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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Late Sir Samuel Griffith. Funeral in Brisbane. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 5

The remains of the late Sir Samuel Griffith were accorded a State and Federal funeral to-day. There was a very larger attendance, and all the Government offices…

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BOWLS The Late Mr. T. Wrightson

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 4

The death of Mr. T. Wrightson has taken away a fine old bowler, one-time member of Lowlands, but latterly of Waratah. Mr. Wrightson was looked…

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Mrs. Ligores' Death Charge of Abetting Laborer Before Court SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 5

Charged with having on August 3 aided, abutted, counselled, and assisted Daniel Ligores after the latter had murdered MRs. Gertrude Ligores…

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Death of Mr. Capper Maitland' Octogenarian

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 4

Rather suddenly. yesterday afternoon the death occurred of Mr. Edward P. Capper. at his residence, Bourke-street. West Maitland. Mr. Capper…

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Death of Mr. E. P. Capper

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 6

Mr. E. P. Capper, governing director of E. P. Capper and Sons, Limited, died yesterday afternoon after an illness of a few weeks. A native of Sydney and 85 years…

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Death of Dr. S. A. Alcorn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 6

Dr. Samuel A. Alcorn, of East Maitland, died on Friday afternoon in the Jenner Hospital, Sydney, after a long illness. He was a native of Ireland, 59 years of age,…

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Sportsman's Death Owner of Piaform

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 5

The death occurred suddenly to-day of a well-known Maitland sportsman, Mr. Daniel Roarty, licensee of the Caledonian Hotel. He had a paralytic…

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Mr. James Weaver Death of Octogenarian

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 5

Another well-known identity of Newcastle passed away rather [?]denly yesterday, Mr. James We[?] of Bull-street, Cook's little. The…

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Eastbourne Murder Police Stop Funeral LONDON, August 34

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 1

The funeral of Irene Monro, whose body was discovered at Eastbourne, was stopped by the police, No explanation was offered…

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Funeral of Mr. J. Weaver

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. James' Weaver, senior, took place from his late residence at Bull-street, Cook's Hill, yesterday afternoon. The deceased, who was 80 years of age, was a…

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Death of Mr. J. MEAGHER, M.L.C. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 5

Mr. John Meagher, M.L.C., died in St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Sydney, this morning, aged 85 years. He leaves five sons, his wife and daughter having…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Late Mr. John Meagher.—with the Sculls.—passing It On—pilfering, and the Extent.—a Publicity Matter. — Losing Grip.—rewarding "A Second."—the Business Outlook. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 4

They are telling fine stories of the late Mr. John Meagher, M.L.C. One comes to mind which has not been told. Mr. Meagher was a devoted churchman, and…

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Maitland District. Death of Mr. Fenwick

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 6

Mr. Arthur Fenwick, formerly well-known in the Newcastle district as a commercial traveller, died suddenly at his residence, Sanchic House. West Maitland,…

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Late Mr. Thomas Dover

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 5

In response to a requisition a meeting convened by the Mayor of Newcastle was held in the Council Chambers last evening to arrange for a fitting memorial to…

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"I Take the Blame" Death of Four Workmen Officer Says Fault Was His SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 5

The City Coroner, Mr. Jamieson, to-day held an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the collapse of the brick wall and a quantity of coal…

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Williamtown. the Late Mr. John Cox

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 5

The remains of the late Mr. John Cox were interred in the Church of England cemetery on Thursday afternoon. The attendance at the funeral was large, and…

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Late Mr. Paul Turnbull

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 4

Mr. Paul Turnbull, who died in the Wallsend Hospital on Friday morning, was 8 years of age, and a native of Seaham, Durham county, England…

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Death of Mr William Barkel. Noted Band Conductor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 5

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. William Barkel, who was a resident of the Newcastle district for the past 43 years, and one of the best known band…

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Noted Detective Death of Jules Rochaix SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 1

Jules Pierre Rocheid, a former Sydney detective, died at Killaru to-day at the ago of 69. Rochaix, who fought in the Franco-Prussian war, had an…

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Fell From Roof Carpenter's Death Value of Rubber Soles

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 5

The Acting Coroner, Mr. George T. Edwards, held an inquiry at the Newcastle Courthouse to-day. concerning the death of Albert Ernest Fry, who…

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