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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Obituary Ald Charles Smith

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 7

One of Corrimal's most outstanding public men, Ald. Charles Smith, of Wilga Street, Corrimal, passed away in the Wollongong District last…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. J. DALEY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 7

Mrs. Jemima Daley, of 13 Morton street, Russell Vale, who died last Friday, was in her 79th year and was born at Unanderra…

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Obituary Mr. Cyril Simmons—71 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 6

With the passing on Friday last. 21st February, of Mr. Cyril Simmons. Kiama lost one of its most wellknown and respected citizens…

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Obituary Mrs. Irene Sproule

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 3

The whole district was shocked to learn of the death on Friday last of Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Sproule, wife of Mr. W. Sproule, of Shoalhaven…

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OBITUARY Late Mr C. W. Smith

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 7

A memorial service to the late Mr. C. W. Smith, of Corrimal, will be held in the local Presbyterian Church on Sunday, at 7.30 p.m…

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Kiama News Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 6

The death occurred at St. George's Hospital, Kogarah, on Friday night last, of Mrs. Irene Sproule, wife of Mr. Walter Sproule, Shoalhaven…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. PIKE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 8

Mr. Richard Pike of Undola road, Helensburgh, died at Wollongong Hospital last week, aged 69 years. Born in Wales, the late Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. Rosa Solling

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

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. J. A. Raftery and to Messrs. F. G. and R. M. Bateman in the death of their sister, Mrs. Rosa…

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Obituary Miss Jane Colley

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1947 · page 4

The death on Tuesday o" last week at her residence "Lerida," Kiama, of Miss Jane Douglas Colley has removed yet another link with the…

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OBITUARY. Cr. L. BAINES

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 13

The death of Councillor Lawrence Balnes, of The Newsagency Scarborough, which occurred at his home on Sunday, will be regretted…

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Obituary Mr. Sydney Clift

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 3

Mr. Sydney Clift, of Hothersall Street, Kiama, who passed away on Friday last was one of Kiama's most ardent and successful…

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Obituary Rupert George Knight

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 3

His many friends were shocked to hear of the sudden passing on Thursday night last of Rupert George Knight, of Eddy Street, Kiama, at the…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. CHALMERS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 8

The many friends of Mr. Arthur Chalmers, of Nowra, who is district organiser for the Junior Farmers' Movement, will regret to learn of…

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Obituary Mrs. A. King

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 3

Mrs. A. King, widow of the late William King, of Kiama, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday last at the "Northmore"…

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Obituary Mr. W. Herring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 7

The death occurred at his residence, The Avenue, Bulli, on Thursday of last week, of Mr. William Herring, aged 88. A native of Bathurst, he had…

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OBITUARY. Mr. H. L. MEYERS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 8

Mr Harry Meyers, who died at his home, Elizabeth Bay last Thursday evening, was the father of Dr. E. S. A. Meyers, Medical officer for…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah A. Walker—83 Yrs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 3

The sudden passing at her residence, Farmer Street, of Mrs. Sarah Ann Walker, on Saturday last, removed another old and respected…

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Obituary

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 3

MR. SAMUEL E. GILBY—68 YRS. His many friends in this district will regret to learn of the death on Friday last at the General Hospital,…

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Obituary Mr. Samuel E. Gilby—68 Yrs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 3

His many friends in this district will regret to learn of the death on Friday last at the General Hospital, Gympie, Queensland, of Mr. Samuel…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. LOWDEN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 5

Mr. John Lowden, who died at his home in County Durham, England last Saturday week, was the father of Mr. Fred Lowden, of…

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