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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1930

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American's Death Charge of Manslaughter SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 8

The sequel to the death in hospital of William Kelley—an American remittance man known as "Wild Bill" Kelley—was the appearance at Balmain Court to-day…

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Obituary Late Mrs. I. C. Edinborough

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 10

The funeral of Mrs. I. C. Edinborough took place at the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate. She was born in Yorkshire, her father—the late Abraham…

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LATE Mr. John Brown Death Ends a Long Business Career Coal and Shipping Magnate Reminiscences and Impressions of Outstanding Personality

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 7

Mr. John Brown, senior and managing partner of the firm of J. and A. Brown, died at his home in Wolfe-street, Newcastle, at 10 minutes past 6 o'clock last evening. He had been in failing health for some weeks, and…

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Death Roll of 400 by Floods in Southern France Doubts and Fears France's Attitude Towards Naval Parley "Must Modify Views" Separate Atlantic and Pacific Agreement Hinted At Storm in French Cabinet London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 1

The reluctance of France to modify her views on naval limitation, coupled with her internal political disruptions, has resulted in a feeling that a warning should go forth that the French must compromise or face the consequence of an Atlantic and Pacific agreement between Britain, United…

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Late Mr. Brown Flags at Half-mast Funeral To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 9

The passing of Mr. John Brown was the chief topic of conversation in Newcastle yesterday. It was readily recognised on all sides that his death has…

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Late Mr. John Brown Thousands Witness Funeral Long Procession Representative Gathering in Cortege

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 7

In the city this afternoon thousands lined the streets to see the funeral of the late Mr. John Brown pass. A special posse of police kept back the crowd which had gathered around the railway station…

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LATE Mr. J. BROWN Breeder and Owner Racing Successes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 6

The death of Mr. John Brown has removed one of the outstanding figures of the Australian taurf. He raced under the name of "J. Baron," and his columns,…

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Death of Kenneth Bowden

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1930 · page 7

The death has occurred of Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bowden, of Carrington after a long illness. The Rev. Mr. Barnes conducted services at…

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Obituary Mr. William Campbell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1930 · page 10

Mr. William Campbell, who died at his residence at Salt Ash on February 28, was an old and respected resident of the district. He was in his 79th year, and was…

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Late Mr. John Brown Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 8

One of the main topics being discussed in Sydney is the question of how much the late Mr. John Brown was worth. The general consensus of opinion seems…

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Obituary Mr. James Sarginson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 9

The funeral of Mr. James Sarginson, one of the oldest residents of Charlestown, took place and was largely attended. The service both at the house and at the…

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Obituary Late Mr. J. Watkins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. John Watkins, whose death took place on February 25, after an illness of eight weeks, the cause of death being heart failure, left his late…

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Late Mr. M. Casey

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 5

Mr. Michael Casey, a. resilient of Kay[?]ga died at Waratah Hospital on Friday night. He was 60 years old. The late Mr. Casey was well known…

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Death of Mr. J. Hallett SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly yesterday morning of Mr. John Hallett, of White's Falls, near Singleton. The deceased. who was 75 years of age, was…

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National Loss Late Mr. John Brown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 9

At a meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night, reference was made to the death of the late Mr. John Brown, whose deaths it was stated,…

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Taft's Funeral WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

Unusual honors marked ex-President Taft's funeral. In the early morning at every army post in the United States, troops were called out…

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Obituary Mrs. J. G. Stronach

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 9

Mrs. J. G. Stronach, nee Miss Nina Agnew, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Agnew, and sister, of Mr. Len Agnew, of West Maitland, died in…

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POISONED Death of Child at Kurri Ate Fly Killer

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 5

Thomas Herrower, the 17 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Herrower, of Maitland- street, Stanford Merthyr, died in…

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Obituary Captain Dennis Murray. London, March 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 8

The death is announced of Captain Dennis Murray, son of the Lieutenant-Governor of Papua (Sir Hubert Murray). Captain Murray served in the Great War…

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Late Mrs. Sinclair Representative Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 7

There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Sinclair this afternoon. Besides the chief mourners…

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