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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Obituary Mrs. E. Kibble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 5

Mrs. Emily Kibble, wife of Mr. John Kibble, retired railway employee, of Parklane, Islington, died in Newcastle Hospital after a short illness. She was 76…

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Death of Mr. John Lamb

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 7

The death occurred suddenly yesterday morning of Mr. John Lamb, who had been manager of the Cessnock District Cooperative Society for the past six…

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Lloyd George's Adviser Death of Lieut.-Col. Tweed LONDON, May 17

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 7

Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Frederic Tweed, political adviser to Mr. Lloyd George since 1926. died recently. At one time chief organiser of the…

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Death of Famous Actor New York

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 5

Maurice Moscovitch, actor on stage and film, died to-day in Hollywood, aired 69 years…

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Obituary Mr. W. J. Forbes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 5

Mr. William James Forbes died last Wednesday at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Ham, of Joseph-street, Swansea, after a long illness. Mr. Forbes…

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Obituary Mrs. A. T. Toohey

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 11

Mrs. Agues Teresa Toohey, a native of Cardiff, died on Monday. She was 74. Mrs. Toohey was a daughter of the late Mr. Peter Hausen. Her husband. Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. C. Jackson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 6

Mr. Charles Jackson, formerly of, Mayfield, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Collins, of Hamilton, and was burled at Cessnock…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Fisher

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fisher went to the Church of England cemetery, Sandgate. Rev. A . R. Holmes conducted a service at the funeral parlours and at…

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50 Years of Work for Others Death of Mrs. E. A. Heyes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

With a record of over 50 years charitable work behind her, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Heyes, M.B.E., widow of the late Mr. Rudolph…

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Long Cortege at Maitland Tributes at Funeral of Mrs. E. A. Heyes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

All sections of the community attended the funeral yesterday of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Heyes. M.B.E., who died at her home in Church-street, West Maitland on…

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Obituary Mr. John Kirk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 5

Mr. John Kirk, who was prominent in the business life of Wallsend for more than 40 years, died at his home at Robert-street. Wallsend, at the week-end. He…

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Obituary Mr. James Albert Miles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 11

The funeral of Mr. James Albert Miles, who died suddenly at his home in Kemp-street. Hamilton, took place from the Wesley Church, Hamilton to…

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Obituary Mr. J. Milton Edgar

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 7

The funeral of Mr. James Milton Edgar yesterday was largely attended. Rev. A. J. Gould, of Wesley Church, conducted services at the mortuary and at the…

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Funeral of Late Mr. Herbert Britt

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Herbert Britt, of West Wallsend, who died suddenly, was attended by many friends yesterday afternoon…

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Late Mr. Justice Boyce Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 6

The State has lost in Mr. Justice Boyce a loyal and devoted judge," said the Chief Justice (Sir Frederick Jordan) in the Banco Court to-day…

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Obituary Mr. Herbert Brett

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 11

Mr. Herbert Brett was buried in Sandgate Cemetery on Thursday. The cortego left West Wallsend Roman Catholic Church, where a short service was…

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Obituary Mr. M. J. Toohey

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 3

Mr. Michael Joseph Toohey, a former inspector of police, died on Saturday at the age of 66. He is survived by the widow, a son, Mr. Frank Toohey, of…

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Obituary Mr. J. J. Pritchard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 9

Mr. John James Pritchard, of Hartley-street, Lambton, collapsed and died at his home late on Monday night, after he had attended a meeting of the Lambton…

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Late Mr. A. Teece

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 7

At Newcastle Trades Hall to-day regret was expressed at the death of Mr. Arthur Teece. of Abermain, formerly Northern District Treasurer and…

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Obituary Sergeant Larpent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 12

Sergeant Larpent, of Gladesville, and formerly in charge of Charlestown police area, has died, aged 57, in Sydney. He is survived by his wife and one daughter…

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