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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

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Late Mrs. M. Davis Death at Wickham In District 34 Years

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 3

The death occurred of Mrs. Margaret Davis. at her residence, 54 Throsby-street. Wickham, on Tuesday. She was in her usual health until a…

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Late Mrs. Yorke Death At Carrington 28 Years In District

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 8

The death occurred of Mrs. Jane Yorke (relict of the late Mr. John Yorke). at her residence, 32 William-street. Carrington, on Wednesday, the…

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Late Father Rodgers Branxton Priest Impressive Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 3

The remains of Father T. Rodgers. parish priest of Branxton, were laid to rest in Branxton Roman Catholic cemetery on Thursday, about noon, Bishop Dwyer…

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Mendies' Fight Off Death of Father Stadium Engagements SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 6

Owing to his father meeting with a fatal accident yesterday, George Mendiee, the flyweight champion of Australia, will not be able to meet Barney Reubens, the…

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Death of Esterhazy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 5

The "Daily Express" announces the death of Captain Esterhazy, of the Dreyfus drama. The astonishing fact is that he has been…

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Maitland District. Death of Mr. S. Higginson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 6

Mr. Samuel Higginson, one of the pioneer miners of the Maitland coalfield, died in Newcastle Hospital yesterday, aged 80 years. He was a…

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Funeral of Miss E. Coleman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 8

The funeral of the late Miss Mary Elizabeth (Minnie) Coleman left St. Mary's Church, Newcastle, yesterday, for the Roman Catholic Cemetery,…

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Death of Sir James Burns Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 6

Sir James Burns, one of the best known men in the Australian shipping world, died to-day, aged 70 years. A Scotchman by birth, deceased came…

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Lambton. Late Mr. E. Hardy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 7

Mr. Edward Hardy, one of the oldest residents of Lambton, died at his residence, Young-street, on Tuesday, after an illness of about three weeks. He was in…

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Late Mrs. Thomas Death At New Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 3

The death occured on Thursday, at the residence of Ler son-in-law. Mr. J. G. Green, Victoria-street. New Lambton, of Mrs. M. A. Thomas,…

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Stockton Death of Mrs. Cotterill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 2

Word has been received by cable message from England of the death of Mrs. Cotterill, who was formerly Mrs. George Pike. Mrs. Cotterill accompanied by her…

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Late Mr. John Miller

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late John Miller, which took place, from his late residence, Carrington, on Saturday, to Church of…

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Carrington Funerals Late Mr. J. Durrant

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 7

The funeral of the late J. H. Durrant took place from his last residence at Carrington, to the Church of England portion of Sandgate Cemetery, on…

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Death of Baron Kato

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 5

Baron Katio, the Premier of Japan, has died from a complication of diseases which affected his heart. The official announcement of his death…

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Letty Lind Death Of Actress LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 1

The death is announced of Letty Lind, the actress, from pneumonia…

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Late Mrs. Thomson Death At Merewether 40 Years in District

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 6

The death took place at her residence Macquarie-street, Merewether, yesterday, of Mrs. Rose Thomson, wife of Mr. Robert Thomson. The…

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Death of a Girl Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 5

Ada Medlicott, a girl of eleven years of age, was fatally wounded by a knife in her chest at Richmond last night, and died before medical aid could be obtained…

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Death of Sir Pope Cooper Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 5

The death occurred at midday of Sir Pope Cooper, the late Chief Justice of Queensland. The news came as a great shock to many, as only last week he was…

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The Funeral 20,000 People Gather Many Cars For Mourners

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 September 1923 · page 5

There was an attendance of about 20,000 people at the funeral including members of miners lodges, friendly societies, and the general public…

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The Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 5

The cortege then moved off headed by the West Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Abermain, and Weston massed Bands. Then came in order. 510…

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