yesterday morning of Mr. James Vivian Mott, a very well known resident of the Bulli…

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Obituary. James Joseph McCARTHY, 79 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

The death occurred on Tuesday last at the Lister Private Hospital Wollengong, of Mr. James Joseph McCarthy, in his 80th year. A native of Jamberoo…

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