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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Obituary Mr. Wm. Murphy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 8

Mr. William ('Spud') Murphy, of Hillcrest ave., Woonona, and a former State Soccer player for Woonona, died at his residence early yesterday…

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OBITUARY. Mr. T. PIERCE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 11

The death took place suddenly on New Year's Day of Mr. Thomas Pierce, of 7 Acacia street, Gwynneville…

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OBITUARY. Mr. C. G. CALLAGHAN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 7

On December 29th at Lewisham Private Hospital, the death took place of Mr. Clement C. Callaghan, brother of Rev, Father C. B…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 3

Sincere sympathy is expressed with Mrs. G. Boniface, of Saddleback, Kiama whose father, Mr. Paul Anslow, was killed on Saturday last,…

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OBITUARY Mr. B. DAY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 7

Mr. Bernard (Barney) Day, who died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. Errington at 18 Station street, Thirroul, last Saturday was…

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Obituary Mr. Edward J. Rutty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 7

The death occurred at Bowral' on Tuesday of Mr. Edward James (Jack) Rutty, of Mt. Kembla, aged 39 years. He was single and had been In ill…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 3

The death occurred at Manly on Tuesday of Rev. Frederick Richard Todd, who some years ago resided at Kiama where he was Methodist…

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Obituary Mrs. G. T. King—32 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 3

Her many friends in Shellharbour will be sorry to hear of the sudden passing on Sunday afternoon last of Mrs. Gwendoline Thelma King,…

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Death of Mother and Child Murder and Suicide

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

A finding of murder and suicide, was returned by the deputy coroner (Air. W. S. Musgrave) at the conclusion of the inquest held on Wednesday into thedeath of Fay Goodwin and her mother, Phyllis J. Goodwin. The deputy coroner remarked that it was tragic that…

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Obituary Joseph Robson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 7

The death occurred in the Bathurst District Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 19, of Joseph Robson. Deceased will be known to many residents of the South…

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OBITUARY. Mr. J. ROBSON

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 5

The death occurred in the Bathurst District Hospital last Sunday of Joseph Robson, aged 61 years. Deceased was well known to…

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Obituary Mrs. Alice Callaway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 3

The death occurred at her residence at Central Kembla last Sunday of Mrs. Alice Callaway, who was in her 76th year. She had lived at Central Kembla…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. M. A. BENDEN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 11

On Tuesday at Coledale Hospital the death occurred of Mrs Martha Annie Benden, formerly of Helensburgh and relict of the late Mr…

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Obituary Miss Mary Waddell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 3

Her many friends in Kiama and district will regret to learn of the sudden passing of Miss Mary ("Olly") Waddell early Thursday…

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Obituary Miss Louisa Binks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 4

One of the most respected residents of the Gerringong district in the personage of Miss Louisa Binks died at Gloucester House, Sydney,…

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OBITUARY. Mr. F. BANNER

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 5

Last Saturday, Mr. Frank (Oscar) Hanner died in the Sydney Hospital. He was the father of Agnes and Daisy, and brother of Tom, Joe, Tim…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary E. Allsep

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 7

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday of Mrs. Mary Ellen Allsep, at her residence, 50 Pass ave., Thirroul, following an illness from which she…

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Obituary Mrs. Margaret Mumford

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 4

Her many friends in Kiama and district will regret to learn of the passing on Saturday, 1st February, of Mrs. Margaret Rebessa Mumford,…

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Late Mr. John Shipp

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 5

The memory of the late John, Shipp was honored and perpetuated on Sunday last when at the Congregational Church at the 11 a.m…

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Obituary William Frederick Cocks

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 February 1947 · page 3

Mr. William Frederick Cocks passed away at his residence, Shoalhaven Street, Kiama, on. Thursday last after being in ill-health for the…

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