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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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