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Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Mrs Haslingden

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 3

Mrs Edith Haslingden, relict of the late Mr Alexander Haslingden. died at her home in Bega on Wednesday afternoon of last week, after…

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Death of Mr Wm Brown

The Bega District News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

A very sad death occurred in Bega Hospital last night, when Mr William Brown, one of Bemboka’s best-known and most popular…

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Sudden Death of Mr Robert Cowan

The Bega District News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

Bega friends received a great shock this morning when told of the sudden death of Mr Robert Cowan, the well-known Sydney bar…

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The late Mr. R. Cowan

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr Robert Cowan was held on Tuesday afternoon, the remains, being interred in the Church of England portion…

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Death of Mr. D. Fraser

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

The death occurred early yesterday morning in Sydney of Mr. D. Fraser, who during his residence of about a dozen years in Nowra had won for…

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Death of Mr. D. Fraser

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The death of Mr. Daniel Fraser, of Nowra, occurred at a private hospital, Stanmore, early on Tuesday morning last. He had not been in…

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Death of Mrs John Howard

The Bega District News · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

One of the oldest pioneers of the district, Mrs John Howard, died in Bega District Hospital on Saturday morning. About a week before the…

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Death of Mr. Alex Ikin

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

The death occurred on Tuesday [?]ast, at Lewisham private hospital, of Mr. Alexander Charles Nicholson [?]kin, of Wyhemia, Northcote-road…

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Noted Sculler. Death Of J. M'Lean. Former World's Champion

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

The death of Jack M'Lean, at his [?]esidence, Clifton-road, Clovelly, on Saturday last week, at the age of 73, [?]emoves a figure that was prominent…

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The Late Mr. Alec Ikin

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 3

As stated in Wednesday's "Telegraph." Mr. Alee Ikin, a very old and highly-esteemed resident of Nowra, died in Sydney on Tuesday last…

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Sad Death Of A Mourner

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

On Thursday last week, as published in our issue of Friday last, the funeral of Mr. Alex, C. N. Ikin took place at Nowrn. Included in the mourners were…

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Passing of the Pioneers. Death of William Went

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

A fine old Australian and venerable identity of tins district passed away at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. T. McCarthy) on Wednesday…

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Death of Mr. J. E. Rolfe

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

The death of Mr. John E. Rolfe occurred at the residence of his brother, Mr. Wm. Rolfe, Nowra, on Saturday morning last, aged 65 years. Some time…

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Death of Mr. F. Taylor

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 3

The death occurred on Thursday afternoon, at his residence, Bridge Road, of Mr. Frank Taylor, in his 38th year. The deceased was the…

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Death of Mrs. A. Robinson

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

Candelo district lost one of its oldest and most respected identities in the death of Mrs Alex. Robinson, who passed away at the old home…

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Death of Mr. Frank Taylor

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. Frank Taylor passed out at his residence, Bridge Road, on Friday evening last, after a lingering illness. During his trying time he with…

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Death of Mrs. S. J. Williams

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Another of the district's grand old pioneer spirits passed away on Tuesday night in the. person of Mrs. R J. Williams senr., or Kameruka, at…

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Death of "Queen Mary" an Aged Aboriginal Royalty

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 8

On Sunday afternoon, February 26th, the mortal remains of Mary I Goulcling, known locally as "Queen Mary," were laid to rest in the quiet…

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Obituary Charles Alfred Stiles

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 3

As briefly mentioned in Saturday's issue, the death took place on Friday, following a severe attack of pneumonia, of Mr. Charles Alfred Stiles…

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Death of Mr G. M. Allen

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

Mr G. M. Alien, an old and highly esteemed resident, of Wolumla, who had been under medical treatment for many months past, died…

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