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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Tragic Death of Minister for Customs "Confounded Impertinence" The Cooks' Conference Shipowners' President Outspoken Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 1

A meeting at the Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Federation in Melbourne, resolved to take a determined stand to end the present trouble…

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Obituary

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 4

THE LATE MRS. J. SKINNER. The death of Mrs. J. Skinner, relict of the late Mr. J. Skinner, of "Green Valley," Tenterden, on Sunday week,…

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Death of Wealthy Miser

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 2

A search of a hut occupied by Albert Whitehorn (75), who was found dead in a paddock near York, South Australia, recently, revealed papers…

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Obituary. Mrs. C. Rice

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 4

Mrs Ann Rice, wife of Mr C. Rice, of Tyringham, passed peacefully away a few days ago. Mrs Rice had been ailing for the past twenty years, but…

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The Late Mrs. Davidson

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

The late Mrs. Davidson, who was laid to rest at Uralla on Saturday, 28th April, was a member of a very wellknown New England family. Her…

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Death of Mr. Pratten

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. H. E. Pratten, Minister for Trade and Customs in the Bruce-Page Government, collapsed during a speech he was delivering at a banquet…

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Obituary. Mrs. C. Missen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

Another of the old pioneers of New England has gone, in the person of Mrs. Catherine Missen, wife of Mr. Richard Missen. of 198 Brown-street,…

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Obituary. Mr. Henry William Howchin

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

The deepest regret was expressed on all sides when it was learned that Mr. Harry Howchin bad passed away at the local cottage hospital on Sunday…

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Bundarra Fatality. Death of Mr. T. J. McHugh

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 4

Residents of Bundarra and district received a rude shock on Wednesday evening when the news became known that Mr. Thomas James McHugh, a…

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Obituary Mrs. J. Skinner

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 8

The death of Mrs. J. Skinner, relict of the late Mr. J. Skinner, of "Green Valley," Tenterden, on Sunday week, April 30, removes one of the oldest…

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Commuted. Sentence of Death. Term of His Natural Lite

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 3

Cabinet decided to recommend to the Goveruor-in-Council that the sentence of death on Cyril Matthew Thompson be commuted to…

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Death of Pioneer

The Uralla Times · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mrs Catherine Missen, at the age of 82 years, who had resided in New England for 65 years, and was for half…

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Tragic Death of Minister

The Uralla Times · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 2

Mr H. E. Pratten, Federal Minister for Customs, died suddenly at Turramurra last Monday. Mr Pratten was being entertained at a…

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OBITUARY. Mr. A. H. Mitchell

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday in the District Hospital of an old and respected resident of the Swanbrook district, Mr. Andrew Hugh Mitchell…

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Obituary Mrs. S. J. Cowan

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 4

The death occurred this morning of Mrs. S. J. Cowan, of Tingha. The deceased lady had been living for some time with her sister, Mrs. R. G…

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Obituary. Mr.e. Otoole, Singleton

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 2

Mr-Edward O'Toole a very old resident of the Singleton district, whose correct age is unknown (although the deceased claimed to be…

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Obituary Rev. Aaron Cooper Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 1

Rev. Aaron Cooper, for the past 46 years a minister of the Methodist Church in New South Wales, died at Eastwood yesterday, aged 73…

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OBITUARY. Mr. George Leader

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

An old., and highly respected, resident of the Inverell district passed away on Saturday, May 5th, in the person of Mr. George Leader at the…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Ann Cowan

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

The deepest regret was expressed on all side son Tuesday last when it became known that Mrs. Mary Ann Cowan. wife of Mr. S. T. Cowan (late…

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Bundarra Fatality. Death of Mr. T. J. M'HUGH

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 3

Residents of Bundarra and district received a rude shock when the news became known that Mr. Thomas James M'Hugh, a well-known grazier, of…

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