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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary Mr. W. Shackley

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. William Shackley, aged 65 years, a railway stationary engine driver up to eight months ago, when he retired, died in the Lismore…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Lydia Mary Hunter

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lydia Mary Hunter, who died almost immediately following a fall from steps at her residence in Messenger Street,…

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Strange Scene Japanese Funeral Two Services Held

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 13

An extraordinary scene was enacted in the little Harris Memorial Methodist Church which fronts the wide avenue which leads from the sea to the Shrine…

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Obituary Mr. John O'keeffe

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. John O'Keeffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Keeffe, of Uki, died at the residence of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albury, Railway Street,…

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Late Mr. W. R. Easton

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. William Roy Easton at Murwillumbah general cemetery yesterday was largely attended and there were many beautiful…

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Late Mr. John O'keeffe

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

There was a fairly large attendance at the funeral yesterday of the late Mr. John O'Keeffe, of Uki. After a short service in the church, the cortege…

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Obituary Mr. John Howard

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 6

The funeral at Lismore yesterday of Mr. John Howard of Blakebrook, was largely attended. Rev. Dean Hennessy conducted a service in St…

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Obituary Mr. T. M. HEWITT Remarkable Career Ended

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Mackenzie Hewitt. aged 61, died yesterday at his residence, Hospital Hill, Lismore, after being in poor health for four years as the…

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Obituary Mr. T. M. Hewitt

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

There was a large and representative attendance in Lismore yesterday at the funeral of Mr. Thomas MacKenzic Hewitt, a well-known resident, who died…

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The Late Mr.w. Shackley

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 9

The death of Mr. William W. Shack-, ley removes another well-known identity of the North Coast. Bord it England, he eame out to Australia when…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Armstrong

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 5

The death occurred on Thursday morning of Mr. Charles Armstrong, aged 83 years. The deceased, who was born at Jamberoo, on the South Coast,…

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Obituary. MR. T. M. HEWITT

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. Thomas MacKenzie Hewitt, aged 61, died on Wednesday, at his residence, Hospital Hill, Lismore, after being in poor health for four years,…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas, Close 50 Years on the Tweed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 4

Death came suddenly and without Warning to Mr. Thomas Close, of Kynnumboon, near Murwillumbah, yesterday. At 10.30 a.m. he was in his…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Close

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 6

The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Thomas Close at Kynnumboon, near Murwillumbah. At 10.30 a.m. he was in his yard giving the fowls some…

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Obituary Mr. W. E. Wearne, Ex-m.l.a. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 7

Mr. W. E. Wearne, former Minister for Lands, died in a private hospital at Darlinghurst last night. Mr. Wearne had been suffering from…

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Girl's Suicide Grieved Over Dog's Death Victim of Melan Cholia

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 5

Miss Agnes Anable, a successful young business woman, who, under the name of Joyce Channing, operated an interior decorating shop at 101 Park…

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Late Mr. Wearne Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 5

Representatives of all sections of the community attended the funeral of Mr. W. E. Wearne, ex-Minister for Lands, to-day. After a service at Bondi…

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Obituary Mr. Michael Gorman

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

At mid-day on Sunday, the death occurred of Mr. Michael Gorman, a well-known resident of Brisbane, and' "Avnelon" station, in the Riverina…

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Obituary Mr. J. W. Grieve

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 4

The death occurred on Sunday at Casino of Mr. John Walker Grieve. The late Mr. Grieve, who was 55 years of age, was a native of Edinburgh,…

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OBITUARY Dr. Ethel Bentham, M.P. LONDAY

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 5

The death is announced of Dr. Ethel Bentham, member of the House of Commons for East Islington…

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