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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

241 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 13

Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 2

Sympathy is expected to Mr. Havelock Pryor, of Jamberoo, in his bereavement through the death of his sister-in law, Mrs. P. C. Pryor, which occurred on…

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Late Mrs. Lynch

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 7

On Sunday night last at her residence 7 Dennison street, the death occurred of Mrs. Ju[?]a Margaret Lynch, beloved wife of Mr. F. M…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 14

The death occurred on Sunday last, at her residence, Church-street, Wollongong, of Mrs. Pryor, wife of Aid. P. C. Pryor. She had not been in good…

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Congregational Church Wollongong. Impressive Service of Commemoration and Dedication Late Mrs. and Mr T. S. WEARN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 9

Following closely upon the dedication of the memorial gates to the late Mrs. John Shipp and Mr. Jas Dean, at the Wollongong…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Carlingford on Tuesday last of Miss Evelyn Fry, in her 86th year. She was a daughter of the late Robert Baker Fry, of Kiama,…

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Late Mr. G. B. Brainwood

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 6

The announcement of the death of Mr. George B. Brainwood, at North Sydney, last Friday, was received at Wollongong with sincere…

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Obituary Mrs. C. F. Williams

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 10

The death occurred on Friday of Mrs. Christine Frederica Williams, Woonona, at the age of 73 years. Deceased was born in Bulli, and was a…

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Fatality on Railway Death of E. A. Key

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 8

The Deputy Coroner (Mr. S. R. Musgrave) conducted an inquest on the body of Edwin Alva Key, at the Court House, Wollongong, on Tuesday…

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Obituary

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

The death occurred at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Monday morning last, after a lengthy illness, of Mr. Frederick Page Moy, of…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 3

A former resident of Kiama passed Away on Tuesday, 20th August at the Blackall Hospital, Queensland, in the person of Mrs. G. German, whose…

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LATE Mrs. DARCY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 12

Mrs. Sarah Carey, widow of the late Mr. William T. Darcy, formerly of Wollongong, died at Glebe (Sydney) on Wednesday, aged 77 years…

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Late Mrs. M. O'Brien

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 15

A grand old lady in the person of Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, relict of the late Mr. Thomas O'Brien, died at her residence, 2 Sperry street…

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LATE Mr. J. D. HUGHES

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 12

Mr. John D. Hughes, secretary of the Kembla Grange Racing Club, dide on Wednesday last. His widow survives him. The late Mr. Hughes…

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Obituary Death of Mr. J. D. HUGHES Secretary of Kembla Grange

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 10

There passed away at Sydney Hospital yesterday, a true sport and a gentleman in the person of Mr. J. D. Hughes secretary of the Kembla…

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Obituary Late Mr. E. J. Copas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 9

The death occurred at Armidale last week of Mr. Ernest James Copas, who was born at Wollongong 51 years ago. He had resided at Uralla for the…

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Old Identity Passes Death of Mrs. M. A. (Granny) Gavin

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 3

One of the oldest identities of the district, Mrs. Mary Ann Gavin passed away at her daughter's (Mrs. Fredericks') residence, at 3 a.m. on…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday last Kilbride Street, Canterbury, of Mrs. Baker, who was formerly Miss Lily Robb, daughter of Mr. Alick Robb, who…

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Obituary. Mrs. Clara Ann Malzard, 82 YEARS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 2

A very old and highly respected resident of Kiama in the person of Mrs. Clara Ann Malzard passed away at her residence, Collins Street, on Friday…

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Late Mrs. M. J. Best

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 14

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Mary Jane Best whose death occurred at Wollongong Hospital on Wedneday last, at the…

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Late Mr. R. G. Hart

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 7

The death occurred on Sept. 1st, at Waimarmo Public Hospital, New Zealand, of Mr. Reginald George Hart, storekeeper…

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