Perth Sportsman's Big Funeral
PERTH.—Probably the greatest number of people, ever to ascend the funeral of a sporting man in this State paid their last respects to the…
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Obituaries & funerals, 1947
331 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 17
Obituary Mrs. Ann Jane Nickson
Mrs. And Jane Nickson, wife of Dr. Wilfrid Nickson, died in Newcastle General Hospital on Monday, after a long illness…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Obituary Mrs. C. J. Macaulay
The funeral of Mrs. Emily MacAulay, wife of Rev. C. J. MacAulay, of Hamilton, took place to the Methodist Cemetery, Sandgate, yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Obituary Mr. H. Lewis
The funeral of the late Mr. Harry Lewis, 39, took place from his home in Kenrick-street, Junction, for the Baptist portion of Sandgate…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Schoolgirls Weep at Air-crash Victim's Funeral
SYDNEY: Schoolgirls wept as the body of Marjorie Bush (9), of Claremont Road, Enfield, was carried from St. Anne's Church, Strathfield. today…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Recent Weddings When Betty, Only Daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs
THOMPSON, was married to Leo, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Skewes, of Carrington, at the Methodist Church, Adamstown, by the Rev. A. Collins,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Police Funeral for Ex-sergeant
A police funeral will be held to-day for Mr. E. C. Whitechurch, a former sergeant, who died on Tuesday. The funeral will leave David…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Obituary Mr. a Hodges
Mr. Alex Hodges, who died in Maitland Hospital after a brief illness, was cremated at Beresfield Crematorium. He leaves a wife and two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Man Committed for Death of Sister-in-law
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The City Coroner (Mr. Stewart) committed Kevin Leahy, 49, taxi-driver, for trial on a charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Obituary Mr. G. Reed
Mr. George Reed, 76, who died at his home in Francis-street, Tighe's Hill, on New Year's Day, was born at Tighe's Hill. He spent the early…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Obituary Mr. W. Jarrett
Mr. William Jarrett, who died at his residence, Karoola-road. Lambton, was born in Hobart, Tasmania. He came to Newcastle with his parents…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man on Murder Charge After Death of Son
SYDNEY, Monday. — Frederick William Cooper, 65, was committed for trial to-day on a charge of having murdered his son, Theodore Richard…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →2000 at Funeral Blocked Traffic
BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Traffic was held up in Wickham-street this afternoon, as more than 2000 people gathered outside the funeral parlour,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Obituary Mr. Emile Joseph Billett
Mr. Emile Joseph Billett, a well-known resident of Stockton, died recently. He was born in Belgium 66 years ago, and came to Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Death of U.s. General
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15. A.A.P.—The death is announced of Lieut.-General Daniel Sultan. He commanded the American forces in India and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Obituary Nurse D. R. Robinson
Nurse Dorothy Rachel Robinson, who died at Adamstown at the age of 70 years, was a native of Frizington, England. She came to Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Death Of Veteran Oddfellow
Widely known in the Grand United Oddfellows as a ritualist of outstanding capabilities. Bro. David Alexander Gow. P.N.G., P.W.C.M., died at the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Obituary Mrs. M. A. Richards
Mrs. Mary Ann Richards, of Christo-road, Waratah, who died on December 30, aged 86, had been a resident of Waratah for over 60…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Obituary Mr. D. A. Gow
Widely known among Grand United Oddfellows as a capable ritualist. Bro. David Alexander Gow, P.N.G., P.W.C.M., died at the residence of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Obituary Mr. F. S. Andrews
Mr. F. S. Andrews, of Baker-street, Mayfield, died aged 71. Born at Mulbring, he retired 20 years ago to live in Mayfield. He was a keen…
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