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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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Obituary Mrs. S. J. Kennedy

Northern Star · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

Mrs. Sidney Jane Kennedy (70), one of the best known residents of Clunes, died in a Lismore hospital last night. Deceased had been in ill-health for…

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Death of Aged Half-caste Bones in Fire Inquest Opened at Mungindi

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 5

MUNGUNDI, Thursday:-- Mr. Wilson, P. M., of Warwick, sat all day and to-night in an effort to finish the hearing of the case in…

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Obituary Frank Thomas Wardell

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 11

The funeral to-day of Frank Thomas the 14-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas (Wardell), who was killed when the gun be was…

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Died on Husband's Funeral Pyre Indian Woman Commits Suttee Police Arrived Too Late To Prevent Tragedy

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday: -- "The Times'" New Delhi correspondent says: The blowing of sacred conch shells and the clanging of…

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OBITUARY William Clyde Paxton

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

After an illness extending over approximately three months, the death occurred in a Murwillumbah hospital yesterday morning of William Clyde…

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Obituary Mrs. F. M. Smith Casino

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 10

The death occurred in the Casino Memorial Hospital on Friday afternoon of a well-known resident, Mrs. Florence May Smith, of Centre-street,…

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Obituary. Mr. D. G. Lee

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 3

Mr. Donald George Lee, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Lee, of South Casino, died in a private hospital in Parramatta on January…

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Obituary. Mrs. F. M. Smith

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

Much regret was felt by many old friends at Coraki at the news of the death on Friday last of Mrs. Florence May. Smith, of Casino, widow of the…

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Obituary Mr. D. H. McCAULEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 4

The death occurred in a Murwiilumbah hospital yesterday of Mr. David Henry McCauley, licensee of the Australian Hotel, Murwiilumbah…

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Man Charged with Murder Sequel to Death of Dubbo Chemist

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday:--In the Dubbo Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. Cookson, P.M., Clifford Linnel Re burger (23), laborer, was remanded…

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Obituary. Roy Charles Wickham

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the burial in the Wollongbar cemetery yesterday of Roy Charles Wickham, who was found dead in Lismore early on…

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Death of Kidnapped Boy Man's Amazing Outburst

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 3

TACOMA (Washington), Tuesday:--A man who was arrested at Portland (Oregon) for questioning in connection with the…

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Obituary Mr. Edward J. Doyle

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 4

The death occurred in a Murwillumbah hospital last night of Mr. Edward Joseph Doyle, aged 75, of Murwillumbah…

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Out of Hospital to Attend Funeral BRISBANE

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

Injured when the Puss Moth 'plane crashed into the sea near Double Island yesterday, the pilot, Patrick Moore, temporarily left Cairns hospital…

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Obituary Miss Sheila Mitchell Ballina

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

After a short illness Miss Sheila Mitchell, of Cumbalum, died in a private hospital to-day at the age of 18 years. Deceased, who was a daughter of Mr…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

The dentil is reported from North Queensland of Mrs. Eastment (a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frape, Senr., of Maclean), who for a time…

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OBITUARY Mr. Alfred E. Croft

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

The death occurred at his residence in Lord Street, Roseville, Sydney, on Tuesday, of Mr. Alfred E. Croft, aged 68, a former resident of…

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Obituary Miss Sheila Mitchell Ballina

Northern Star · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 10

Over 30 motor cars were included in the cortege when the funeral of Miss Sheila Mitchell moved from Sr. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church this…

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Death of Capt. E. M. Wright a Sad Story

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

In a recent issue we gave particulars of the death of Capt. E. M. Wright in Melbourne. Now Dubbo "liberal" throws a tragic sidelight on his demise…

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Latest Telegrams. Death of Skinny Moss. From Newsboy to Turf Magnate. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 5

The death occurred suddennly at Jervis Bay this morning of Edward Moss, the well-known racehorse owner. Deceased had attended a picture show…

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