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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Citizens' Tribute Late Mr. O'flynn Memorial Unveiled

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

A bronze memorial plaque erected in the Lismore council chambers in memory of the late Mr. James Francis O'Flynn was unveiled in the presence…

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OBITUARY Mr. Edward Higgins

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence at Ewingsdale on January 21 of Mr. Edward Higgins, at the age of 69 years. Deceased, who succumbed after an…

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Death of Mr. Pollack. Sudden Seizure. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A. for the Clarence and Secretary and whip of the Country Party, died at his home at Mosman early…

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Obituary Miss B. Carew

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 6

The death occurred at South Lismore yesterday of Miss Bridget Carew at the age of 59 years. The late Miss Carew was a resident of Pinchin's…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Grant McKell

Tweed Daily · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 5

The death occurred at a Murwillumbah hospital at 1 a.m. yesterday of Mr. James Grant McKell, of Eungella. Deceased was aged 40 years and…

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After Celebrations Death of Centenarian Couple

Tweed Daily · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

ROME, Saturday.-- Prieon Mea and his wife, Helene, both became centenarians this week, and the townsfolk of Pupigliano…

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Glowing Tributes Late Mr. A. J. POLLOCK Party Leaders' Eulogies SYDNEY, Friday.--

Tweed Daily · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

The leader of the Country Party (Mr. Buttenshaw) said to-day he was absolutely stunned when lie heard of the death of Mr. A. J. Pollock,…

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Obituary Mr. D. Maloney

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 4

The death occurred at Maclean last Thursday of Mr. Daniel Maloney, 88 years of age, a resident of Shark Creek, near Maclean, for 60 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. K. Franks

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

The death occurred at a hospital at Murwillumbah early yesterday morning of Mr. William Kendall Franks, late of Dungay. Death was due to…

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Late Mr. A. J. Pollack Representative Funeral

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A., took place on Saturday. The body was cremated at Rook wood, after a service at 'St. Stephen's,…

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Late Mr- Pollack Parliament's Tribute House Adjourns

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.-- Eulogistic reference to the late Mr. A. J. Pollack (Country Party member for Clarence) ware made in the Legislative Assembly…

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Late Mr. Pollack Parliament Adjourns SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 8

Eulogistic references to the late Mr. A. J. Pollack were made in the Legislative Assembly to-day before the House adjourned as a tribute of…

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Death of Centenarian Couple

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

A Rome message states that Prietro Mea and his wife, Helene, both became centenarians last week, and the townsfolk of Pupigliano entertained…

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Granville Tragedy. Death of Woman

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Kathleen Mitchell, one of the victims of last nights, shooting tragedy at Granville, died this morning in the Auburn District…

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Obituary Mr. George Thompson

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 8

Mr. George Edward Thompson, health and building inspector to the Bankstown Council, died suddenly at his home in Kitchener-parade,…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. H. Kirkland

Tweed Daily · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 2

The death occurred art Coraki on Friday last of Mr. W. H. Kirkland, aged 66 years, after a long illness, which confined him to his bed for the…

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Obituary Mr. R. Pollings

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. Collings, aged 74, died at his residence at Clunes yesterday. His health had been failing for some time. He was a well known and respected…

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Obituary. Mr. W. H. Kirkland

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

An old and respected resident of the Mid Richmond in the person of Mr. William Henry Kirkland, aged 66, died at Coraki on Friday last, the…

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Death of John West, M.H.R. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

The death is anounced of Mr. John West, member of East Sydney in the House of Representatives. He has represented his constituency for 21…

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Death of Mr. Jno. Sheridan Pine Old Citizen Passes Suddenly

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 5

Coraki citizens were deeply shocked yesterday morning when they heard the news that Mr. John Sheridan had passed away suddenly the previous evening…

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