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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1941

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Death of Mr. J. A. FIGTREE Pioneer Cokemaker

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 7

Public memory is short, but the name of Figtree brothers should be remembered by the present generations and generations to come,…

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Obituary Mr. Robert Ruddock

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 14

As briefly reported in our last issue, Mr. Robert Ruddock passed to his rest on Friday afternoon, 28th March, at the age of 80 years…

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Obituary. Mr. James Nelson—79 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 4

Gerringong folk were sadly shocked on Friday last to hear of the sudden passing of Mr. James Nelson. He had only recently gone to reside…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Alfred Thomas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 7

The death of Mr. Alfred Thomas, on April 14th, removes one of the most respected figures in the Illawarra district. He was born 59 years ago at…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 8

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald, who was well known in the district. He was in his 84th year. He had engaged in…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 8

Mr. Robert Smith passed away in the Wollongong Hospital on Monday at the age of 70 years. He had been ill for some time. He had resided in…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. S. Honnor, of Kiama, in his bereavement through the death of his brother, Mr. Olly Honour, who had…

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Obituary. Mr. James Duncombe—66 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly at Port Kembla on Saturday last of Mr. James Duncombe, following a heart attack. He was 66 years of age and…

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Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 8

Mr. Richard Morgan passed away at his residence Balmoral Street, Balgownie, on Sunday. He is survived by his widow, and a grown up…

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Port Kembla News Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 4

On Saturday last Mr. James Duncombe was found dead in bed at his residence. He was 66 years of age. He had been a resident of Kiama for…

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Late Mrs Ward

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 9

Mrs. Margaret May Ward, died at a private hospital, Wollongong, on Wednesday, aged 63 years. She was the beloved wife of Thomas…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 4

Sympathy is expressed to Mrs. M. O'Keefe, of Albion Park, in her bereavement through the loss of her mother, Mrs. Margaret May Ward,…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 2

The death occurred at the David Berry Hospital on Thursday morning, of Thomas Henry Newing, a well-known and highly respected…

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Obituary. Mr. William Alfred Mabbett, 69 YEARS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 3

The death occurred in the Kiama District Hospital on Friday night last of Mr. William Alfred Mabbett, at the age of 69, following a short…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 10

The death occurred last week of Mr. R. K. Hobbs, of Harbour-street. Wollongong. He was a retired bank manager and had lived in…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 10

The death occured on Monday of Mr. Gordan Kirgan, of Cross Street, at the ago of 50 years. He was born in Croydon and came to Bellambi as…

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Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

The death occurred at Grafton last week of Mr. Walter Walker, one of the sons of the late Mr. Peter Walker, of Albion Park. Deceased was…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 3

Sympathy is extended to Mrs. S. Cocks, of Kiama, in her bereavement through the passing of her brother, Mr. H. Hindmarsh, of Raymond…

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The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

Mrs. Jeanette' S. Broome, of Dulwich Hill, who with her husband, Major William Broome, was killed in a car accident Five Dock on…

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Late Mrs Robertson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 14

Mr. Frances Mary Elizabeth Robertson passed away suddenly at the residence of an old and devoted friend, Mrs. C. Bell, Richardson st…

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