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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary. Mr. John McGUINNESS

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. John McGuinness, who was accidentally killed in the John, Darling mine on December 18, took place to the Methodist portion of the…

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Obituary Mr. John Oswald Benson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 9

After a long illness, John Oswald Benson died at the Wallsend Hospital on December 31. He was formerly employed by the Hunter River Steamship Company,…

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400 Police at Comrades' Funeral Sydney Homage to Gun Victims Thousands Attend Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 5

Sydney to-day paid its homage to Constables Andrews and Allen, who were murdered when they attempted to arest an…

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Boys' Tribute Funeral of Mate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

Seventy-five school boys, clad in white and wearing black ties and arm-bands, paid their last respects to their dead comrade. Reginald…

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Wool-broker's Death Late Mr. Duncan Carson SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

One, of the most prominent figures in the wool industry of Australia, Mr. Duncan Carson, died to-day. The remains were cremated at Rookwood this…

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Two Gallant Constables Scenes at the Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 8

WHEN a city pained in reverend homage to two gallant police officers—Scenes at the ceremonial funeral of Constables Allen and…

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Royal Funeral Interment at Windsor LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

The funeral of the Princess Royal will most probably take place at Frogmore (Windsor). It is expected that the King and Quen will go direct to…

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Waverley Slayer's Funeral Little Interest Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

In marked contrast to the funeral yesterday of Constables Andrews and Allen, was the burial to-day of their…

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Obituary Mr. W. J. Reynolds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

The death has occurred of Mr. William John Reynolds, of "Townhead," Singleton. He was 64 years of age, was a native of County Meath, Ireland, and came to…

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Heroic Police Impressive Funeral Tribute in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

Tribute to the heroism displayed by Constables Allen and Andrews, who were murdered at Bondi on Saturday, while attempting to apprehend John Kennedy,…

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King's Sister Death of Princess Royal Had Been Invalid (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, January 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The Princess Royal, the King's eldest sister, who has been an invalid for some time, died suddenly from heart failure in her sleep this afternoon…

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Funeral of Murder Maniac Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 6

The funeral of john Thomas Kennedy, aged 42, who murdered Constables Allen and Andrews at Bondi Junction on Saturday, took place in the Roman Catholic…

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Former Mayor Death of Mr. J. A. Bromley

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

The death of Mr. John Alfred Bromley yesterday removes a figure closely identified with the growth of Carrington from an insignificant…

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Marshal Joffre Impressive Funeral France Pays Homage Paris, January 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

Before daylight mourners commented to line the route of Marshal Joffre's funeral, between the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the War Muscum at Les Invalides…

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A Garden Grave Marshal Joffre's Funeral Scene of Triumph Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 8

In the Chapel of the invalides, not far from the tomb of Napoleon, lies the body of Joffre, Marshal of France," having to-day been borne in solemn…

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Obituary Late Mr. F. Talbot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

The late Mr. Frederick Talbot was born at Rotherhithe, London, and was the youngest son of Robert Talbot, barge builder, the last of a family of 10. He…

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The Late Mrs. G. V. Dobbie

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

Mrs. G. V. Dobbie, the wife of Mr. Dobbie, postmaster at West Wallsend, died suddenly at her home on Sunday morning. Mrs. Dobbie was preparing…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Joyce Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Joyce Hall (nee Joyce Larkin), whose death occurred on Thursday, proceeded from the residence of her parents, 3 Dawson-street, Waratah,…

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Late Mr. Henry T. Boyle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

After a lengthy illness, Mr. Henry Thomas Boyle, well known in the building trade, died at his home in Wilson-street. West…

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Royal Funeral Indian Reception Cancelled LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

The King and Queen, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) returned to-day to…

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