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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1893

166 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 9

Funeral of H. M'Quade. SYDNEY, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1893 · page 2

The funeral of the late Henry M'Quade was very largely attended this afternoon…

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Death of an old Identity

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1893 · page 3

An old lady named Mrs. S. Bickerton, about 74 years of age, was buried in the Church of England cemetry yesterday afternoon. Deceased was…

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The Rumors anent the Late Mr Merriman, That His Coffin Was Filled with Stones. Sydney, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1893 · page 3

Both Sunday papers to-day authoritatively deny the rumors that the ex-City Solicitor is not dead, and that the coffin was filled with bricks. The undertaker…

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Death of Mr. G. Daniels

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1893 · page 2

We regret to state that Mr. George Daniels expired Monday week last, after a protracted illness from consumption. Mr. Daniels was extremely…

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The Funeral at 5.30. Inscription on the Coffin

National Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1893 · page 2

The funeral moved from the gaol gates at 5.80., and proceeded to the Church of England Cemetery. The procession consisted of a hearse and one…

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Death of an Ex-Mayoress

National Advocate · Friday 1 December 1893 · page 2

Mrs. Sherry, wife of a former Mayor of Mudgee, died at that place Tuesday night after a long illness…

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Shocking Death of a Boy. He Goes to Play in a Sleeper Yard and Has His Neck Broken. Dubbo, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 1 December 1893 · page 3

A boy named Leslie Spence, whose parents live in Fitzroy-street, was killed this evening by a sleeper falling on him. The little fellow was playing in the…

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Death of Robert Mercer

National Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1893 · page 3

Mr Robert Mercer, who for many years, held the position of sub-inspector in the railway permanent way, department, died yesterday. He retired from the…

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Shocking Death of a Boy

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1893 · page 4

DUBBO, Thursday night.—A boy named Leslie Spense, whose parents live in Fitzroy-street, was killed this evening by a sleeper falling on him. The little fellow was…

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The Funeral at 5.30. Inscription on the Coffin

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1893 · page 8

The funeral moved from the goal gates at 5.30., and proceeded to the Church of England Cemetery. The procession consisted of a hearse and one mourning coach, in the latter being…

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The Train Outrage. Death of Ah Choy

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 December 1893 · page 2

As stated in yesterday's Free Press, the injured Chinaman, Ah Choy, had died that morning in the Wellington Hospital. Yesterday's Wellington Gazette says :—…

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Death of Ah Choy. His Assailants Identified. Wellington, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1893 · page 2

Ah Choy, the Chinaman who jumped from the western mail last Monday, died from the effects of his injuries in thee Wellington hospital this morning. The…

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Funeral of Preston. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1893 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Preston, the victim of the Mountain murderer, took place this afternoon, the remains being conveyed to Rookwood by the 2.25 train…

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Funeral of the Victims. Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1893 · page 3

The funeral of the victims of the Stockton disaster took place this afternoon. The first body removed was that of Bailey, which lay at his late residence…

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Death of Professor Tyndall. London

National Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1893 · page 2

The death is announced of Professor Tyndall. Later. It has transpired that Profespor Tyndall's death was due to an ovordoso of chloral. [Tho late Professor Tyndall, LL.D., D.U.L., F.R.S., was born on August…

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Death of a Wesleyan Minister

National Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 2

The death has taken place in Melbourne of the Rev. John Harcourt, a Wesleyan minister well known in most of the colonies…

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Death of Mrs. P. M'Ardle

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 4

QUITE a gloom was cast over the town yesterday (Friday) morning when the melancholy news was spread abroad that the wife of our respected townsman Mr. Peter M'Ardle had…

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The Funeral of the Late Mr. J. R. Jones

National Advocate · Monday 11 December 1893 · page 3

Saturday morning the interment of the late Mr. J. R. Jones' remains took place. The funeral, which was largely attended by members of all classes…

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The Garcoar Tragedy. Will of the Late Mr. Phillips. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1893 · page 3

The will of the late bank manager, Mr. Phillips, Corcoar, has been sworn at £835…

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A Parkes Funeral

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 December 1893 · page 2

The remains of Michael M'Glynn, librarian, Parkes, who died Friday, were interred Saturday afternoon with Masonic honors. Deceased saw active…

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