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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1921

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Funeral of Mrs. A. Hogg, Sen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. A. Hogg, senior, took place yesterday afternoon from the Newcastle Cathedral, where, prior to the cortege leaving, service was conducted by…

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Lambton Funeral of Mr. C. Noble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Noble took place yesterday afternoon in the presence of a very large attendance, sympathising friends coming from all parts…

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A Son of the Soil Death of "Honest Jan"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 3

Sir John Spear, of Venn, Tavistock. Devon, and a former M.P. for that division, has just died, aged 73. Born at Eastcott, Milton Abbot, where his…

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Speers' Point. Death of Mr. J. Coughlan, Sen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 8

The death occurred on Friday night last at his residence. Speers' Point, of Mr. J. Coughlan, son. (ex-sub-inspector of police)' after a short illness of five days,…

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Death of Captain Hurford

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 5

A message from Brisbane states that Captain W. Hurford the well-known commodore of Howard. Smith and Company's fleet, sied late on Wednesday…

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Death of Mrs. Lewis

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 7

The funeral of Mrs. C. Lewis, widow of the late Mr. W. Lewis, who died on Thursday, after a short illness, was attended by a large number of…

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Death of Captain Hurford Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 5

The death has occurred in Brisbane of Captain William Hurford, one of the best-known masters on the Australian coast…

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Late Mr. A. SHAW Representative Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Anthony Shaw, whoso death occurred recently at his residence Brunker-road, Adamstown, took place on Saturday…

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Adamstown the Late Mr. A. Shaw

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Anthony Shaw took place on Saturday. The cortege, which left the Presbyterian Church, included the Mayor and aldermen and…

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Ship's Greaser Death of Henry Laverty

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 5

The death of a man who was found in an unconscious condition in Bond-street on July 11, and who died in the Newcastle Hospital, was inquired…

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"So We Buried Him" Death of a Sailor

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 3

"One of the Crow" of the Walmarino writes about the death of Henry Laverty:—"I wish to point out that he did not…

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Hawker's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 7

The remains of Mr. Harry Hawker, the distinguished Australian aviator, were buried in Hook churchyard, close to his home…

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EVERGREENS Harry Hawker's Grave Impressive Funeral London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 1

Harry Hawker, on his way to his last resting place, was mourned throughout the nation. An eloquent tribute of affection was paid by the…

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Tragedy in Shed Death of Fireman Murder Charge Quarrel About Woman

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

The All Nations Hotel, at the corner of Lang and Thorn streets, Newcastle, was the scene yesterday afternoon of a fracas which…

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"A Drunken Brawl" Death of Armagh Fireman O'Conner "Takes Cripple's Part" Verdict of Manslaughter

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 6

John O'Connor (38). fireman on the steamer Armagh, who was charged at the Newcastle Police Court yesterday with the murder of Albert Samuel…

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Funeral of the Deceased

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 6

The remains of the late Alfred Samuel Bridle were interred in Sandgate general cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W. F. Haire, chaplain to the…

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Death of a Pilot Captain John Sweet

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 8

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of Captain John L. Sweet., who for many years was associated with the State pilot service…

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Monkerai Tragedy Death of Frank Rudkin Document That Told a Tale Prison's Twinkling Gold Tooth S'roud

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 5

In the murde charge preferred yesterday afternoon against Charles Griffin, a remand to eight days was granted by Mr. Champion, J.P. The…

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Volunteer's Funeral Mr. Charles Brock

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Charles Brock, of Wolfe-street, an old resident of the Newcastle district. this afteroon, was largely attended. The cortege was…

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Death of Young Girl Abertillery Murders Boy Before Court London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 6

Smilingly unconcerned, Jones faced the Abertillery magistrates in the Juvenile Court. ; The case for the prosecution…

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