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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

279 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 14

Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 3

District sympathy is extended to Mr. W. R. Hindmarsh, of Robertson, in his bereavement through the passing of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Kate Florence…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

Sympathy is extended to Mr. and J. Quealey, of Kiama, in their bereavement through the loss of their infant daughter, Norma, aged one year and…

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The Late Mr. Hawke

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 9

Mr. Richard J.N.R. Hawke, aged 76, lied at Corrimal on Wednesday, following ill-health during the past three years…

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Coroner's Court Death of Charles Corr

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 11

At the Bulli Coroner's Court on Wednesday the District Coroner (Mr. R. B. Dunlop) conducted an inquest on the body of Charles Corr…

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Obituary Mr. G. N. McL. HEGGIE

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 9

The death occurred at the Bullli Hospital on Tuesday of Mr. George Norman McLeod Heggie at the age of 58 years. Born at Christchurch,…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Anderson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7

Mrs. Mary Ann Anderson, one of the best known residents of Eureka, North Coast, died on March 28, aged 70 years. She was the second…

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Memorial Service LATE Mr. KEITH McANDREW

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 22

"Lord I will follow Thee, whither-soever Thou Goest."—Luke 9:57. Taking as his text just two words "Follow Me" Rev. T. Gordon…

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Late Mr. K. McANDREW Memorial Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

A memorial service for the late Mr. Keith McAndrew, was held in the Wollongong Congregational Church last Sunday night. During the course…

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Port Kembla News Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 10

On Monday Mrs. Alfred Hartley, of Robertson Street, Port Kembla, passed away after a long illness, aged 65 years. Many years ago Mrs. Hartley…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Egan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 10

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Mary (Minnie) Egan, which occurred at Prince Henry Hospital on Wednesday night. The deceased lady…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. R. THOMAS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 14

At the age of 70 years, Mr. James Richard Thomas, husband of Martha, and dear father of Charles, died, yesterday at a private hospital in…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 3

District sympathy is extended to Mr. R. B. Crozier, of Japer's Brush, in the bereavement he has sustained by the passing of his wife, Margaret Ann…

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Obituary. MR. G. A. PARKHILL

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 3

The death occurred in a private hospital, North Sydney, on Tuesday last of Mr. George Arthur Parkhill, senior, partner of the firm of Parkhill, Lemm…

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Obituary. Mrs. Isabella Rutledge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at the Kiama District Hospital on Sunday of Mrs. Isabella Rutledge, wife of Mr. Francis Rutledge, of Gerringong, at the age…

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Notes From Illawarra League Death of Late Mr. Nicholson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Illawarra League President, Mr. R. S. Penning, opened last Monday's meeting by moving a vote of sympathy for the family of the late Mr…

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Obituary. Mrs. Clara Julie Warby

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday last at the Kiama District Hospital after a short illness, of Mrs. Clara Julie Warby, of Jamberoo. She had reached…

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Obituary. George Mullett—77 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 4

The death occurred at Gerringong on Saturday last of Mr. George Mullett at the age of 77. He had not enjoyed the best of health for some…

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Funeral of Late Detective Dunn

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 16

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OBITUARY Mr. Joseph Askew

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 16

The death occurred yesterday at Rossmore, near Liverpool of Mr. Joseph Askew senr. A resident of Keiraville for a number of years…

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Detective Dunn's Funeral Wonderful Tribute of Respect

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 8

The mortal remains of the late Detective J. E. Dunn were laid to rest in the Catholic portion of the Wollongong Cemetery on Friday afternoon,…

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