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Southern Highlands · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence, Argyle-street, Moss Vale, on Thursday, of Mrs. Martha Jane Prigg, wife of Mr. William Thomas Prigg, aged…

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Death of Mrs. Norman

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

With cruel suddenness, death entered one of the most respected families in the district on Friday morning last, when, at Berrima District…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 2

Mr. Hubert F. T. Bode passed away on Monday at his residence, "Faversham," Church Road, Moss Vale. The funeral took place…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 2

A well-known figure at Robertson and B.D. Shows was that of Mr. James Graham, of "Violet Bank," Barrengarry, who recently…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Wingello on Saturday of Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy, relict of the late Mr. James Murphy, aged 89 years…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday at his residence, Parkes Road, Moss Vale, of Mr. Samuel John Woods, aged 78 years. A widow, one son…

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Death of Mr. Shepherd

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

The sudden death of Mr. Sid. Shepherd on Thursday cast a gloom over the district where he was widely known and highly respected…

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Death of Sir James Murdoch

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of Sir James Murdoch, of "Bendooley," Berrima, and Sydney, who died on Monday at the age of 72…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday at his residence, Garrett Street, Moss Vale, of Mr. George Brown, aged 71 years. A widow, four sons and three…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred after a brief illness at Harden yesterday (Tuesday) morning of Mr. E. ("Ted") Wallis, aged 46 years. Deceased, who was…

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Death of Mrs. Douglas

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Mary' Douglas, who passed away at her residence at East Kangaloon on Thursday last, was a native of Albion Park and a daughter of the…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. Edward Leibech, aged 68 years, of Garrett Street, Moss Vale, was found dead in a coal truck at Moss Vale on Tuesday night. He was…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence, Hoskins Street, Moss Vale, on Thursday lust, of Mrs. C. E. Hutchinson, relict of the late Mr. N…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

The death of Mrs. James Wallis, which, occurred at her residence, Berrima Road, Moss Vale, on Saturday night, following a sadden heart…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the Berrima District Hospital early on Friday morning of Mrs. Manion, wife of Mr. John Manion, of Berrima Road, Moss…

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Death of Mr. Busby

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 2

By the death of Mr. J. A. Busby, who passed away last week, Bowral has lost an estimable citizen, who, although suffering from a physical…

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Death of Mr. Lyons

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

We are very sorry to hear of the death of our late Prime Minister, who had proved him self to be a man of sterling…

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Death of Mr. Chant

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. Albert Chant, member of a well-known district family, died in Berrima District Hospital on Tuesday last. He was born at Jellore 70…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence, Wyong, on Saturday, of Mrs Constance Annie Spencer, wife of [?]…

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Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Lewisham on Thursday of Mrs. Annie Manion, relict of the late Michael Manion, of Moss Vale. Deceased, who is a native…

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