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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary. Mr Henry O'brien—51 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

A very popular member of the community in the person of Mr. Harry O'Brien passed away on Saturday at his residence, Minnamurra Street, Kiama,…

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Late Mr. Eustace Evans

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 14

Mr. E. T. Evans, a well known and highly respected resident of the Dapto district, died at his home, "Penrose," on Wednesday of last week,…

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Corrimal Chatter Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 13

The death occurred on Monday in the Bulli Public Hospital, of Mr. Benjamin Carrol, 48, of Chester-street, Bellambi. He suffered a short illness…

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Obituary James Joseph McCARTHY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 14

The death occurred last week at Wollongong, of Mr. James Joseph McCarthy, in his 80th year. A native of Jamberoo, son of the late Mr. and…

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Obituary. MR. H. R. MARTIN

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

Dairymen throughout the Coastal district were very sorry to learn of the Passing of Mr. Herbert R. Martin, which occurred at his residence, Strathfield,…

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Late Mr. W. C. Fraser

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 12

Mr. C. W. Fraser, only surviving son of Captain A. R. Fraser, of the "Anchorage," Smith-street, Wollongong, visited Wollongong with his wife…

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Late Mr. H. R. Martin an Appreciation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

There was laid to rest in the Rook wood Cemetery on April 25th. in brilliant sunshine, the earthly remains of Herbert R. Martin late…

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Obituary Late H. R. Martin

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 12

Regret was expressed in South Coast dairying circles when it became known that Mr. H. R. Martin, general manager of the Dairy Farmers' Co-op…

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FATALITY Death of Mr. H. W. Gray, jnr

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 13

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. H. W. Gray, snr., of Wollongong, and the members of his family in the bereavement they have sustained by the death…

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Obituary. Mr. James R. KNAPP

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

A very prominent South Coast figure in the dairying indusrty passed away on Saturday last in the person of Mr. James Robert Knap. He had been…

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Obituary. John William Noble—72 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. John William Noble (72), a resident of Coff's Harbour for the past three years, and a former well-known resident of Goonellabar, died at Coff's…

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Obituary Late Mr. W. T. Best

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

The death occurred on Tuesday of a well-known resident of the district in the person of Mr. William Thomas Best, of 23 Denison-street, Wollongong…

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Late Mr. Simpson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 13

There passed away last Sunday at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. H. J. Dalton) of Stanhope street, Woonona, Thomas Simpson, 83 years…

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Lithgow Notes Late Mrs. M. A. Stowell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

One of the pioneers of the district, Mrs. Mary Ann Stowell, died on April 28th, at the age of 86. Mrs. Stowell, who is well-known in…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Jordan—82 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Friday night last of Mr. Charles Jordan at the advanced age of 82 years. Some two years ago, he…

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Obituary Late Mrs. E. Parkinson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 19

Widespread regret was expressed on Saturday last when the death was announced of Mrs. Catherine Agnes (Cassie) Parkinson, beloved…

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Late Mrs. E. Parkinson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 16

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Edward Parkinson, and members of his family, of Keira-street, Wollongong, in the bereavement they have sustained…

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Late Mrs. J. Taylor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 16

The death occurred on Saturday, at her residence, Keira-street, Wollongong, of Mrs. Taylor, wife of Mr. James Taylor. She had not been in…

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Late Mrs. M. A. Taylor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 19

At the age of 71 years, the death occurred on Saturday last at her residence, 157 Keira street, Wollongong, of Mrs. Margaret Ann Taylor…

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Obituary Late Captain Fraser

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 16

It is safe to say there was no more familiar figure in Wollongong than Captain R. A. Fraser, of Smith-street, who was loved by all his friends and…

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