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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

734 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 37

Funeral Marches Their Beauty and Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 6

The decease of King George mi the funeral ceremonies have directed attention to the fine expression of sorrow contained in Funeral Marches…

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Special Radio Picture Of Royal Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 8

This special radio picture shows the cortege on the way to Pad dington. Behind the gun carriage is King Edward VIII. (indicated by white arrow)…

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Obituary Mrs. Sophia Drake. Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 13

The death has occurred of Mrs. Sophia Eliza Drake, relict of Edward Drake, in her 95th year. She was born at Parramatta, and went to the Singleton district…

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King's Tenderness to Mother Funeral Crowds Were Touched London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

All who witnessed the burial service at St. George's Chapel were touched by the tenderness shown by King Edward towards his sorrowing…

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Represented New South Wales Manning at Funeral of the King London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

"To-day will ever remain in my memory," said the N.S.W. Attorney-General (Mr. Manning) to "The Sun" special representative…

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Violets for Ring Scene After the Funeral Was Pale and Worn London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

When King Edward returned to St. James's Palace after the funeral this afternoon, people rushed behind his car…

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King George Laid to Rest at Windsor Devoted People Express Sympathy Funeral Procession Moving Scenes in Progress Through Streets of London Big Crowd Pays Homage As Royal Brothers Follow Coffin on Foot (Australian Associated Press and British Official Wireless.) LONDON, January 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 7

King George was buried early this afternoon beside his father and mother in the historic vault at Windsor. He was accorded the honours of an Admiral of the Fleet. Impressive and sorrowful scenes were witnessed in London as the…

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Questions May Be Asked in House Causes of Funeral Procession Delay London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

Asserting that the Home Secretary will be questioned when the House of Commons meets, the "Dally Herald" announces that the delay In the…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Dillon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 13

The death occurred on Saturday morning, in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital at Waratah, of Mr. Thomas Dillon, of "Pinebrush," in the Dungog district. He…

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London Traffic Effect of Royal Funeral LONDON, January 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 12

The London Transport Board's railway services conveyed 2,000,000 passengers to and from the Royal funeral. This equalled the traffic on Silver Jubilee day. Nine…

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Causes of Delay Funeral Procession Questions May Be Asked London, January 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 12

Asserting that the Home Secretary will be questioned when the House of Commons meets, the "Daily Herald" announces that the delay in the funeral…

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Trafficked in Women Violent Death of White Slaver Gang Ramifications London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

The death of Max Kassel, known also as Emil Allard, whose bullet-riddled body was found under a hedge near St…

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Diplomats See King Foreign Visitors for Funeral Rush to See Wreaths London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

The King to-day continued the series of audiences which he has given to distinguished foreign statesmen, who have…

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Late Mr. Hugh Connell (Contributed.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 9

Yesterday was the anniversary of the passing of Major Hugh Connell, and there are many thousands of men and women who would pause and regret the…

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Late Mr. J. M. KEMMIS Link with Eminent Architect

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 20

The death at Chatswood of Mr. J. M. Kemmis severs a link with the late Mr. Horbury Hunt, who, in 1882, prepared the plans of the Newcastle Cathedral,…

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Obituary Mrs. E. Anderson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 13

The funeral of Mrs. E. Anderson left her late residence, Ocean-street Dudley, on Wednesday for the Charlestown Cemetery Rev. P. James officiated at the…

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Obituary Mr. C. J. Green

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 15

Mr. Charles James Green, an old resident of Merewether, died at his home in Nott-street, Merewether, on Wednesday, aged 63. He was gassed at the Great War,…

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Death of Pioneer Nun Mother Mary Hyacinth Webber

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 10

The death took place at the Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Lochinvar, on Thursday night, at the age of 70, of Mother Mary Hyacinth Webber, one of…

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Funeral of Late Cr. Hardy

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

The funeral of the late Cr. George Edmund Hardy from Speeds Point to Wallsend Cemetery yesterday alternoon was attended by a wide circle…

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Sudden Death of Ex-police Sergeant

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 5

Mr. Henry, William Whyte. aged 70, of Porcher-street. Hamilton South, collapsed at Merewether to-day and was dead when the ambulance…

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