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Mid North Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary. Mr. William Murphy

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 6

After four mouths' [?]ness, Mr. William Murphy son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy, of Kendall, passed peacefully to eternal rest…

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Obituary. Sergeant W. Williams

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 3

There passed away In Sydney on Tuesday morning, 14th February, 1939, one who had been a remarkable figure in the Police Force…

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Obituary. John Spear

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

The genuine sympathy of the people of town and district will go out again to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spear and family in their second sad bereavement…

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Obituary. Mrs. Brenda Cox

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

Several days ago Mrs. Brenda Cox, while holidaying on the Upper Macleay, was overcome by a sudden illness, necessitating her removal to…

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Obituary Mrs. Jos. T. Walker

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Etheland Emily Walker, beloved wife of Mr. Jos. T. Walker, of Smith-street, Kempsey, passed away in private hospital at Kempsey on…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. M. Trotter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at her home, Beechwood, on 16th February, of Mrs. Margaret. Minnie Trotter, aged 80 years. The deceased lady was a…

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Obituary Mrs. Alice M. Sambrook

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The relatives of Mrs. Alice May Sambrook, wife of Mr. Arthur Y. Sambrook, of Bowraville, received a great shock when she passed away suddenly at…

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Obituary. Alexander Glass

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

A colored man named Alexander Glass died in the M.R.D. Hospital on Wednesday night, aged 50 years. He had been ill for some time and…

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Obituary Mrs. Alice M. Sambrook

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Friends and relatives of Mrs. Alice May Sambrook, wife of Mr. Arthur Y. Sambrook, of Bowraville, received a great shock when it was…

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Obituary. Mrs. John McFadyen

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 3

With the passing of Mrs. John McFadyen at Gleniffer on Tuesday night 21st February, 1939, another link with the days of early settlement…

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Obituary. Mr. Frederick Tyrell Yarrington

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at sea on Sunday, February 19th, 1939, of Mr. Frederick Tyrell Yarrington. The deceased gentleman had not been in the best…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ethel and Emily Walker

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Beloved and respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, there passed away in hospital at Kempsey on Sunday night last, after…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Scullard an Appreciation

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

The passing of Mr. Joseph Scullard awakens memories of the writer's association with him during the ear[?]or years with our respective careers. Mr…

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Obituary. Mr. John Wallis

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. John Wallis, one of the pioneers of the Bulga, passed away in the M.R.D. Hospital on Saturday night Had he lived till Tuesday, he…

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Obituary. Mr. Frederick Tyrell Yarrington

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

The death occurred at sea on February 19 of Mr. Frederick Tyrell Yarrlngton. The deceased had not been in the best of health for some time…

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Obituary. Mr. George Dennis

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 4

The death occurred on Friday last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. Williams, Lord-street, East Kempsey, of a very old and highly…

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Obituary. Mr. P. T. Hanney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the M.R D. Hospital at about 7 a.m. on Sunday of Mr. Patrick Thomas Hanney, one of the best known figures of the…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Kennedy

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

There pasted away at Lidcombe on Monday, 27th February, 1939, a Manning native, in the person of Mr. Charles Kennedy, at the age of…

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Obituary Mr. P. T. Hanney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the M.R.D. Hospital at about 7 a.m on Sunday of Mr Patrick Thomas Hanney, one of the best known figures of the Manning…

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