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Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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Death of Mrs J. E. Lawson

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 2

Mrs J. E. Lawson, wife of one of our oldest and best-known businessmen, died at her home in parker street on Tuesday morning after a…

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Obituary Mr. Robert J. Bigg

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 5

The death occurred in Brisbane, Queensland, on July 4 of Robert John Bigg, at the age of 76. Away back in 1885 to 1984 he was…

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Obituary. Mr. R. Bigg

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

The death occurred in Brisbane, Q., on the 11th July, of Mr. Robert John Bigg, at the age of 76, who was born in Kiama. In 1885 to 1904, he was…

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Obituary Mr. Matthew Feehan

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 2

The death occurred on July 10 of Mr, Matthew Feehan, of Braidwood, The deceased, who was a cousin of Mrs. Ellen Robinson and Mrs. R…

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Death of Noted Jersey Bull Navua Coronation Oxford

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

Breeders generally and particularly admirers of the Jersey breed will learn with regret of the death. recently, of the noted ball. Navna…

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Obituary

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 5

Mr. John Pike, a very old and respected resident of the community, died on Monday night, aged 92. We understand the late Mr. Pike…

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Death of Mrs Frank Gleeson

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

After a long illness, Mrs Frank Gleeson died at her home in Bega last night She had been an invalid for some time. Mrs Gleeson was a…

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Death of Mr Grassick. Formerly Headmaster Bega School

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

Only a few weeks back Mr C. C. [?] one time headmaster of Bega School, retired after 60 years’ service, and It will be remembered…

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Death of old Begaite Mr Michael Joseph Maher. (From Lismore “Star.”)

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 1

After a short illness, Mr Michael Joseph Maher, of Mullumbimby, aged 84, who only recently retired from active farming, died in St. Vincent’s…

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Death of Mr Percy Beresford

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 2

Mr A. P. Beresford, the well-known Bega butcher, died early on Tuesday morning, after a lengthy illness, aged 73. Mr Beresford had been in poor…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Lucas—91 Years

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 5

At the ripe old age of 91 years, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Lucas, the demise taking place at a private hospital at Ashfield on…

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Obituary. Mr. M. Ryan

The Nowra Leader · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 7

A well-known identity in the personage of Mr. Michael Ryan, of Harley Hill, died suddenly at his home on Sunday afternoon. He had attended…

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Late Mr James Tapper (From Kyogle Paper.)

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 1

A tribute to the high esteem in which Mr James Tapper, of Wiangaree, was held was the large and representative attendance at his…

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Obituary Mr. William Clancy

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 5

A well known and extreme resident of Jamberoo, where he spent his boyhood days. Mr. William Clancy died at the residence of his…

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Obituary

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

The death occurred on Thursday last week, of a highly respected resident of Wollongong in the person of Mr. Jeremiah O'Sullivan, of 33…

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Death of Mr. Geo. Simmons

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 1

Another fatal accident occurred at [?] during the week-end, when Mr, Geo, Simmons, a well-known resident, died from injuries received…

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Death of Mr J. R. Logan. Great Loss to Eden and Country

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

By the death of Mr. John Ronaldson Logan, which accrued at his home, “Edrom.” Eden, on Saturday night last there has present away a…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Blenkinsopp

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

The death Occurred at Berry Hospital on Thursday last Week of Mr. J. Blenkinsopp, aged 66 years. Some little time ago he purchased a nice…

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Sad Fatality. Death of Mr. Gordon Hughes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

On Saturday evening local residents were shocked to learn that Mr. Gordon Hughes, of Illaroo Road, Bomaderry, had died some little time…

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Obituary

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 3

Mrs. Annie Newton, relict of the late Joseph Newton, and mother of the Rev. A. T. Newton, of Nowra, passed away at her home in…

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