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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1924

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Death of a Great City

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 6

Professor Charles Sarolea, a scholar who knew pre-war Russia intimately, tells a tragic story in the "Scotsman" of his recent visit to Petrograd. He…

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Maitland District Death of Mr. John Mayo

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 6

The death is announced in Sydney of Mr. John Mayo, one of the best known sportsmen in the State. He was a native of East Maitland, and was over 80 years…

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Maitland District the Late Mrs. Mullins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Mullins took place yesterday afternoon, moving from her late residence. Fishery Creek, to St. John's Cathedral, thence…

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Late Mrs. Griffiths Impressive Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 6

The news of the death of Mrs. Griffiths, wife of Alderman Arthur Griffiths, of Waratah, and a member of the Water and Sewerage Board, came as a shock,…

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Waratah-mayfield. Late Mrs. Griffiths

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mrs. Griffiths, wife of Alderman Griffiths, of Mayfield, took place on Wednesday, and was largely attended. The Mayor,…

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Islington Funeral Late Mrs. R. L. Milgate

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

The death of Mrs. Ivy Ruth Milgate, wife of Mr. R. L. Mil[?]gae, of Cook's Hill, took place in the Newcastle hospital on Thursday. She…

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The Newcastle Go Ahead West End Islington Fatality Victim Of Collision Late Mr. Sharpe's Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mr. W. G. Sharpe (who died from injuries accidentally received at the high-level bridge at Islington last…

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Death of Mr. E. Rye

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 4

The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Edward Rye, who was the proprietor of the "Gloucester Advicate," but who for the past ten years had been…

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Late Mrs. Griffiths Civic Sympathy

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Kilgour), at the meeting of the Newcastle City Council referred in sympathetic terms to the death of the…

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Death of Captain Bennett

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 5

Captain Bennett, aged 29, an amateur cross country rider, who has been unconscious for sixteen days, succumbed yesterday to injuries received by…

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Funeral of Herr Heinz

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 7

It is reported that the Bishop of Speyer refused to allow a priest to officiate at the funeral of Herr Heinz, the murdered President of the Separatist Government…

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Death of a Supporter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 7

Councillor Cotton, the president of the Blackburn Rovers, and head of one of Blackburn's largest textile concerns, had a seizure when he heard of the…

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Former Japanese Premier Sounds Death Knell of Successor Giant Aeroplane British Secret 1000 Horse Power LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 1

The Air Ministry is testing a slant steel aeroplane which has been built secretly, and which will be employed for defence…

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The Late Mr. W. G. Sharpe

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 7

Sir,—Comments from outside sources have reached us reflecting upon our chivalry in not being properly represented at the recent coroner's inquiry…

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Death of Mr. A. Moul

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

The death is reported of Mr. Alfred Moul, who was formerly prominent in Melbourne musical circles. Latterly he was musical director of the Alhambra…

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Death of Mr. C. W. King

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

The death occurred at an early hour yesterday morning, at his residence, Gordon, of Mr. Christopher Watkins King, M.I.C.E., engineer in charge of Public…

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Valuable Career Closed Late Mr. C. W. King Work for Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 1

The death of Mr. C. W. King, engineer in charge of public works in the northern district, which occurred at an early hour yesterday morning at his home at Gordon Sydney, has deprived the State of a valuable servant, and Newcastle of an honored…

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Late Mr. C. W. King, Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. C. W. King, the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department at Newcastle, took place this afternoon, the remains being interred at…

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Death of Mr. A. Liddy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 5

The death occurred yesterday afternoon of Mr. Albert Liddy, at his late residence, 20 Patrick-street, Merewether. The late Mr. Liddy, who was 47 years…

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Late Mr. Liddy Funeral To Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 8

The funeral of the Mr. A. Liddy, which moved from his residence, Patrick-street, Merewether. yesterday, was attended by a large number of…

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