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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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The Funeral Train LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

The funeral train from Wolferton station to London will consist of a saloon full of flowers, a black and purple saloon, which will contain the…

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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Burke

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday, afternoon last, at her residence, Ollera-street, Guyra, of a well-known and respected resident, Mrs. Ellen…

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At 98 Years Death of Granny Warwick

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

Two years short of the century, "Granny" Warwick's fine old spirit was taken unto her fathers yesterday…

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Obituary Mr. George Arthur Bailey

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

The death occurred at his home in Church Street, West Tamworth, of Mr. George Arthur Bailey, aged 51 years, after an illness extending over…

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Obituary MR. M. R. WRATTEN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred In Tenterfield to-day of Mr. M. R. Wratten, a well-known and highly respected resident of that centre…

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Death of King George The News at Uralla

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

The news of the death of King George reached Uralla through the broadcasting stations. The tolling of church bells, immediately apprised…

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Death Of King George The following was issued as a Special on Tuesday last: — LONDON

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

KING GEORGE IS DEAD. The official bulletin states: "Death came peacefully to die King at 11.55 p.m. (9.55 a.m. Tuesday, Sydney time) in die presence of Her Majesty the. Queen, the Prince of…

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The Late Mr. A. PURKISS Funeral Largely Attended

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Alfred Purkiss, whose tragic death was reported in our last issue, took place yesterday afternoon to Brisbane…

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OBITUARY Mr. Headly Hungerford

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

One of the most prominent members of the Tweed community, Mr. Hedley Hungerford, ager 71 collapsed and died after leaving the surf at Cudgen…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Rolfe

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, "Mount View," Spencer's Gully, in the early hours of this morning of Mr. James Rolfe. Deceased was 89 years…

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The Late King Funeral Arrangements Proclamation of King Edward

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

There was a subdued note throughout Sydney because of the death of King George. The city was in mourning…

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Obituary MISS A. M. CASSIDY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 5

The death occurred in the District Hospital yesterday of Miss Alice Cassidy, aged 57 years. The funeral, arrangements for which…

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Mile Long Queue at Westminster the Royal Funeral Arrangements for Tuesday LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

Over 1 50,000 people paid homage to-day to the late King, filing silently three abreast in double lines past…

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Royal Funeral Inverell Arrangements. Combined Service

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

At noon to-morrow it is requested that the populace will observe a two- minute silence in honor of the dead King…

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OBITUARY Mr. C. E. Corby

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred at the District Hospital yesterday of Mr. Christopher E. Corby, at the age of 70 years. Deceased succumbed after a serious…

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Death of King George V. Close of an Illustrious Reign

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The passing of King George on Tuesday evoked world wide expression of sorrow unique in history. Proclaimed King on May 9th, 1910,…

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Dame Clara Butt Death of Famous Singer War Services Recalled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 5

The death of Dame Clara Bull [?] London [?] Thursday removes an outstanding personality form the ranks of British singers. she was held in…

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Obituary Mrs. James Adams

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 5

The death occurred in the local hospital yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Ellen Adams (55), wife of Mr. James Adams, of Wellingrove Road…

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Death of Veteran

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

A wonderful record is related of Sergeant Major Mair 95), an old soldier who died last year in the Salvation Army Eventide Home at…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Skinner

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 6

A very well-known resident of Armidale, Mr. James Skinner, of O'Dellstreet, passed away in the Armidale and New England Hospital yesterday…

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