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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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

Late Mr. A. Atkinson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 3

Mr. Albert Atkinson, whose sudden death recently occurred at Harden, was well-known in the Newcastle district, and was for several years official…

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Another Vacant Seat Death of Mr. Fingleton SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. J. Fingleton. M.L.A. for Eastern Suburbs, died to-day, after a long illness. He was about 45 years of age, and entered the Assembly in 1913, as a…

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The Hunger Strikers M'swiney May Last a Month Cork Prisoners Pray for Death Campaign of Violence

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 1

The "Evening News" states, that Ald. McSwiney's remarkably fit condition is due to his partaking of grape juice and the juices of other fruits and to frequent [?]mbihing of spirits and wines. That he may easily last another month is the opinion of the prison…

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Death of Mr. Fingleton, M.P. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. James Fingleton, one of the Labour members for Eastern Suburbs, died at his residence, Waverley, this morning, aged 45 years. He had been ill for a long time,…

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Settlement Unlikely Miners Will Fight to the Death Suspicions of Government Will General Election be Forced ? LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 1

The latest news does not reveal any hope of an early settlement, though the "Daily News" Labor correspondent declares that Informal…

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Late Mr. W. CARRUTHERS Prominent Mason

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. William Carruthers, of Lindsay-street, Hamilton. who died in the Wollongong Hospital on Sunday, took place this afternoon to…

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Death of McSWEENEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 5

Alderman M'Sweeney, the Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Cork, died this morning from the effects of hunger-striking. He leaves a widow and one child…

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Death of Mr. W. ROBSON, M.L.C. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. William Robson, M.L.C., father of Mr. W. E. V. Robson, M.L.C., died at Wolongong to-day, aged 77 years. Mr. Robson was taken ill recently, and a few days…

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Royal Romance Ends In, Death Tragedy of Alexander LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 1

The death of King Alexander of Greece, ends one of the most remarkable Royal romances of modern days. He showed a fond attachment for his…

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The Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 7

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the interment being in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Sandgate. There was a large party present from the steamer,…

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Late Mr. W. ROBSON, M.L.C. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 5

Tributes to the worth of the late Mr. William Robson. M.L.C., were paid in the Legislative Council this afternoon. Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, Vice-president of…

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Death of Mr. Adam Cook. an Active Career

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. Adam Cook, town clerk of Wallsend, died yesterday, after a somewhat prolonged Illness, He was in his sixty-ninth year, and for many years had been…

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District News. Wallsend and Plattsburg Late Mr. A. Cook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Adam Cook proceeded from his late residence, Martin[?]ale-street yesterday afternoon. The chief mourners were Messrs. William, Adam, and…

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The Last Rites M'swiney's Funeral Procession Scenes in London "Murdered By The Foreigner" LONDON. Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 1

The Government has prohibited the landing of M'Swincy's remains in Dublin, but is supplying a special steamer to take them to Cork. (From Our Special Representative)…

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The Late Mr. W. Bottrill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 November 1920 · page 5

Mr. W. Bottrill, who died a few days ago at his late residence. No. 2 Parnell-place, Newcastle East, was 74 years, of age, and was formerly connected with…

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M'swiney's Funeral Impressive Scenes Australian priests Assist LONDON, October 31

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 November 1920 · page 5

The special correspondent or The Times" at Cork reports the late Aid. M'Swiney was buried to-day beside Aid. M'Curtain in the…

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Alderman M'sweeney. the Funeral. Scenes on the Quays. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 November 1920 · page 5

When the remains of Alderman M'Sweeney arrived at Holyhead, the stationmaster proceeded to carry out his instructions to transfer the body to the…

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King Alexander's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 5

A message from Athens states that King Alexander was buried at Tatoi with extraordinary pomp and solemnity. The ex-Queen Olga and Madame Manos,…

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Death of Mr. F. Reynolds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 6

Mr. Frank Reynolds, of Tocal, Paterson, died in a private hospital In Sydney, yesterday morning. Deceased, who was 72 years of age, was born at Tocal, and was a son…

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M'swe Eney's Funeral. Mass in Cork Cathedral. a Quiet Ceremony. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 5

The remains of Alderman M'Sweeney transferred to Cork Cathedral yesterday. The Bishop of Cork received the…

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