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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Corrimal Chatter Obituary Mr. Henry Hart

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14

The death occurred at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Clarke, Corrimal, on Monday, of Mr. Henry Hart, who was in his 78th year. Death…

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Death of H. W. Gray, Jr. Verdict of Accidental Death

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

At the Court House, Wollongong, on Saturday, the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. P. Musgrave, J.P., held an inquest touching the death of Henry William…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 3

The death occurred in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Sunday night last of Mr. Leslie Harrowell, of Cabramatta, the young man who…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Sweet, Aged 47 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at her residence, Gipps Street, Kiama, on Sunday, of Mrs. Ann. Elizabeth Sweet, at the comparatively early age of 47. She had not…

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Obituary Late Mr. Thomas Cross

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 14

The friends in Port Kembla of Mrs. T. Perry, and Messrs. Jim and Jack Cross, are extending sympathy to them in the loss they have sustained…

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Dapto Doings Obituary Late Mr. H. Harris

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 8

On Thursday, of last week, the death occurred of Mr. Herbert Harris, aged 63 years. He had been in indifferent health for some years, and received all…

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Death of Mr. A. P. Morsche[?]

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 14

The death occurred on Sunday last of Mr. A. P. Morschel, an old and highly respected resident of the district. Mr. Morschel, who was 73 years…

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Careless Fishermen Cause Death of Motor Cyclist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 10

It was disclosed at the Coroner's Court, Wollongong, on Saturday, at the inquest conducted by the Deputy. Coroner (Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P.) that…

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Obituary Late Henry I. Beaton

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 12

Very great sympathy is felt for Alderman and Mrs. Beaton, of Wollongong, and the members of their family, in the bereavement…

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Obituary. Mr. William Ernest Graham, 69 YEARS

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Tuesday afternoon of a member of a very well-known and highly respected district family, in the…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 10

The death occurred on Tuesday at her home in Harbinger-street, Corrimal, of Mrs. Mabel Ellen Robinson, aged 59 years. She is survived by her…

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Dapto Doings Late Mr. Geo. Oyston

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 11

The death occurred last night of Mr George Oyston, a well known and highly respected resident of Dapto, aged 85 years. The end was not…

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Death of Dapto Resident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 9

Mr. George Oyston, aged 85 years one of the oldest residents of Dapto, died last night at his home, 45 Prince's Highway, Dapto. For some…

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Death of Mr. W. J. Healey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 12

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. W. J. Healey passed away at a private hospital, Wollongong. On May 3rd he was about to cross Crown-street, when…

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Another Road Fatality Death of Peter Morris

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 9

The death occurred in Bulli Hospital last night of Mr. Morris, 306 Main-road, Corrimal, as the result of a fall off his bicycle on…

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Obituary Mr. William Ernest Graham, 69 Years

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 12

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Tuesday afternoon of a member of a very well-known and highly respected district…

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Obituary. Mr. William James Healey

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

The passing of Mr. William James Healey in a private hospital at Wollongong on Wednesday, came as a great shock to his many friends in the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Daisy Belle Robson

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 2

The news of the passing of Mrs. Daisy Robson on Monday, May 29th came as a great shock to the community at Jamberoo, where she had resided…

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Obituary Late Mr. Percy Gearside

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

The death took place at Banks-town, on Wednesday, of last week of Mr. Percy Gearside, aged 52. He lived at Wollongong for a number of…

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Late Mr. John Edwards

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. John Edwards, of West Dapto, one of the pioneers of the district who was held in very high esteem by all…

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