Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

279 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 14

Death of Mr. Jack Philips Great Showring Patron

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 10

The death occurred yesterday at his residence, Mt. Keira, of Mr. Jack Phillips, who in his day was one of the most noted showring patrons in…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Woman's Death Result of Fall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

Mrs. Matilda Pratt (64), of 14 Bon Accord-street, Corrimal, died in Bulli Hospital on Saturday, as the result of a fall at her home the previous…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Death of Miles George Head What Voltage Will Kill a Man Further Adjournment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

The inquest on the body of Miles George Head, which was opened on January 18th, and adjourned until last Tuesday, was further adjourned until…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday at his residence at Mount Kembla, of Mr. Michael John Phillips, at the age of 71. The late Mr. Phillips a few…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Late Mr. Sheppard

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 14

The death of an old and respected resident occurred on January 19th, at the residence of Mrs. Edgar Harrison, in the person of Mr. William…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

The death occurred on Sunday, 4th February, in Wollongong Hospital of Mrs. Caroline Hannah Morris, aged 58. The late Mrs. Morris resided for many…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Striking Tribute To Late Mr. Jack Phillips

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The mortal remains of the late. Mr. Jack Phillips were laid to rest in the Methodist portion of the. Wollongong Cemetery on Friday last. The funeral…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Shirley Eve Gillespie

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The Deputy Coroner also held an inquest on Tuesday on the body of Shirley Eve Gillespie, of Figtree. Constable Forsyth represented the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Lithgow Notes Death of Respected Resident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Mr. Austin William Cockerton, who died at his residence, 2 Bridge-street, on Thursday afternoon, had been a resident of the town for nearly half a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Road Fatality Death of Harold Samuel Loveday

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

On Tuesday and Wednesday an inquest in regard to the death of tho above was held at the Court House, Wollongong…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fall From Box Death of Matilda Pratt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 12

At Bulli yesterday, the District Coroner (Mr. Dunlop) conducted an Inquest into the death of Matilda Pratt (64), of 14 Bon Accord-street, Corrimal,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Obituary Mr. J. G. Mitchell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 13

The death occurred at his residence, Organs-road, Bulli, on Tuesday, of Mr. John George Mitchell. Deceased, who was in his 58th year was born in Bulli,…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Coroner's Court Wollongong—wednesday (Before Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P., Deputy Coroner.) Death of Miles George Head

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

Mr. McIntyre appeared for Australian Iron & Steel Ltd., and Mr. Reyburn, for Department of Labour and Industry…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. J. Chapman (nee Miss Gladys Carson) formerly of Collarenebri, in their bereavement through the death of their…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 10

A highly respected resident, in the person of Mr. Arthur Roebuck, aged 76, who had been residing in Short Street, Corrimal, for many years,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Death of J. H. McCARRON

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

At Wollongong on Saturday, the Bulli District Coroner (Mr. Dunlop) conducted an inquest into the death of James Henry McCarron…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mr. William Charles Sheppard

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The death occurred on Friday, January 19, at the residence of Mrs. Edgar Harrison, Dempster Street, Wollongong, of Mr. William Charles…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coroner's Court Wollongong — SATURDAY (Before Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P., Deputy Coroner) Death of Harold Mervyn O'dell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Mr. Duncan appeared for Central Illawarra Council. The evidence disclosed that the deceased dived into the Port Kembla…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary the Late Mrs Hurt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 12

On Sunday evening the death occurred at her residence Mangerton, of Mrs. Hurt, widow of Alderman W. H. Hurt, after a lengthy illness,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Late Mrs. E. M. Hurt

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 20

On Sunday last the death occurred of Mrs. Ellen Melinda Hurt, widow of the late Ald. W. H. Hurt and beloved mother of Reginald, John…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →