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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 2

Sympathy is extended to Mr. C. Thomnson, of Greta Street, Gerringong, in his bereavement through the passing of his brother at Queanbeyan on…

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Obituary. Mr. Robert Harry Stevenson

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

A very old and respected citizen of Kiama in the person of Mr. Robert Harry Stevenson passed away on Sunday day morning at his residence, "Yoon…

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Obituary Late Mr. T. McCAFFREY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 11

The death occurred suddenly at his residence, Corrimal-street, Wollongong, on Monday, of Mr. T. McCaffrey, who was a well known personality in…

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Late Mrs. Ryan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 14

At Wollongong Hospital yesterday, the death occurred of Mrs. Susan Ryan, relict of the late Michael Ryan and loved mother of Martin…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Lewisham Private Hospital on Friday last of the Rev. Fr. Michael Macnamara, of North Parramatta in his 81st year. The late Fr…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 10

The death occurred on Tuesday of an old and highly respected citizen of Tarrawanna, Mrs. Ellen Jane Fisher (71), of Broker-street. She has for…

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Obituary Mrs. F. S. Tate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 10

The death occurred at Kurrajong recently of Mrs. F. S. Tate, relict of the late Rev. H. Tate, who was rector of St. Augustine's, Bulli, 1896-1902…

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Fatality at Steelworks Death of Vandjel Apostal Mirovich

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

At the Wollongong Coroner's Court yesterday, Mr. Balmain, S.M., District Coroner, held an inquest into the death of Vandjel Apostal Mitrovich…

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Obituary. Mrs. Doris Ann English

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 3

The sudden passing of Mrs. Doris Ann English on Thursday morning came as a great shock to the Gerringong district, where she was a very popular and…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at Beecroft on Saturday of Miss Isabel Hamilton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton, and a former resident of…

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The Late Mrs. Margaret Murphy. An Appreciation by Mrs. K. Blanchfield

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

Following a comparatively short Illness Mrs. Margaret Murphy passed away to her eternal rest on Friday, July 7. The deceased lady was…

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Illawarra Ambulance Memorial to Late Mr. A. Croft

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 5

At the meeting of the Illawarra Ambulance, held at the Ambulance. Station, Wollongong, on Wednesday night, a report was rend from the…

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Death of Pioneer Mr. William Dent

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at the Coledale Hospital on Friday night of Mr. William Dent at the age of 95 years. Deceased was born in Newtown, when…

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Death of "Mung" The Wharfies' Dog

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 11

"Wharfie" writes:—The South Coast Waterside Workers are mourning the death of a great friend — in "Mung," the wharfies' dog…

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Obituary Miss Mary Russell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 11

The death occurred on Thursday of last week of Miss Mary Russell, daughter of late Mr. C. C. Russell, of Wollongong, and sister of Messrs. J. W…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney on Thursday of Mr. Robert Sidney Cocks, a member of the well-known Kiama family, and brother of Messrs. Samuel,…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

Sympathy is extended to Mr. V. Oliveira, of Kiama, in his bereavement through the death of his father, Mr. Samuel Oliveira, of Iluka, Which…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 12

Regret, was expressed locally at the passing of Mr. J. E. L. Fretus, who was well known in this district. He was a contractor for the Shellharbour…

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Obituary Mr. L. W. Evans

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 13

Following a short illness, the death occurred in the Bulli District Hospital on Sunday, of Mr. Lewis Williams Evans, at the age of 66 years…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Kyogl on Saturday last of Mr. Arthur Jervis, cousin of Mrs. Sproule. Terralong Street, Kiama. The late Mr. Jervis, who…

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