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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Death of Film Star Hollywood (Calif.), February 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 9

Louis Wolheim, a screen bad man, but beloved by all in Hollywood, died here to-day…

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Late Mrs. K. IRELAND Funeral This Afternoon

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 3

There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs. Katherine Ireland. wife of Alderman H. J. Ireland of Waratah…

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Obituary Mr. James McDONALD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 11

Mr. James McDonald, a resident of Wallsend on different occasion during the past 42 years, died at big residence, 17 Irving-street, Wallsend, on February…

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Obituary Mr. Jonathan Musgrave

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 7

The death occurred on Wednesday last of Mr. Jonathan Musgrave, who numbered among Wallsend's oldest residents. He had been in ill-health during the past…

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Removed to Melbourne Funeral Likely on Thursday SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 6

Dame Melba's body will be taken to Melbourne by express train to-morrow night, and will lie in Scots Church Collins-street. The…

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Obituary Mr. Morgan Williams Death at Kurri Kurri

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 5

The death occurred at his residence at Rawson-street, Kurri Kurri, last night, of Mr. Henry Morgan Williams, Superintendent of the East Greta Coalmining…

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Late Mr. H. M. WILLIAMS Funeral at Kurri

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Morgan Williams which left his home, Rawson-street, Kurri. this afternoon, was one of the largest and…

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Late Mrs. A. J. Anderton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

The late Mrs. Ann Jane Anderton, of Station-street, Waratah, who was burled yesterday, at the age of 84 years, had lived in Waratah for 59…

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Obituary Mr. H. M. Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 9

Mr. Henry Morgan Williams, who died at his residence, Rawson-street, Kurri Kurri, on Monday night, following a stroke on Saturday, was an outstanding…

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Victorian Homage to Melba Crowds Visit Funeral Train Many Tributes Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

Through the ranges and rolling brown bills of her native Victoria. with warm sunshine flooding the countryside the body of Dame Nellie…

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Dame Melba Whole World Mourns the King's Tribute Arrangements for Funeral SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

From all parts of the English-speaking world to-day there came to Sydney tributes to the memory of Dame Nellie Melba, who died after a long illness…

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Late Mr. L. ARNOTT Funeral in Sydney SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Leslie Arnett took place at Rookwood to-day, when several hundred representatives of Sydney business firms were…

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Death of Country Woman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

Miss Sophia Ann Cooke, who died at a private hospital at Enfield, was a well-known resident of South Bowenfels, near Lithgow, where she had lived for 70 years…

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Death of Theban Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 10

The gelding Theban died yesterday from an internal injury, and this explains his poor form during recent weeks, and particularly his display at Warwick Farm on…

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Late Mr. H. Morgan Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. Henry Morgan Williams, formerly Superintendent of the East Greta Company's collieries, took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was a…

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Late Mr. Leslie Arnott Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 8

Many sections of the community were represented at the funeral of Mr. Leslie Arnott, formerly governing director of William Arnott, Ltd., which took place…

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Obituary Mr. S. G. Smith

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

The funeral of Samuel George Smith took place last Saturday, from the Wallsend Hospital. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the…

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Last Tribute Dame Melba's Funeral Thousands Line Streets Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 9

Simple and impressive ceremonies were associated with the burial of Dame Nellie Melba to-day. From an early hour this morning huge…

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Obituary Mrs. R. R. P. Hickson Dead Armidale

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 10

Mrs. Solphia Hickson, widow of Mr. R. R. P. Hickson, first President of the Sydney Harbour Trust, died this morning at the residence of her son, Mr. R. N…

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Obituary Mrs. S. A. Burnett

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 10

Mrs. Sarah Alice Burnett, aged 68 years, of Bridge-street, Homeville, West Maitland, died yesterday morning after a brief illness. She is survived by five sons and…

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