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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Collapsed at Bowls Late Mr. Charles Winn SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

The death occurred at "Burlida" private hospital at Ashfield last night of ex-Alderman Charles Winn, who retired from the membership of the…

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Late Mr. D. MURRAY Gifts to Presbyterian Church

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 6

Mr. David Murray, of New Lambton, who died last year, had been associated with Hamilton Presbyterian Church for many years as an…

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Late Mrs. Caldwell

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 6

Mrs. M A. Caldwell, of Darling-street, Hamilton, died on Monday, at the ag of 61 years. She was a widow, and has left two…

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Death of Sybil Bauer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 7

A Chicago telegram reports the death of Sybil Bauer, holder of all the world's backstroke swimming records for women, She died in hospital yesterday, after an…

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Late Mr. W. SCOTT Y.M.C.A. Chief's Tribute

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 5

A message from Mr. J. J. Virgo, now of the London headquarters of the Y.M.C.A., to the Newcastle Y.M.C.A., was read by Mr. Mark Reld…

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Late Mrs. Paul Funeral at Chatswood SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Ruby Weir Paul, who was shot on Wednesday, took place at tho Northern Suburbs Methodist cemetery this…

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Late Mr. J. Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

Mr. James Hamilton, an old and well-known resident of Newcastle district, died last night, after a few days' illness, at his late residence, 7…

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Late Mr. William Brown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. William Brown, whose death occurred in Sydney on Wednesday, will leave the residence of his brother Mr. John Brown,…

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Hamilton Fatality Late Mr. R. C. Baker

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 4

The esteem in which the Mr. Ronald C. Baker, who was accidentally killed at the Donald-street railway crossing, North Hamilton, was held was shown…

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Late Mr. Broadhead

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

The death has occurred in Sydney of Mr.Joseph Thomas Broadhead, of 71 Cleary street, Hamilton, at the age of 49 years. He was a…

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Carrington Fatality Mr. Marshall's Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. George. Marshall, who was fatally injured at Carrington on Monday, took place yesterday afternoon, moving from the…

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Late Mrs. De Witt SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 9

Mm. Mary Theresa Do Witt, wife of Mr. Gilbert Do Witt, of 3 Albert-street, South Singleton, died at the week-end. She was 75 years of age, and was a…

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Late Mrs. M. A. Lloyd SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 9

Mrs. Mary Ann Lloyd, wife of Mr. George B. Lloyd, of Singleton, died while, on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. And [?]ws, of Speer's Point. Mrs…

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Death of a Chinese Evidence at Inquest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 8

At Newcastle Courthouse yesterday Mr. C. Hibble district coronel, held an inquest into the death of Ah Chang, a Chinese dealer, who died in the…

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Late Mr. H.C.M. Watts

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. H. C. M. Watts, an old resident of Wickham, left his late residence,in Dixon-st. The Rev. H. W. Woodhouse conducted a short…

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Funeral Arrangements. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

The bodies of four of the victims of the Galava disaster, which were recovered yesterday and to-day, were brought to Sydney by…

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Smash Victim Largely-attended Funeral Late Miss E. PARSONS

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 7

The funeral of the late Miss E. S. Parsons, the victim of the motor cycle and side-car accident in Hunter-street on Thursday night which left her…

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Late Mr. P. J. Comerford

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 11

Mr. Patrick J. Comerford, an old resident of Newcastle district, died on Saturday afternoon after a long illness…

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Late Mr. Herbert Spruce

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 8

Mr. Herbert Spruce, who was drowned in the Hunter River at Raymond Terrace yesterday afternoon, was a well-known resident of…

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Gloom on Renown Death of Bandmaster a Naval Funeral H.M.S. RENOWN, at Sea

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 7

Gloom has descended on the Renown. Marine Bandmaster J. E. Burnett, who was specially taken from a shore job to act as conductor of the jazz orchestra,…

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