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Emma Jane Smythe (1842–1916)

Two deaths occurred yesterday. Mrs Bernard [Emma Jane] Smythe passed away somewhat suddenly at her residence, Argyle-street; and a five-year-old daughter of Mr Harold Taylor succumbed to an illness in the Dangar Cottage Hospital. The late Mrs. Smythe, whose maiden name was Cobcroft, was a member of a well-known and highly respected family in the early history of Singleton.

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'Smythe, Emma Jane (1842–1916)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/smythe-emma-jane-25015/text33527, accessed 18 May 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Cobcroft, Emma Jane
Birth

21 July, 1842
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Death

4 August, 1916 (aged 74)

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.