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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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OBITUARY Mr. Amos William Sharpe

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at South Lismore on February 7 of Mr. Amos William Sharpe, at the age of 63 years. The late Mr. Sharpe was a well known but…

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Death of Mr Geo. Thompson Impressive Funeral Ceremony

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest, Lay down thy weary head upon thy ! Saviour's breast;…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Margaret Joubert

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The late Mrs. Margaret Joubert, of Hunter's Hill, Sydney, who died in Tuesday night, will be well remembered on the Tweed for her…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Florence Runge

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

Mrs. Florence Runge, wife of Mr. A. Runge, of Newcastle, died at Tweed O strict Hospital early yesterday morning after an illness extending…

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Obituary Mrs. M. S. Joubert

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

Lane Cove ferries flew their flags half-mast on Wednesday in memory of Mrs. Margaret Scott Joubert, widow of the late Numa A. Joubert, whose…

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Accidental Tugun Fatality Death of Little Girl Coroner's Finding

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

At Tweed Heads Court House yesterday morning, Mr. C. Morley, J.P., Coroner for the Tweed Heads district, conducted an inquest concerning the…

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Obituary Mr. W. P. Sketchley

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4
Also in Tweed Daily

The funeral of the late William Patrick Sketchley (41), who died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. McLean, at Bangalow on Friday,…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Smith

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 6

The death occurred in the Lower Clarence Hospital, Maclean, on Sunday afternoon of an old and respected resident of the Clarence in the person…

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Death of Melba. Expressions of Sympathy. London

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

Musicians united in paying tribute to Dame Nellie Melba, expressing most profound sorrow. Peter Dawson said: "Melba always uplifted one…

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Funeral Arrangements

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--Dame Nellie Melba's body was placed on board the Melbourne express to-night. The funeral service will be held in Scot's…

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Death of Madame Melba

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

After an illness lasting many weeks, Dame Nellie Melba died at St. Vincent 's private hospital on Monday afternoon at the age of 69. All her…

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No State Funeral Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 9

The Premier (Mr. Hogan) said to-day that he could not see his way clear to arrange a State funeral for Dame Melba…

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Obituary Mrs. Gladys Carroll

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

Mrs. Gladys Carroll, wife of Mr. Victor Carroll of Casino, died on Mon-day night at the age of 21 years. Mrs. Carroll was the daughter of Mr. and…

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Obituary. MR. R. O. JOHNSTON

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday with tragic suddenness of Mr. Raymond Oakes Johnston, who was Crown purchase inspector at Casino. The late…

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Obituary. Glenva Flanagan

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

There is no death; what seems so is transition; This life of mortal breath, Is but a suburb of the lifeElysian,…

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OBITUARY Mr. Edward Smith

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

The death occurred in the L.C. Hospital, Maclea, on Sunday afternoon of an old and respected resident of the Clarence in the person of Mr…

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Last Rites Dame Melba's Funeral MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

Thousands of citizens passed through Scots' Church to-day to view the body of Melba, which was lying in state. Hundreds of people attended the…

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Obituary Mr. R. Collings

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 8

The death occurred at his residence, "Greenwood", Clunes, on Feb. 5, of Mr. Robert Collings at the age of 74 years. Mr. Collings was born at…

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House Ransacked Owner at Wife's Funeral SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 15

When plainclothes Constable Mc-Mahon returned to his home at Paddington yesterday afternoon after attending the funeral of his wife he…

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