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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Death of Mr. T. Kane Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 6

After a long period of ill-health, Mr. Thomas Kane died at Brentwood Hospital, Muswellbrook. He was a native of Kerry, Ireland, and was 75 years…

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Obituary Mr. A. E. Eason, Taree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

Mr. Alee, Edward Eason has died in the Manning River District Hospital, aged 31 years. He was a native of Booral, Some 12 months ago he was…

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Death of Mr. George Barnes London, April 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 8

The death is announced of Mr. George Nicoll Barnes, at the age of 81 years. He was a member of Mr. Lloyd George's War Cabinet in 1917, and was a…

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Late Mr. L C. Hurley: Former District Fire Officer

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 9

Former District Fire Officer in Newcastle, Leslie Connor Hurley, died at the Mater Misericordine Hospital. Waratah. yesterday…

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Obituary Mrs. Catherine Hooker

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 11

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Amy Hooker, 56, a well-known Cook's Hill resident, were interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate, on…

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Obituary Mrs. E. Brooks

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 5

Mrs. Eva Brooks died suddenly at her home in Neutral Bay, Sydney. She was 29. Mrs. Brooks was the second daughter…

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Obituary Mrs. C. Smith

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 11

Mrs. Clara Smith died at Newcastle Hospital after a short illness. She was 78. Mrs. Smith resided in Adamstown for 43 years. Her husband died two…

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Funeral Of Twenty German Sailors LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 1

Twenty Germans who lost their lives when a U-boat was destroyed off the coast of Scotland were given a full military…

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Obituary Dr. G. E. Marolli

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Dr. Guiseppe E. Marolli, 64, who had practised in Newcastle for about 32 years, died on Saturday. Dr. Maroill, who was widely known, hind a large…

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Obituary Mr. Francis James White

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. Francis James White, of Railway-street, Glebe, was buried in the Catholic cemetery, Sandgate. At the graveside Rev. Father O'Dwyer conducted the…

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Death of Country League Secretary Mr. Tom English SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 11

Mr. Tom English, secretory of the Country Rugby League of N.S.W., died at noon to-day after un illness of about six weeks. He was 37 years…

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Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 13

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane Young, of Elder-street, Lambton, took place on Monday. Rev. W. H. Butler conducted the service…

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Military Funeral for West Australian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 5

A military funeral was yesterday accorded Dudley Phillips, 27, a Western Australian, who became ill shortly after his arrival here in December as a member…

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LIVED 70 Years in Newcastle Late Mr. R. McCann Was Link With Past

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 2

The death of Mr. Robert McCann, of New Lambton, severed a link with the early days of Sydney and Newcastle. Mr. McCann, whose funeral took place on…

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Death of Mr. Brinsley Hall Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 5

Mr. Brinsley Hall, secretory of the Hawkesburv Racing Club. died, early this morning. He had been in failing health for several months…

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Obituary Mr. J. B. Lally

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. John B. Lally, of Darby-street, Newcastle who was a member of four lodges and was well-known in Newcastle died at his home on Monday. He was…

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Obituary Mrs. F. S. Thomas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 13

Mrs. Frances Sophia Thomas, relict of the late Rev. Joseph Thomas, died at her home, Lake View-street, Boolaroo. Mrs. Thomas Was born at Undalia,…

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Funeral Funds of Pensioners State Action Opposed SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 12

A deputation from Old-age and Invalid Pensioners' Associations waited upon the Treasurer (Mr. A. Richardson) to-night and asked the Government not to…

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Labour Funeral Fund Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 11

A scheme to operate a funeral contribution fund was considered by the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council to-night…

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Obituary Mrs. A. L. Skelton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 16

After an illness of three months Mrs. Florence Amy Skelton, wife of Mr. Arthur L. Skelton, Bolwarra Shire Clerk, died at her home, Belmore-road, Lorn,…

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