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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 3

While the wheels of the “press” were printing last week’s issue of the “Campbelltown News,” the remains of an old Campbelltown and Minto…

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From the Capital. The Death of Mr. Pratten. Tributes in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bruce-Page Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when he left…

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Obituary

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 3

The Mayor of Wollongong (Aid N. M. Smith) died on Friday after a short illness of only eight days. He was 43 years of age, and leaves…

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Death of Mr. A. J. Wills

Camden News · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 1

The whole district was shocked on Saturday morning last, when the sad news of the sudden death of Mr. Alfred J. E. Wills became known…

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Obituary

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

The death of Mr. Alfred John Ernest Wills, Station master Camden, occurred on Saturday morning last, at the age of 60…

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Death of Mr. W. Gibson, Sr

Camden News · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 1

The death of Mr. William Gibson, aged 88 years, on 12th inst. at Camden, removed a well known identity and one of the old pioneer settlers on the land. Deceased was…

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Obituary

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 4

On Friday evening last Mr. James Jones, son of Mr. J. S. Jones, Queen St., Campbelltown, died suddenly through choking…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Hill

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

There passed away at Camden, on the 29th May, at the residence of Mr. Jenkins, John-street, Mrs. Mary Hill, at the age of 74 years. The…

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Death of Mr. W. F. Peters

Camden News · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. Walter Frederick Peters died at his residence North Parade, Auburn, last Thursday morning, June 21st. Deceased was particularly well known in, Camden, as head…

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Death of Mr. A.D. Jenkins

Camden News · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Daniel Jenkins, whose deafen at 56 years, took place last Thursday night, 28th June, at his residence, at Mt. Hunter, was a well known native of…

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OBITUARY John James Bourke

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 4

Not arising to prepare his usual morning cup of coffee last Saturday, Mr. T. Devlin (at whose place Mr. John Bourke resided) went to see why…

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Obituary

Camden News · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 6

Another fine old pioneer crossed the Great Divide when Mr. George Kerswell passed away at the Camden District Hospital on 5th July. He…

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OBITUARY. Richard North, AEtat 84

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

The last surviving member of the family of the late Richard North, Senr., late of Campbelltown, passed away on Thursday of last week, July 19th., in…

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Fall from a Cliff Henry Schmarr's Death. Verdict of Accidental Death

Camden News · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. Henry August Schmarr, aged 67 years, of Oakdale was killed last Thursday night. Mr. Schmarr, who had been a sufferer for a long time, and of late confined to his…

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General Information Death of Mrs. Heath

Camden News · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

The death occurred of Mrs. Susan Heath, mother of. Mr. B. Heath, "Windamere, Cobbitty, on Thursday last, at the great age of 79 years. The funeral took place the…

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Obituary

Camden News · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 1

A very old resident of Wentworth Falls passed away on August 12th, at "Belmont," Backhouse St., in the person of Mr. Alexander Campbell, who had lived in the village…

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Obituary. Mrs. Jane Rutter

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 2

The death took place on Thursday morning last of Mrs. June Rutter, wife of Mr. George Rutter, of Thirlmere, at the age of 73, The…

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General Information Death of Mr. H. F. Emeret

Camden News · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 3

The death occurred last week of Mr. Henry F. Emeret. Deceased leaves a widow, one daughter and three sons. The funeral took place at the Church of England Cemetery,…

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Obituary

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 2

After an illness of a fortnight, there died at Camden Hospital on 30th August, Mr. James Francis Clifford, at the age of about 70…

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OBITUARY. Aid. James Robert Quilty

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 1

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, Aid. J. R. Quilty passed away on Wednesday evening’ of last week at his late residence, Bradbury Park…

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