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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Obituary Mr. J. W. Attwood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 3

A representative gathering was present at the funeral at Wallsend yesterday of Mr. John William Attwood, who, during the 22 years he had lived at…

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No Violence Death of Shearer's Cook Murder Theory Discounted Wagga

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 5

The police have practically abandoned the theory that Jack Conway, 59, whose body was found in an underground tank at the rear of the Matong Hotel…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Jobson. Glen Innes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 7

Mrs. Mary Jobson, relict of Rev. Henry Jobson, at one time minister in charge of Holy Trinity Church, Glen Innes, died yesterday, aged 84 years…

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Obituary Mr. Richard Apps

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 9

The death, at the age of 79, is reported from Southgate, Clarence River of Mr. Richard Apps, a prominent citizen on the rivers He was born on the Hunter…

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Death of Operatic Star New York

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 7

Madame Emily Spada, the operatic soprano who, with her husband. Philip Newbury, a popular tenor, spent some years in Australia a. generation ago…

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Death of Collector of Customs Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 8

In excellent health last night, Mr. Maurice Syman, Victorian Collector of Customs, collapsed and died this morning. He was 60 years of age, and joined the…

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Death Of Mr. Willard, Senr. SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 5

The death occurred to-day of the father of the prominent tennis players, Jim and Aubrey Willard. Mr. Willard was a great supporter…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. Cowan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 3

The death of Mrs. Matilda Ann Cowan, at the age of 75 years, removed from Hamilton one of its oldest locally-born residents. Mrs. Cowan was a daughter of…

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Death of Mr. F. T. Wimble Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 8

The death occurred this morning of Mr. Frederick T. Wimble, Chairman of Director of Wimble and Company Limited, printing ink manufacturers and…

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Homeville Funeral Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of the Homeville Funeral Fund. Mr. J. Pratt presiding, the Treasurer (Mr. H. Carruthers) reported that the half-yearly audit of funds…

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Obituary Mr. George Roberts. Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 9

An old resident of the Singleton district, Mr. George Roberts, sen., died at the residence of his son, Mr. J. A. Roberts, in George-street, Singleton. Mr…

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Island Residents Set Problem Holiday Makers at Funeral Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 1

Brible Island, a Brisbane holiday resort, has recovered from its great dilemma. A local resident died two days before…

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Obituary Mrs. P. J. Quinn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 9

Mrs. Mary Frances Quinn, wife of Mr. P. J. Quinn, proprietor of the General Roberts Hotel, New Lambton, died at the Mater Misoricordiae Hospital,…

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Cat Caused Death of Child Dunedoo

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 7

A cat which knocked over a tin of ant poison, spilling its contents on the floor. is believed responsible for the death of…

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Obituary Mr. E. E. Denny

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 8

Mr. E. E. Denny, of Abbott-street, West Maitland, died in the Maitland Hospital yesterday afternoon. He underwent an operation on New Year's Day…

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Death of Woman Investigated Diary Disclosures Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 5

An early development is expected from police inquiries into the death of Violet Alda Walker (25), of Fitzroy. and into the admission to Royal…

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Obituary Mr. H. S. Klose. Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 9

Mr. Hans S. Klose, aged 72, died at his residence at Dunolly from heart trouble, after a long illness extending over nine months. He was born in Elbing,…

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Human Bones Found (Continued from Page 9) Death of Farmer Young Italian Committed Alleged Statements Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 10

In the inquest into the disappearance of Marchesi, further evidence was given this afternoon…

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Death of Famous Experimenter London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

The death occurred, at the age of 52, of Dr. R. C. Canti, who hat done notable pioneer work in making films for scientific and medical research…

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Collapsed in Church Dramatic Death of Soldier Disabled in War Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 7

There was a dramatic scene in St. Mary's Cathedral to-day when Timothy Gleason, aged about 40, a one-legged returned…

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