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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1935

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Death of Founder of Peche Melba Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 8

SM. Auguste Escoffeir, the famous French chef, died to-day. He achieved celebrity as the creator of Peche Melba, which he…

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Funeral of Mr. T. H. Raysmith From Newcastle Cathedral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. T. H. Raysmith, President of Newcastle District Cricket Association, as the procession moved from Newcastle Cathedral yesterday afternoon…

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Death of Kitchener Author Claims Responsibility "One Against England" London, February 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1935 · page 7

There is mystery about a book published in Germany by Ernst Carl and entitled "One Against England," in which Carl claims to be responsible for the…

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Obituary Miss Mary Fitzpatrick

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 3

The funeral of Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, who died in the Newcastle Hospital last Friday, at the age of 22, was largely attended on Saturday afternoon. It moved…

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Duke Attends His Ex-wife's Funeral London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 6

The Duke of Leinster to-day attended the funeral of his former wile, whom he married in 1913 when she was a gaiety chorus girl, and who…

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Obituary Mrs. Lucy Whyburn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 10

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Whyburn of Maitland-street, Abermain, took place on February 1. from her residence to the Roman Catholic portion of the Kurri…

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Reputed Millionaire Death of British Politician LONDON, February 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 10

Mr. John Slater, Conservative member of the House of Commons for Eastbourne, collapsed and died after making a speech at a dinner in his constituency. He had…

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Obituary Mr. J. W. Taylor. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 13

The funeral of Mr. James William Taylor, who was a well-known identity of the Northern Suburbs, was held at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium on Friday…

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Air Crash Victims 50,000 Witnessed Funeral Impressive Scenes Malta

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 1

A crowd of 50,000 people gathered on the Quay to-day to honor the coffins, covered with Union Jacks, which contained the bodies…

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Murder Victim's Funeral Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 8

Many women attended the funeral this afternoon of Mrs. Dulcie Wilbow, who was found strangled yesterday. Mrs. Wilbow was popular in the North Sydney…

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Obituary Mr. Rex Lynch

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 9

After a brief illness, Mr. Rex Lynch only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lynch of Wollombi, died at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Waratah, on February 10…

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Foreman Fell From Tree Death of Employee of City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 9

Falling from a tree In Church-street on January 31, Frederick Sawyer (63). of Berner-street, Merewether. exclaimed, "I'm done," and died later at…

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Obituary Mrs. R. O. Collinson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 11

The funeral of Mrs. Ruth Oswald Collinson who died in Newcastle Hospital on February 17 after a brief illness, took place from her residence, 20 Scott-street,…

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Official Funeral Late Mr. E. A. Chapman Union's High Tribute Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 12

The council of the New South Wales branch of the Australia Railways Union decided to-night to accord Mr. E. Chapman an official funeral in recognition of…

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Sudden Death of Prospector Mackay

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 11

Between the fingers of John Blackburn Lindsay, proospector, who was found dead in his camp near Eungulla to-day, was clasped a…

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Funeral of A.R.U. Secretary Simple Ceremony Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 9

It seemed fitting to-day that the last simple ceremony for the late E. A. Chapman, who, for eleven years, was State secretary of the A.R.U…

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Funeral of the Late Mrs. M. J. Culla Died in Sydney at Age of 92 Years

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Jane Culla took place from her home. Rose-street, Annandale, on February 12 to the Roman Catholic section of…

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Death of Man Found on Railway

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 2

Cecil Lovell, of Transvaal-avenue, Double Bay, who was found with his leg severed and his skull fractured, on the railway line near East Maitland…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Cooney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 10

The funeral of Mrs. Marv Cooney, of 29 Patrick-street, Junction, took place from her late residence to the Roman Catholic portion of Sandgate Cemetery…

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MR. E. A. CHAPMAN Largely Attended Funeral SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 10

Thousands of railway, and tramway employees and representatives of various industrial organisations attended the funeral of Mr. E. A. Chapman this…

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