Death of Pope Pius Xi Heart Attack All Night Vigil at Bedside Thousands Prayed ROME
The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1
His Holiness, the Pope, died at 4.31 o'clock this morning. He had suffered a severe attack of cardiac asthma yesterday, and failed to rally to-day, though it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Death of Pope Pius
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 9
Herr Hitler, standing in front of a white background delivering his recent speech to the Reichstag. He spoke in the Kroll Opera House…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Prominent Figure in Musical Circles Late Mr. W. W. Chandler
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 7
Mr. William Wallace Chandler, of Union-street. Junction, who was prominent figure in Newcastle musical circles for more than 40 years died…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Obituary Mr. W. T. Faulkner
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 14
Mr. William Thomas Faulkner, who died at Wallsend Hospital on January 18, at the age of 46, was a native of Singleton. He came to Newcastle 16 years ago,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Death of Two Sisters Deaf Man Is Charged TAMWORTH
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 1
Fabian Fogarty, 32, appeared at Tamworth Police Court to-day charged with having, at Congi Station, near Woolbrook, yesterday, murdered Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Under Anaesthetic Death of Three-year-old Girl Doctor Questioned at Inquest Sydney
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 11
On the application of the child's father, the Acting City Coroner (Mr. C. T. Wood) to-day adjourned until next Monday day an inquest on a three-year-old girl…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Funeral of Pope on Tuesday Evening Vatican City
The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1
Pope Pius, it is officially announced here, will be buried on Tuesday evening. The conclave for the election of his…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Obituary Mr. William W. Chandler
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 8
Mr. William W. Chandler, who died on Friday, was well known in Newcastle. Born at Cook's Hill 69 years ago, Mr. Chandler had spent nearly all his life…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Death of De Dion: Pioneer of Motor Industry
The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 4
The death is announced from Paris of the Marquis de Dion at the age or 82. He was one of the most notable pioneers of the world's motor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Obituary Dr. S. Douglas
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2
Dr. Stephen Douglas, whose funeral took place yesterday afternoon from St. Philip's Presbyterian Church, Watt-street, was a native of Waverley, Sydney,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Obituary Mr. F. E. Skidmore
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6
Tribute was paid at a memorial service held in Islington Baptist Church on Sunday night to the high character and long service of Mr. F. E. Skidmore, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Heroism in Maitland Gale Recalled Death of Sergeant W. Williams
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 10
THE DEATH of Sergeant W. Williams in Sydney yesterday recalls the wreck of the Newcastle and Hunter River S.S. Company's steamer Maitland off Broken…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Obituary Mrs. Hilda M. Rayfield
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 19
The funeral of Mrs. Hilda Rayfield, aged 38, who died after a long illness, moved from her home, Boulevarde, Toronto, for the Toronto Methodist Cemetery…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Large Attendance at Funeral of League Star
The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 7
There was a large attendance this afternoon at the funeral of the late Mr. George Soreng, popular Rugby League footballer, and well-known…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Obituary Mr. Harry Baldock Singleton
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 9
The death has occurred of Mr. Harry Baldock, of Singleton." He was 83. Horn at Camberwell, near Siogleton, he lived In the district all his life, and as a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Obituary Mr. William John Gibbs
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 8
Mr. William John Gibbs, who died last week at the age of 81, was a well-known figure from the Mayfield district. For many years he was sexton and ground…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Obituary Mr. T. P. Fenwick
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 11
Mr. Thomas Percival Fenwick died last Friday, aged 52. He had been in post health for six months. Mt. Fenwick was the second son of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Death of Mr. Moses Sidebottom
The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8
The Wallsend district lost one of its oldest identities with the death of Mr. Moses Sidebottom. Born at Brisbane Water in 1853, the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Death of Noted Flier London, February 24
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 12
Flight-Lieutenant Rodney Beresford, a war pilot, and a former member of Sir Alan Cobham's and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's flying circuses, has died from…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Obituary Mrs. F. G. Muncaster
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 15
Following a long illness, Mrs. Florence Grace Muncaster died at Stockton. She was born at Waratah 57 years ago. Mrs. Muncaster was the relict of Mr. A. J…
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