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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

397 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 20

Late Mrs. Anderson

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

The death took place on Saturday last at the "Home of Peace" Hospital, Petersham, Sydney, of Mrs. Genevra Anderson, late of…

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Carrington Death Late Mr. Wm. Haynes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

By the death of Mr. William Haynes, 71 years, of Cross and Tourle streets, Mayfield West, the Newcastle district has lost one of its oldest and most respected…

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Late Mr. Corrigan Death in Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 8

After a long illness, Mr. George A. Corrigan died in Newcastle Hospital on Wednesday. The deceased, who was 58 years of ago, is survived by…

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A Japanese Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

It is reported from Paris that curious rites and symbolism are associated with the lying in state of Prince Kitashirakawa, at the Japanese Embassy, where…

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Death of Lord Carnarvon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

It is announced from Cairo that the Earl of Carnarvon died yesterday. He passed away at two o'clock in the morning. He was conscious until…

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After Golden Wedding Death Separates Late Mrs. M. McLellan

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 3

A fortnight after their golden wedding. Mr. and Mrs. George McLellan, of 45 Farquhar-street, Junction, have been separated. Mrs. Martha…

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Death of Mrs. Hyndman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 7

Mrs. Hyndman, the widow of the Socialist leader, has been found dead at Hempstead, with an empty bottle beside her bed, which is believed to have…

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Last Military Rites Bowack's Funeral Victim of Gap Tragedy SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 5

With a be-ribboned veteran of the British Navy, and a one-armed digger standing at the salute, the body of Andrew Charles Bowack, victim of the gap…

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Kelly Committed Death of Mrs. Overall Coroner Enters Murder Verdict Alleged Confession to Police Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 6

David Kelly was committed for trial to-day by the city coroner on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Mrs. Overall "I burnt her body in a tank [?]…

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Long File of Martyrs Funeral Oration In Reichstag "Mad Misuse of Power" Further Turn of French Screw LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 1

It is reported from Berlin that the Reichstag was packed to hear Herr Cuno's funeral oration on the victims of the incident at Krupp's. Flags were at half-mast, and the hall was draped in black. All the members of the Cabinet and officials and…

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Boolaroo Funeral Late Mr. D. Carney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Daniel Carney, of First-street, Boolarbo, took place on Sunday. The deceased died suddenly from a paralytic stroke on Saturday…

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Lord Biddulph's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

In accordance with his own wishes, Lord Biddulph's body was carried to the family vault in the village of Donnington, in one of Lord Biddulph's farm carts,…

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The Irish Revolt. Death of Liam Lynch a Conference Surprised

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

De Valera, with the Countess Markievicz and other leaders of the rebels, were surprised at a meeting with Liam Lynch, the chief of the Irregular forces,…

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France and Germany. the Essen Funeral National Demonstration (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

It is reported from Essen that the funeral of the seven workmen and five aprentices, who were shot by the French during the recent disturbance, was the…

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Late Mr. Cornish

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Cornish, senior, took place from his late residence, No. 1 Bishopgate-street, Wickham, to the Church of…

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Wickham Funeral Italian Iron Worker

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 8

The funeral of the late Quinto Turra, an Italian, who met his death through falling 16 feet into a pot containing hot solidified slag, on…

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Chinese Funeral Customs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 12

Those of the Ami who live immediately on the coast, in the vicinity of Chinese Villages, have adopted the Chinese custom of inhumation of the dead…

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Late Mr. A. BUSHELL Weston Memorial Service

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 8

"Not only do we meet to honor the memory of Albert Bushell, but we meet definitely as Christians and because of our Christian faith, we…

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Arrests at Funeral Irish Irregulars At Military Headquarters LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Dublin correspondent states that Mary McSwiney, Countess Markiewicz and Count Plunkett. Liam Lynch's brother, and others are…

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Memorial Service Late Mr. Pike

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 7

A special service in memory of the late Mr. Ebenezer Pike, of the Junction, wad held in the Junction Congregational Church last night. The…

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