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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

279 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 14

Obituary Mr. S Adey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 10

The death occurred at Concord on 24th May of Mr. S. Adey, a former well known resident of Bulli. He was 77 years old. For a number of years…

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Death of F. A. Ring Wollongong, May 25

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 7

Mr. d'Apice appeared for the widow and relatives, and Mr. Mcinefrney for the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation…

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Death of Steve Best Secretary Illawarra Trades and Labour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 12

The tragic death on Saturday night of Steve Best, the late secretary of the Illawarra Trades & Labour Council, came as a great shock to all of those…

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Obituary. Mr. James Field

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 3

The death occurred on Sunday last at his residence, Werri Beach, Gerringong of an old and respected citizen in the person of Mr. James Field,…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Missingham

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Florence Ellen Missingham, of Bowral, passed away in the district hospital on Wednesday. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Garrett,…

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Obituary Late Mr. G. F. Spriggs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 9

Mr. George F. Spriggs, only son of Mrs. Ellen Spriggs, of Keiraville, and the late Mr. Edwin Spriggs, passed away in the Wollongong District…

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Late Mr. S. Best

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 5

Ald. Street said he wished to make reference to the late Mr. Steve Best. The district had lost a prominent citizen, and the Trades & Labour Council…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 5

Local residents were deeply grieved on Thursday morning last when it was learned that Icely beloved wife of Mr. WV. G. Salway, of the…

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Obituary. David Carson—63 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 4

The passing of Mr. David Carson on "Thursday morning, following a sudden heart attack; came as a great shock to the Kiama community,…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hesse, Kiama, in their bereavement through the death of their youngest daughter, Marie…

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Accidental Death LATE Mr. R. W. WHITE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 20

On Saturday the Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, held an inquest into the death of Robert William White (44) of Dapto, who received fatal in…

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Death of Dorrigo Pioneer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Emily Jane Harrigan, relict of the late Mr. F. W. Harrigan, died at her residence in North-street, Coff's Harbour, on Saturday last, aged 82…

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Death of Lieut. Col. Lindsay

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 13

Lieut Col Frederic Lindsay died at his residence, 208 Wentworth Road, Burwood, on Tuesday last He was born at Unanaderra, 59…

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Obituary Mrs. Margaret Gibson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 10

The death occurred in the Bulli Hospital on Monday of Mrs. Margaret Gibson, of John-st., Reidtown, Deceased, who was of a quiet nature,…

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Obituary Late Lt.-col. W. F. Lindsay

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

Lieutenant-Colonel William Frederic Lindsay, eldest son of ,Mr. and ,Mrs. George Lindsay, of Unanderra, died at Burwood on Tuesday, aged 59 years…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Lisson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 10

The death occurred at her residence Alfred Street, Woonona, on Sunday, of Mrs. Jane Hannah Lisson. Deceased who was in her 81st year was…

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Obituary. William Henry Roberts

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 3

A well-known and respected citizen of Kiama in the person of Mr. William Henry Roberts passed away on Tuesday night at the Kiama…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with the relatives of the late Charles Baldwin Minnett, who passed away at his residence, Neutral Bay, on Sunday…

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Obituary Late Mr. W. Hanley

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

The death occurred on Saturday, at his residence, 34 Market-street, Wollongong, of Mr. William Hanley, one of the best known and most respected…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 10

Mr. Douglas J. Lewis, who died in the Wollongong Hospital on Sunday, was a well known resident of Bellambi and Corrimal. He was employed by…

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