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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1924

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Islington Funeral Late Mrs. Banfield 61 Years In District

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the funeral yesterday of Mis. M. A. Banfield who flied at the residence of her sister, Mrs. G. J. Burg,…

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Two Men Shot Death of Flynn and Clift Alleged Murder Simpson In a Bedroom In Early Morning SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 5

The tragic story of the shooting of Constable James Flyng and Gay Chalmers Clift, supervising at Cordeaux Dam was told to the Campbelltown District Coroner, while the witnesses were detailing what they knew of the allegation that a…

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The Late Mr. J. Andrews

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. James Andrews, of Cessnock, took place yesterday afternoon, moving from the residence of Mr. George Brown, Main-street to St…

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Death of Sir F. Bridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 7

The death is announced of Sir Frederick Bridge, the noted musician and writer. He was born in December, 1844, and began his career as a chorister in…

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Late Mr. T. KEMPSTER Merewether Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Kempster, senior, which moved from the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. G.A. Hammerton), Hickson-street, Merewether,…

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Father of the Three Murdered Children Receives Jury's Verdict Calmly City Final Extra 5 p.m. Miner's Death Fall Of Stone At Shortland Coroner's Verdict Death Due To Accident

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 5

The District Coroner, Mr. Charles [?] held an inquiry this morning into the circumstances surrounding the death of…

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Late Captain Berry Funeral Yesterday

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

A large number of sympathisers attended the funeral of Captain Martin Berry, which left his late residence, Reid-street, Newcastle,…

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Harding's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 14

The illness of President Harding cost £5600, and the private funeral £1100, it was disclosed by a letter from President Coolidge to Speaker Gillett, asking an…

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Islington Funeral Miss M. Jenkins

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 6

A large number of sympathisers attended the funeral yesterday after-noon of Miss Miriam Jenkins, who died from the effects of burning…

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Was There Foul Play? Mysterious Death of Boy Tragedy of Cliff Walk Coroner's Open Verdict in Gaut Case

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 5

At the end of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the drath of Vincent Edward Gaut, aged 15, whose body was found on the cliff walk between the Bogey Hole and Merewether beach on March 5, which was conducted by Mc. Edwards,…

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Death of Vincent Gaut. Open Verdict

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

At the Newcastle Courthouse on Saturday, Mr. G. T. Edwards, deputy district coroner, held an inquest into the death of Vincent Edward Gaut, aged 15, of…

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"Outside the Pale" French General Funeral Without Priest LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 1

A message from Paris states that a company of famous French generals, including Jodie, Petan, Fayolle, Dosperay, Gourand, and Debency,…

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Late Mr. Wykeham Bayly

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

A service to the memory of the late Mr. P. G. Wykeham Bayly was held in Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle on Sunday morning. The congregation…

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Stockton Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

The funeral of Miss Cecelia Elsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Elsley. of Pitt-street, took place yesterday. The deceased died on Sunday morning…

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Late Mr. R. SNEDDON Death At Broadmeadow Old Identity's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

Another old identity of the Newcastle district. Mr. Robert Sneddon, after a long illness, died at Ms late residence, Brown-road…

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Hamilton Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 5

Evidence of the esteem in which Mr. W. Bourke was held by members of the Newcastle coaltrimmers' branch of the Waterside Workers'…

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Hamilton Funeral Late Mr. Ernest Burg

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

There was a large gathering of sympathisers at the funeral of Mr. Ernest Burg this afternoon. It left his late residence, Gordon-avenue. Hamilton, and…

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Lenin's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 7

Remarkable scenes were witnessed in Moscow on the occasion of the, funeral of Lenin, the head of the Russian Soviet Government (says the Moscow…

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Maitland District the Late Mr. E. Burg

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Ernest Burg, who was fatally Injured in an accident at Newcastle on Wednesday, took place yesterday, moving from his…

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Late Capt. Heron Funeral To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

Many representative citizens of Newcastle will attend the funeral of he late Captain Heron in Sydney to-day. Wreaths were sent from…

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