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Mid North Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Obituary. Mr. Robert Herkes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 August 1918 · page 2

THERE passed away about 7.30 on Saturday morning last one of the oldest pioneers of the Manning district, in the person of Mr. Robert…

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Obituary. Mr. Robert Herkes

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

On Saturday last Mr. Robert Herkes died at his residence, Little Dingo Creek. The end of the widely-known and fine old up-river resident…

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Death of Mr F. R. McCLUSKEY

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

The death took place on Saturday night last or Mr. F. R. McCluskey, one of the oldest business men resident in Gloucester. The end was…

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Death of a Child

Macleay Argus · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 4

The death occurred in a Kempsey hospital on Friday morning last of Reginald Horace, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kesby, of Glenrock…

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Death of Mrs. Jane Secomb

Macleay Argus · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 4

The death took place on Tuesday night last of Mrs. Jane Secomb, widow of the late Mr. James Secomb, Sherwood. Deceased, who was 61 years of…

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Obituary

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

"Orange Leader": The death occurred on 2nd August, at "Avoka," Edith Street, Leichharet, of Mr. Thomas Dowset, stenr., as the result of an accident…

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The Late Mr. F. R. McCLUSKEY

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 2

Mrs. F. R. McCluskey writes in reference to the report of husband's death, that the late Mr. McCluskey was married in New Zealand…

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Obituary. Mr. John Leo Roach

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1918 · page 4

WE deeply regret to record the death of Mr. John Leo Roach, third son of Mr. Patrick Roach, of Pappinbarra, which occurred, after a very short…

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Soldier's Funeral

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 4

The funeral of the late Private Hardaker took place Tuesday afternoon under conduct of Mr. J. R. Garland from the residence of Mr…

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Death of Returned Soldier

Macleay Argus · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

There passed away at the "Karoola" Private Hospital, Kempsey, on Monday last, after a lingering illness, due to spinal trouble, Private Victor Hilton…

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Death of Mrs. Robert Workman

Macleay Argus · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

The death occurred on Saturday last of Mrs. Ellen Workman, relict of the late Mr. Robert Workman, at the residence of Mr. Pyke, Frederickton…

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Death of Old Hastings Resident

Macleay Argus · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

The death occurred on Sunday last, of one of the earliest settlers in Port Macquarie, Mrs. Elizabeth Hack, Sen., who had reached the great age of 91 years…

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Death of Mr. Claude Laurie

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 2

A correspondent writes: Mr. Claude Laurie son of Mr. Jas. Laurie of Maudville, passed away on Saturday after a short illness. He had not been…

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Death of Mrs. B. Smith

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 2

We regret to have to report the death of Mrs. Sarah M. Smith, wife of Mr. B. Smith, of the railway department, who died suddenly from…

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Obituary. MRS. J. Hack, Sen

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 4

THERE passed away at Nurse Bailey's private hospital, Port Macquarie, on Sunday last, 18th inst, a very old resident of the district in the person…

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Death of Mrs. T. Pennington

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

Mrs. Pennington, wife of Mr. Thomas Pennington, of Sneers' Point (and recently of Gloucester), died suddenly on Wednesday last. The…

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Obituary. MRS. J. Percy Mooney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

The young wife of Mr. J. Fercy Mooney, of Dumaresque Island, died at Nurse Cummmins's hospital, Taree, on Friday last. The deceased lady had…

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Death of Mr. E. Teague

Macleay Argus · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 5

One of the oldest residents of the Macleay River and one who was well- known throughout the district passed away on Saturday night last, in the…

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Tragedy at Cundletown. Death of Mr. S. W. MILLS

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 4 September 1918 · page 2

On Monday evening the coroner at Taree received information that Mr. Samuel W. Mills had shot himself dead at Cundletown, using a revolver for…

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Death of Mr. Patrick Hogan

Macleay Argus · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 5

Mr. Patrick Hogan, died at his residence, "Avondale," Allison-road, Randwick, on Monday, in his 83rd year. When but a very young man he was…

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