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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

186 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 10

Death of Dr. Adler

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 5

The death is announced of Dr. Adler the Socialist Foreign Minister in the now Austrian Government…

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Death of Mr. J. R. Ash

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 4

The body of Mr. James R. Ash, of Newcastle, was found on the rocks below the cliffs, near the bogey Hole, at an early hour yesterday morning, by Mr. A…

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Funeral of Mr. Ash

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

The Funeral of the late Mr. J. R. Ask took place yesterday afternoon, and was numerously attended, included in the mourners being representatives of most of…

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Death of Herr Ballin

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 5

It is reported that Horr Ballin, whose death was announced yesterday, committed suicide in his office in Hamburg, after he had learned the terms of the armistice…

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Fall Over Cliff Death of Mr. J. R. ASH Coroner's Inquiry

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 5

The District Coroner, Mr. Hibble, this morning, at the Newcastle Court-house, inquired into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. James…

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Death of Mr. H. Samuels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 5

Mr. George Samuels, of Newcastle, received news yesterday of the death in Sydney of his brother, Mr. Harry Samuels. Mr. Samuels was for thirty years…

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Late Mr. D. Mackinnon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 5

The late Mr. Duncan Mackinnon, an Indian merchant a member of the firm of Mackinnon, Mackenzie, and Company, and formerly chairman of the British India…

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Death of Miss Coghlan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 5

The death has occurred of Miss Marjorie Coghlan, the daughter of Sir Timothy Coghlan, of Sydney, from the results of an accident while riding…

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Woman's Death Explosion of Spirits

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 2

The death of Miss Irene Woods, of Minmi, which occurred in Wallsend Hospital yesterday, was the subject of an inquiry opened by the city coroner…

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Death of a Horse Run Down by Engine Claim for Damages

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 6

Judge Fitzhardinge was occupied at Newcastle District Court this morning in the hearing of a claim for damages arising out of the death of a horse…

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Pneumonic Influenza. Death of Sister Egan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 5

Sister Egan, a military nurse from off the troopship Medic, died from pneumonic influenza at the quarantine hospital at North Head this afternoon. It is stated…

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Sir George Reid's Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 4

The film depleting the funeral procession and interment of the body of the late Sir George Reid is now being shown at the Strand Theatre, and…

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Soldier's Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 December 1918 · page 5

A military funeral was accorded the late Stanley Krempin by the Returned Soldiers' League this afternoon. Deceased, who was a returned soldier…

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Death of Mr. H. Hingst

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 5

Mr. Harry Hingst, an esteemed Newcastle citizen, died in a painfully sudden manner at his late residence, Toronto, last night. He left his place of business…

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Bill's Funeral Soldiers Complain Military Honors Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 3

There is said to be a military regulation that forbids the military authorities from extending full military burial rites to deceased discharged…

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Death of Vera Ison. Inquest Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 4

Mr. C. Hibble, the District Coroner, opened the inquest at the Newcastle Courthouse, yesterday, into the death of Vera Ison, aged 20, who died in the…

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Death of Mr. King Collapsed To-day Brilliant Musician Passes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 5

The Cathedral organist, Mr. Edward King, died at about 1.30 p.m. to-day at [?]he Toronto Hotel, after being practically unconscious all the morning…

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The Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 4

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the Newcastle Cathedral for Sandgate Cemetery. Prior to, the funeral, there was a service at the Cathedral,…

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Death of Mr. Edward King. Cathedral Organist's End

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 4

Newcastle has sustained a big loss in the death of Mr. Edward King, the Cathedral organist, which occurred with tragic suddenness on Saturday. Cerebral…

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Death of Lady Strickland. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 5

News received in Sydney to-night announces the death of Lady Edeline Strickland, at Malta, on Sunday last. The news was conveyed by a private cable message…

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