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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1932

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Obituary Mr. Henry Watson

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

Mr. Henry Watson, a former resident of Ballina, died at Mosman recently, aged 92 years. He was born in 1840, at Clitheroe, near Manchester,…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Isabella Wardrop

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

The death occurred at 10.15 last night, at her residence, Byangum Road; Murwillumbah, of Mrs. Isabella War drop, at the age of 85 years…

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Byron Bay Tragedy Death of Surfer Heart Seizure Probable

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

While hundreds of people in the surf and on the beach were enjoying themselves at Byron Bay yesterday a tragedy occurred, while…

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Obituary the Tweed's Loss Passing of Mrs. Isabella Wardrop Funeral Yesterday

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

"The Tweed has lost the finest woman who ever came here." This spontaneous tribute from the lips of an old Tweed pioneer, at the funeral…

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Obituary Mr. A. S. Long

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. Albert Sydney Long, victim of the Byron Bay surfing tragedy took place yesterday in the Church of England portion of the…

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Obituary. Passing of a Pioneer

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. Geo. Osmond, 92, one of the pioneers of Dungog district, who died last week, had lived for 80 yours in the Paterson and Dungog districts. His…

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Byron Bay Surf Tragedy Funeral of Victim Coroner's Inquiry

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

The funeral of the victim of the surfing tragedy at Byron Bay on Sunday, Albert Sydney Long, took place at Byron Bay yesterday afternoon in the…

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Obituary. MRS. B. BRIDGE

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

The death occurred at Tamworth District Hospital of Mrs. Bertha Bridge, wife of Mr. Benjamin Bridge, a well-known figure in northern racing…

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Obituary Mr. James Nunan

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. James Nunan, of Terania Street, North Lismore, moved from St. Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore, Rev. Father Gieson…

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Obituary. Mr. Cornelius Collins

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

The death occurred in the early of Saturday morning of Mr. Cornelius Collins, at the age of 75 yeas. The late Mr. Collins had…

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Obituary Mr. John Barrie

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

The death, occurred at his home at North Sydney recently of Mr. John Barry, aged 90, who was formerly well-known on the North Coast. After…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. H. Hosking

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

The death occurred at Grafton on February 16 of John Herbert Hosking at the age of 63 years, following a lengthy illness. Born in South…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4

Mrs. John Spencer, 76, a very old resident of Dungong, died this week. After a long illness the death occurred at Nabiae on Sunday of Mrs. Frances…

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Obituary Mrs. Rebecca Seccombe

Northern Star · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4

One of the Richmond River district's best known pioneers and one of the first settlers in the Wollongbar district, Mrs. Rebecca Seccombe, died at…

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Son Charged Death of Italian GRIFFITH

Northern Star · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 9

The inquest commenced on Tuesday into the death of Rocco Trimarchi who was shot in the head at his home on January 26. Sam Salvatore Trimarchi, a…

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Obituary Mrs. Rebecca Seccombe

Northern Star · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 8

Friends from all over the Richmond River district were present at the funeral yesterday of Mrs. Rebecca Seccombe, who died the previous day at…

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OBITUARY Mr. William Gilmore

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

The death occurred at Byron Bay on Saturday of Mr. William Gilmore on the anniversary of his eightieth birthday…

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Obituary Mr. William Gilmour

Northern Star · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 4

Mr. William Gilmour died at Byrou Bay on Saturday morning last on his 80th birthday. Mr. Gilmour was born at Pampoolah (Manning River…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Kelly

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Kelly, whose death at the age of 85, was reported in our last issue, was born in County Clare, Ireland. came to Australia at the age of 21…

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Obituary Mrs. Matilda Thomson

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 4

Mrs. Matilda Thomson, aged 85, relict of the late Mr. William Martin Thomson, died in Lismore last night. She had been in bad health for a…

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