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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1924

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Late James Mitchell Funeral At Kurri

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. James Mitchell, who was killed on Sunday night at the foot of the hill between Kurri aud Heddon Greta through a car colliding…

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Late Mrs. Riley

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 7

The death of Mrs. Catherine Riley, relict of Mr. Riley, took place at her residence, off Watkin-street, Junction, on Tuesday. Mrs. Riley, who was 68 years…

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Late Mrs. E. NOLAN Funeral To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

The funeral of Mrs. E. Nolan, widow of Mr. T. P. Nolan, took place to-day, and was attended by a large number of relatives and sympathisers…

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Death of a Famous Preacher

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 14

The death of Dr. Jowett will create a great gap in the pulpits of the Free Churches. For many months his friends feared the end, as the strain of his thirty…

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Noted Horsewoman Death Of Mrs. Dassell

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 2

Mrs. Eleanor Matilda Dassell died yesterday afternoon at her residence, III Young-street, Carrington. She lived for about 20 years at Carrington, and was to…

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Carrington Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 6

There was a large attendance of relatives and friends at the funeral of Mrs. Eleanor Matilda Dassell, which took place on Saturday afternoon from her late…

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The Late Mr. A. Farquharson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 6

The funeral of the late M. Alfred Farquharson took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, Fleming-street, Wickham, the interment being in…

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A Cheerful Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 5

A funeral like a wedding service was witnessed at Burton (Cheshire) on the occasion of the burial of the mother of General Congreve, V.C…

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Late Mr. C Hurn Noted Musician Gone

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 4

The death of Mr. Charles Hurn, which occurred yesterday, at his residence, Denison-street, Hamilton, was cause for much regret amongst a wide…

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MR. A. FARQUHARSON Wickham Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Alfred Farquharson, formerly secretary to the northern branch of the Australian Workers' Union (railway section), which took place from his…

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Death of Mr. C. Hurn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 5

Mr. Charles Hurn, a widely known and respected resident of the Newcastle district for the past 36 years, died at his home, "Riscaville," Denison-street,…

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MR. J. F. AMM Wickham Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. James Francis Amm took place on Saturday afternoon from his late residence, No. 10 Throsby-street, Wickham, to the…

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The Late Mrs. J. Christey

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 6

Mrs. J. Christey, late of King's-road, Five Dock, Sydney, widow of the late John Christey, contractor, of Surry Hills, Sydney, passed away at her…

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Death of infant

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 4

The death of Dorothy Rossph[?], infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graham, took place after about a week's fitness from gastritis, at the parents' residence…

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Labor Funeral Red Flag At Grave

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 1

LONDON, Monday. Five thousand people, including the Mayor and councillors of Burnley, marched in the procession…

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Death of List Inquest This Week MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 4

Detectives and police are now busily engaged at Pakenham, making further inquiries regarding the death of Norman List. An inquest will be held…

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Islington Funeral Late Mrs. Miller

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 5

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Miller. 74. relict of the late Mr. Miller, or Leith, Scotland, took place yesterday afternoon from the…

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Tigh's Hill Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 2

The funeral of Dorothy Josephine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graham, started from her parents' residence to the Catholic portion of…

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Late Mr. J. ADLER Wickham Resident's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 4

The death of Mr. James Adler occurred on Monday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. T. Heagney, 12 Dixon-street, Wickham…

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Few "Mourners" Murdered Man's Funeral LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 1

Two policemen, a reporter, and photographer were the only mourners at the funeral at Bristol of Coopor, the man who was murdered by his…

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