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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Struck by Car Death of 'Bus Passenger Inquest at Wallsend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 6

Struck by a motor-car on Newcastle-road, Wallsend, about 8.45 a.m. on February 27, after alighting from a 'bus, Robert William Reay, 38, of Lake-road,…

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Woman's Death Charge of Manslaughter SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 15

Bail of £200 was granted Patrick Bush, 52, bootmaker, at Manly Court to-day, when he appeared on a charge of manslaughter, following the death of Ellen…

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Honor to Former Schoolmaster Late Mr. J. W. Attwood

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 7

A memorial to the late headmaster of the Barnsley Public School, Mr. J. W. Attwood, was unveiled before parents, friends and scholars, post and…

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Link with Cobb & CO. Death of Mr. W. G. Rochester TAREE

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

Mr. William George Rochester, a former coach-driver, has died at the age of 81 years. He was a native of Horsham, Victoria…

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Obituary Mr. William T. J. Hiden

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 9

Mr. William Thomas James Hiden, of Naughton-avenue, Birmingham Gardens, Wallsend, who died in Wallsend District Hospital on February 28, aged 48, was an…

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Obituary Mr. G. H. Raymond

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 11

Mr. George Henry Raymond, herbalist, died on Saturday morning at his residence, Bulwer-street, West Maitland, after an illness of a few weeks. He was 75…

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Undertakers on Strike Against Reduced Pauper Fee Funeral Delayed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

Newcastle is in the throes of an undertakers' strike against the reduced fees for the burial of paupers…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Wild

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 9

Mrs. Jane Wild, one of the oldest residents of Jerry's Plains, died on Tuesday, aged 91. A native of Sydney, she arrived at Jerry's Plains when very young,…

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Earl Beatty Death of War Admiral the Jutland Controversy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 6

The death of Earl Beatty recalls the controversy that waged over the result of the Battle of Jutland. Later revelations dispelled harsh judgments formed…

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Obituary Mr. A. Ashman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 13

The funeral of Mr. Alfred Ashman, of Aberdare-street. Pelaw Main, took place to the Presbyterian Cemetery, Kurri Kurri. The funeral was largely attended,…

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King's Regret Death of Earl Beatty LONDON, March 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 12

A Court circular to-night records the King's profound regret at the death of Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Beatty, "whose inspiring leadership of the Grand Fleet…

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Obituary Mrs. Thyrza M. Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 13

The death occurred in Newcastle Hospital on March 9, of Mrs. Thyrza Maud Williams, wife of Mr. A. T. Williams, of Maitland-road, Mayfield, and only…

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Funeral of the Late Mrs. F. Stewart

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 2

Officers and Guides of the Newcastle and Waratah-Mayfield districts, members of the Newcastle Business and Professional Women's Club and officers…

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Obituary Mr. W. H. Churchill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 4

The funeral of William Henry Churchill, who was fatally injured in a cycling accident, left his parents' residence, Henry-street, Merewether, for the Methodist…

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Thousands at Funeral of Ute Gus Bluett Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 5

Thousands of people lined the route from Kinsella's funeral parlors right along Oxford-street for the funeral this afternoon of the late Gus Bluett…

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Gus Bluett's Funeral Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 6

Eager to pay their last tribute to a man who for years had brought laughter into the lives of many people, a crowd of 20,000 gathered in Oxford-street and other…

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Obituary Mr. James Foot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 5

Mr. James Foot, of Nelson's Plains, died on Saturday at the age of 80. He was born on the Lower Hunter, and spent the whole of his life there engaged in…

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To Carry Dead Helensburgh Miners' Decision Funeral Costs Dispute Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 8

Following a dispute in regard to costs, the Helensburgh miners have decided to revert to the ancient custom of carrying their dead to the local cemetery…

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Burning of Body Young Italian Charged Death of Farmer Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 7

Police moves in bringing about the breakdown and recanting of the second alleged statement of Giacomo Tarca,…

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Earl Beatty Funeral in St. Paul's Huge Crowds Pay Tribute (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 8

Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Beatty, was buried in St. Paul's Cathedral to-day. The ceremony was conducted on lines similar to those…

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