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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary

Northern Star · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 4

A wide circle of friends in Southern Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales will regret the death of Mrs. Janie Robertson…

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Death of Pioneer

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 2

An old resident of the Tenterfield district, Mr. Frank Meston, died at New Koreelah, aged 101 years. For many years he was closely associated…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Louisa Thompson

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 2

At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Louisa Thompson died at Mullumbimby about 6.30 a.m. yesterday. She had been ailing for the past three years…

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Death of Molly McNamara

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 4

The unfortunate victim of the Wyangarie tragedy, Miss Molly McNamara, died in the Memorial Hospital as the result of her injuries and her remains…

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Obituary Mbs. Louisa Thompson

Northern Star · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 4

At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Louisa Thompson died at Mullumbimby on Wednesday. She had been ailing for the past three years. Born in…

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Coroner's Finding Death of Clifford Treloar

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--At the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Edgar Clifford Treloar, whose skeleton was found in the bush near…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Dawes

Northern Star · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

Mrs. Mary Dawes, aged 87 years, of Keen-street, Lismore, relict of the late Mr. Richard Dawes, of Laureldale, died yesterday. The late Mrs…

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Obituary. Mrs. Bettram Plater

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

The death has occurred of Mrs. Bet- tram ("Granny") Plater, of Taloumbi, near Maclean, at the great ago of 98 years. A native of Scotland,…

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Marshal Joffre "Resting Tranquilly" Premature Obituary

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday:--The death of Marshal Joffre in Paris was reported, but it was announced that the report was unfounded. An…

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Death of Mena Griffiths Coroner's Inquiry. McMAEON COMMITTED

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

The inquest concerning the death of Mens Griffiths, a 12-year-old school girl, whose outraged and murdered body was found in an unoccupied house…

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Funeral Arrangements Paris

Northern Star · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 4

The body of Marshal Joffre will be removed from the nursing home this evening to the chapel of the military school where it will be lying in state…

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Obituary Mr. John Hills

Northern Star · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 3

A telegram received in Ballina announced the death of Mr. John Hills in Sydney on Sunday morning, after a prolonged sickness. Deceased was a…

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Obituary Mrs. B. Plater

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

The death, which occurred recently, of Mrs. Bettram ("Granny"), Plater, at the age of 98 years, removed one of the earliest pioneers associated with…

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Marshal Joffre Death on Saturday the King's Tribute State Funeral Paris

Northern Star · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 4

Marshal Joffre died this morning. A weakening pulse at daybreak indicated that his end was near. His wife and…

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India Conference Death of Moslem Delegate

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday:--The death is announced of Maulana Muhammad Ali, a Moslem delegate to the Round Table Conference. Death was due to…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Ann Fyfe

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

After a short illness the death occurred of Mr. M. A. Fyfe early on Tuesday morning, December 30th., 1930, at her residence "Rutherglen."…

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King's Sister Death of Princess Royal LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The death is announced of Princess Royal, sister of King George, at the age of 63 years. Her daughters, who were…

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Obituary Mr. Duncan Carson Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. Duncan Carson, chairman of directors of Winchcombe, Carson, Limited, died this morning after several months' illness, following a stroke…

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Final Tribute Gallant Constables Impressive Funeral Thousands Line Route

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--Thousands of people lined the route of the funeral procession from Wood Coffill's parlors in George Street to…

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Marshal Joffre Gonqueror of Marne" War Minister's Tribute State Funeral

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3

PARIS, Sunday:--Before falling into his last sleep Joffre whispered. "Things are not going too badly."…

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