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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

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No Redress Funeral Down Steps Broadmeadow Complaint

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 7

Adamstown Council has been advised by the Secretary for Railways, in reference to a request that access be given to Broadmeadow station…

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Late Mrs. Merewether Estate Sworn at £35,667 SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 5

The will of the late Augusta Maria Merewether, widow, of Edgecliffe, Woollahra, has, for probate purposes, been sworn at £35,667…

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Death of King Khama

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 5

The death is announced from Capetown of King Khama, at the age of 95 years. King Khama was one of the most famous native chiefs in the history of South…

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Death of M. Delcasse

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 5

The death is announced from Paris of M. Theophile Delcasse, the French statesman, and former Minister for Foreign Affairs…

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Hit with Sapling Death of Horse Offender Before Sessions SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

"Each time the horse stopped, defendant hit it with a sapling, using both hands to strike it. The horse fell down and died."…

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The Late Mr. Jenkins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 5

The remains of the late Mr. J. G. Jenkins, formerly Premier of South Australia, were buried yesterday in Kensal Green Cemetery…

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Death of Mr. John Irwin

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 6

Mr. John Irwin, a very old and esteemed resident of Maitland, passed away at his residence, High-street, West Maitland, yesterday morning, aged 67 years…

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Boxer's Death Display of Courage Collapse. After Contest LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

His wonderful counters in a content at the Ring on Monday was mainly responsible for the death of the Stepney boxer. Alf. Humphries He took…

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Late Mrs. E. Wood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 7

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, relict of the late Mr. Lewis Wood, whose death occurred on Wednesday, left her late residence, Hunter-street West,…

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Our New Zealand Letter Wellington, Feb. 28. Death of Sir William Herrles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 7

By the death of Sir William Herries, which took place in a private hospital here yesterday morning, New Zealand loses one who has played a very…

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Late Mr. A. HILL Oddfellow's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 5

The death of Mr. Alexander Hill. 64 years of age, took place on Saturday afternoon at his residence, Fitzroy-street. Carrington. He had…

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Late Mrs. Simon

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 1

By the death of Frances, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Simon, Kurri Kurri lost a respected resident of 18 years' standing. Deceased was a…

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Mother's Offence Death of Infant Concealment of Birth

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 5

Mary Angela Kennedy pleaded guilty at the Newcastle Quarter Session to-day to having cancelled the birth of an unnamed female infant…

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Late Mrs. J. Webb

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mrs. Matilda Jane Webb, wife of Mr. J. Webb, of Toronto, took place yesterday. The body was removed from her late home,…

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Long-lived Family Late Mr. J. Foster

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 3

Mr. James Foster, of Lake View-street, Boolaroo, who died at the age of 75 years, was born at Mulbring Creek, in the vicinity of the present township of…

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Death of Mr. Schofield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 6

Mr. John F. Schofield station master at East Maitland, died suddenly on Tuesday evening, at his residence, East Maitland. He had been playing cards with…

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Late Mr. Geo. Colquhoun

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 10

The funeral of the late Mr. G. Colquhoun, of George-street, Mayfield East, formerly of Miami, took place on Saturday, the Rev. D. Hamilton, of Waratah,…

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Maitland District. the Late Mr. Schofield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. John F. S[?]hliold took place on Thursday, and included representatives from the railway service, the Nationalist Association,…

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Merewether Death Late Mr. George Booth

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 5

The death took place yesterday at his residence. "Seaforth," Machell-street, Merewether, of Mr. George [?] Booth, son of the late Mr. Charles…

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Pioneer's Death Late Mr. J. COX Newcastle's Early Days

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 2

By tho death of Mr. James Cox, lenr., at tho age of 86 years. Fullerton Cove has lost itsoldest resident Born at Bukinghamshire…

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