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South Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Obituary Baby Ian Keys

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keys, in the death of their infant son, Ian Ross, who died at the David Berry Hospital on…

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Obituary Mr. Hugh Weir

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 3

Mr. Hugh Weir, apparently in the best of health when he visited former friends in the Shellharbour district about two months ago, died…

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The Late Mr. Gus Otton

The Bega District News · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 2

Brief mention was made in last issue of the death of Mr Gus Otton He was eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Otton, of “Ottonville,” Bega,…

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Obituary Mr. James Goodger

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 1

At the age of 77 years, Mr. James Goodger passed away at the Sydney Hospital on Monday last. He been ill for some time, and…

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Obituary Mr. George Paul Morschel

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 November 1942 · page 3

One of the very oldest natives of the Shoalhaven District, in the person of Mr. George Paul Morschel, Queen Street, Berry, died suddenly…

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Coroner Holds Inquiry Into Death of Mr. Samuel Webb

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 1

A coronial inquiry into the death of Samuel Gordon Webb, who was killed on the Huskisson Road on Tuesday of last week, when a…

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Death of Mr Ernest Otton

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 November 1942 · page 2

News of the death, of Mr Ernest Otton gave the community a shock on Tuesday morning, following so soon, after the passing of has brother Gus,…

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Obituary Mr. T. S. Taylor

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 2

Profound grief was felt on Saturday last, when news came through of the passing of Mr. T. S."Skepper" Taylor, of Quaama…

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Obituary Mr. James Alexander

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 3

The death occurred at a private hospital at Nowra on Friday morning last of Mr. James Alexander, of Barry, at the age of 85 years…

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The Late Mrs. Jas. McGregor

The Bega District News · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 2

As briefly stated in Thursday’s paper, Mrs James McGregor passed away in Bega District Hospital on Wednesday evening last On the previous Monday…

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Obituary Mr. Felix Joseph (Frank) Mclaren

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 2

Profound regret was express[?] on all sides throughout this district when it was known that [?] Felix Joseph McLaren had [?]…

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The Late Mrs. Kemp

The Bega District News · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 2

Mrs Mary Ann Kemp, widow of the late William Kemp, died at her home in Upper St., Bega, on Sunday morning last, aged 88 years and six months…

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Obituary Mrs. Campbell Mercer

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 3

We regret to have to record the unexpected passing of Mrs. Campbell Mercer, of “Hillside,” Moruya, whose death occurred at the Moruya…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Cam. Mercer

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 2

The deepest sympathy is extended to relatives on the passing of Mrs. Campbell Mercer of Moruya…

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Obituary Mr. Felix Joseph (Frank)mclaren

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 December 1942 · page 2

Profound regret was expressed on all sides throughout this district (says the “Shoalhaven News” of last week), when it was known…

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Obituary Mrs. Flora Anne Hyam

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 16 December 1942 · page 7

Whenever the Grim Reaper—Death—strikes, no matter whether its unwelcome coming is expected or otherwise. its visit leaves a trail…

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Obituary Mrs Sarah Selems

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 4

The passing to the Great Beyond of Mrs. Sarah Selems removed one of the district’s esteemed personalities, says the Camden “News.” The…

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Obituary Mr. W. [?] Burt Noted Banker Passes (From the “Wagga Advertiser”)

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 2

One of the oldest, best known, and most esteemed fingers in banking circles in Australia, Mr Walter Sidney Burt, died peacefully at the residence…

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The Late Mr. James Brady

The Bega District News · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 2

On Tuesday all section of the community [?]sid tribute to the late Mr James Brady, who was electrocuted in his bedroom on Sunday night, when…

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