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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Obituary Mrs. Ann Miller

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 6

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Miller, who died recently, took place from Turnbull-street, Merewether, to the Beresfield Crematorium. Rev. A. R…

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No Certificate in Death of P. Stewart Dawson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Medical authorities at the Royal Melbourne Hospital would not issue a death certificate after Percy Stewart Dawson,…

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Stewart Dawson's Funeral Tomorrow

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 2

MELBOURNE: The funeral of Mr. Percy Stewart Dawson, 58, of Bellevue Hil, Sydney, who died from natural causes in Melbourne on…

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Capone's Funeral May Be Quiet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 3

MIAMI, Jan. 27. A.A.P.—The embalmed body of Al Capone, who died on January 25, still lies in a funeral parlour awaiting Mrs. Capone's…

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Funeral of Wife of State R.s.l Secretary

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 9

SYDNEY.—Mr. Dunn, M.L.A., represented the State Government at the funeral today of Mrs. Stella Victoria Lewis, wife of the…

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Obituary Mrs. C. Brown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 6

Mrs. Charlotte Brown, who died at her home, Dawson-street, Cook's Hill was 82. She was born in Newcastle, and had spent her life in…

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Claims Funeral Contracts Were Cancelled

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 6

Some undertakers had cancelled contracts with pensioners' organisations following the allocation of £10 Government grant for pensioners…

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Obituary Mr. J. Wilkins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 6

Mr. John Wilkins, who died at Stockton, was born in Wales 78 years ago and had lived in Australia for 50 years, the last 46 being spent in…

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Death of Chinese Davis Cup Player

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 8

LONDON, February 3. A.A.P.—Reuters reports the death of Kho Sin Kie, Chinese Davis Cup player and winner of the British hardcourt…

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Obituary Mr. A. Longworth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 6

Mr. Arthur Longworth died at his residence, Hobart-road, New Lambton, aged 68. He was born in the County of Durham, England, and…

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Obituary Miss A. Hay

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 7

Miss Annie Hay, who died at Stockton in her 69th year, was the younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hay. Rev. Maitland Ellis…

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Obituary Mrs. A. M. Jacobs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

Mrs. Annie M. Jacobs, one of East Branxton's oldest residents, died at the age of 77. Born at Government Flat, near West Maitland, she was…

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Obituary Mrs. T. A. Braye

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 8

Mrs. T. A. Braye, wife of the well-known Newcastle solicitor, died after a short illness, aged 74. She was born at Tarro, her parents being…

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Obituary Mr. L. Ross

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 4

Mr. Lindsay Ross died at his residence, Regent-street, New Lambton, on January 31. He was born at Warialda and spent most of his life…

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Inquiries Into Death Of Young Woman

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY: Police inquiries are continuing into the sudden death of 20-year-old Betty Eileen Johnson, of Penshurst Street, Willoughby, at…

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Obituary Mr. S. Nicholas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 5

Mr. Sam Nicholas, who died in Newcastle on Monday, was for years a citizen of Merriwa. Mr. Nicholas, with his brother George, was…

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Obituary Mr. P. J. O'donnell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 4

Mr. Patrick John O'Donnell, of Fisher-street, Petersham, who was manager of Maitland Brewery for 32 years, and afterwards employed by…

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Death of Clerk of Assembly

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Mr. W. R. McCourt, C.M.G., Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, died to-day. He was the son of the late Mr…

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Woman Awarded £800 For Death of Husband

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.— Judge Perdriau, in the Workers' Compensation Court to-day, awarded Hannah Belle Wilson, widow of Percy Clifton…

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Obituary Mrs. E. McCRORAEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 7

Mrs. Ellen McCroraey, who died at her residence, Minmi-road, "Wallsend, was born at Wallsend, 82 years ago. Her father, Mr. George…

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