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Mid North Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary. Mr. William Thomas Dangar

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

The death occurred at his residence, West Kempsey, yesterday afternoon of one of the oldest, if not the oldest, pioneer resident of the Macleay…

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White Ant Poison. Causes Death of Four People. Mystery Solved

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

It has now been established that the poisoning tragedy at Torrens Creek, near Hughenden, which resulted in the death of…

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Death of Field-marshal Haig. Shock to the Empire Hero of Great War The death occurred in London on Sunday night of Field-Marshal Earl Haig, of Bemersyde in his 67th year. LONDON, Jan 30

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Earl Haig collapsed while undressing last night. His death was the greatest shock to the public, as he was in good health on Saturday, when…

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Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Ward

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2
Also in The Northern Champion

Constantly striving to help others less fortunately situated than herself, rifling miles in order to alleviate the suffering of some distant neighbour,…

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Obituary. MR. G. HARRIOTT

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

A VERY old and respected resident of the Hastings district, in the person of Mr. George Harriott, passed away at his residence, Rawdon Island, on…

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Obituary. Mr. George Harriott

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 12

At his home, "Winthorpe," Rawdon Island, an aged and respected pioneer, Mr. George Harriott, passed peacefully away on Wednesday of last…

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Death of Earl Haig. Valiant Heart Stops

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 7

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily News" says that President Von Hindenburg is deeply moved by Earl Haig's death. He said that Earl Haig…

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Obituary. Mr. William Thomas Dangar

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

As briefly chronicled in our Friday's issue, there passed to his rest on Thursday afternoon, at his residence "Montrose," West Kempsey, Mr. William…

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Obituary. Late Mr. John McLEAN

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. John McLean, whose death occurred on 21st. January, 1928, not only removed from us an ex-champion sculler, but a good citizen. He made…

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Obituary. Miss Elizabeth Cameron

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

Miss Elizabeth Cameron third day [?] of the late Mr. and Mrs. [?] of Red[?] passed away in a private hospital at [?]…

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Obituary. Mr. W. T. Dangar

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

Thursday evening last, at his West Kempsey residence "Montrose", Mr. William T. Dangar passed away aged nigh 93; and his-funeral under…

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Obituary. Miss Elizabeth McLEOD CAMERON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

The many friends of the Cameron family, of Pampoolah, will hear with deep regret of the death of Miss Elizabeth McLeod Cameron, which…

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Obituary Mrs. Len Galvin

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs. Ruby Galvin, wife of Mr. Len Galvin, Tick Inspector, which took place at Brunswick Heads on…

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Current Topics Death of Mrs. John Titcume

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Mrs. John Titcume, aged 65 years, Passed away suddenly but not unexpectedly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Moore, at the…

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Death of Mr. Phillip C. Mitchell

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 11

The death of Mr. Phillip C. Mitchell, chairman of directors of the well-known firm of David Mitchell and Co., Sydney, Newcastle, and London…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Dangar

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

AT the age of 93 years, Mr; W. T. Dangar passed to his rest at West Kempsey on the 2nd inst. A few years ago he visited Port Macquarie,…

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Obituary. Mr. Barker Cook

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 7

On Wednesday last the death occurred at his Moorland home of Mr. Barker Cook, at the age of 81 years. He was an old and highly esteemed…

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Obituary. MR. A. Baker Cook

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

A very old resident of Moorland, in the person of Mr. A. Baker Cook, passed away at Moorland on Wednesday evening last, at the advanced…

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Death of J. H. VICTOR McDERMOTT. Coroner's Verdict: Accidental

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 12

At the Courthouse, Taree, on Wednesday the deputy coroner (Mr. H. C. Flett) held an inquest concerning the death of James Herbert Victor…

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