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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

397 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 20

Late Mr. Greenwood Death At Tighe's Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 June 1923 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. W. G. Greenwood, an old resident of Newcastle district, took place on Tuesday afternoon. It moved from his late residence,…

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Death of Mrs. Overall Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1923 · page 6

After deliberating for over six hours, the jury in the case of David Kelly, who is charged with the murder of Ada Florence Overall, returned a verdict of not…

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Raymond Terrace Pioneer. Late Mr. Richardson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1923 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. John Richardson, whose death was reported in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" on Thursday, was largely attended, the remains…

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Funeral of Mrs. H. Cook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1923 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harry Cook took place from her late residence, Reid-street, street, Newcastle, yesterday afternoon, and in the cortege were many citizens…

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Merewether Death Late Mr. S. R. Reeves

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 June 1923 · page 3

The death took place yesterday, at his residence. Burwood-street, Merewether of Mr. Samuel Raymond Reeves, at one time proprietor of the Covent Garden…

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Late Mrs. Craig West Wallsend Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 June 1923 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Cecilia, Craig took place to the West Wallsend cemetery on Monday. Deceased, who was in her 67th year, originally came…

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Late Mr. Hickson Well Known in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 4

The flag at the Newcastle office of the Public Works Department was flying at half-mast this morning, out of respect to the memory of the late Mr. R. R. B…

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The Wrecked Sailors. Story of the Captain. Fine Discipline. Sufferings at Sea. Death of Two Arabs. (Special Message to the Australian Press Association from the Captain.) RODRIGUEZ

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 5

A graphic story is told by Captain Foster of the loss of the steamer Trevessa, and of the privations sustained by him and the members of the crew…

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Death at Maryville Late Mr. W. G. Tanner

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 6

The death of Mr. William George Tanner took place at his residence. Maryville on Thursday, from hemorrhage. He was born at Stepney. London, and was 57…

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Maitland District. Death of Mrs. Paterson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 6

Mrs. Jane Paterson, widow of the late Mr. William Paterson, died yesterday morning at her residence, High-street, East Maitland. The deceased lady was…

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The Rescued Sailors. All at Mauritius. Death of Allchin. Port Louis, Mauritius

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 5

William Stanley Allchin, the Trevessa's cook, died unconscious on Sunday morning, and will be buried to-day at noon. All the others are recovering…

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Items of Interest to Hamilton Steel Works Fatality Late Mr. D. Bevan Hamilton Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 July 1923 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. David Bevan who was fatally injured at the Steel Works on Saturday, took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege moved…

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Crane Fatality Funeral of T. Lunny

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 3

Tho funeral of the Into Thomas Lunny, who was fatally injured at the cranes, left his mother's residence at Raymond Terrace yesterday…

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Death of Rev. Kem Yee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 July 1923 · page 4

The death occurred in hospital in Sydney on Friday of the Rev. James Fong Kem Yee, who was well known in Newcastle, where for more than 30 years he…

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Late Rev. Kem Yee. Impressive Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 6

The funeral of the late Rev. James Fong Kem Yee took place from the Chinese Church in Devonshire-street, Newcastle, of which he was the…

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Accident at Dyke Death Of Thomas Lunney Shifting Points Comment By Coroner

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 5

The district coroner. Mr. C. Hibble, held an inquiry at Newcastle Courthouse to-day into the death of Thomas Lunney (34), late of Wallase-street…

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Death of Mr. J. Wyllie

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 6

Mr. James Wyllie, one of the most esteemed residents of the Maitland district, died at the residence of his nephew, Mr. D. Wyllie, East Maitland,…

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Singleton Pioneer Late Mrs. F. Wilkinson

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 4

The remains of Mrs. F. Wilkinson, who died at her residence at Blackalls, Lake Macquarie, on Tuesday last, were con…

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Late Mr. F. G. PARKER Lambton Resident's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 4

Mr. Fred George Parker, one of the oldest residents of Lambton, died in Newcastle Hospital yesterday, at the age of 83…

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Death of Mr. F. G. Brown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 6

The death is announced of Mr. Frank George Brown, formerly of West Maitland, Cessnock, and Kurri Kurri, at the residence of his son, Mr. D. J…

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