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

Obituaries & funerals, 1897

232 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 12

Death of a Journalist. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1897 · page 3

The editor of the Chinese Herald, Sydney, Mr. Lee Choy Chong died on Saturday at the age of 61. He was the most noted Chinese poet, in Australia and…

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Sudden Death of a Minister

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 3

Rev. J. Linden, Primitive Methodist minister of Hobart, died suddenly yesterday after conducting morning service…

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The Late Mr. Goodchap

National Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 2

A general meeting of railway employees, subscribers to the memorial to be erected to the late Mr. Goodchap, was held at the Railway Institute on…

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Death of a Centenarian. ALBURY

National Advocate · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

Michael Leary, probably the oldest man in Australia, died at Albury last night. He was born at Cork (Ireland) in 1795, and was consequently 102 years…

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Death of the Dowager Empress of Japan. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

Burns, Philp and Co. have received from their Yokohama agents a cable announcing the death of the Dowager Empress of Japan. She was born…

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Fatal Lift Accident. Death of Mr. Joseph Leeds. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 2

Mr Joseph Leeds, the well-known stock and station agent, met with bis death last night by falling down a lift well at his office in George-street. He was found by…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Leeds. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

At the inquest on the body of Mr. Joseph Leeds to-day, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Deceased was very widely respected both in…

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Death of a Bishop. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

The death us announced of the Right Rev. William Basil Jones, D.D., Bishop of St. David's, Wales. The deceased prolate was born at Leytonstone. Essex, in 1822, and…

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The Death of Mr. Joseph Leeds. Inquest on the Body

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2

The inquest on the body of Mr. Joseph Leeds, who was killed as reported was held at the residence of the family, Kerribree. 25. Hereford-street, Glebe Point…

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Inquest on the Late Mr. Sawyer

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 2

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Mr. William Sawyer, jun., was held at the Court-house yesterday morning…

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Death of a Rylstone Resident. Ministerial Movements. RYLSTONE, Monday. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 2

Mr. Gould, Minister for Justice, left here for New Zealand to-day. The Premier of Queensland Sir Hugh Nelson who has been in Sydney, leaves on…

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Death of a Farmer. COOLAMON

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 3

An elderly farmer named Stewart, a well known resident of this place, dropped dead to-day whilst chopping wood. It is believed thai death was due…

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Death of a Russian Official. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 3

A telegram from St. Petersburg reports the death of M. Vasilofsky, President of the Russian State Railway Department. M. Vasilofsky was shot and severely wounded…

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Tragic Death of a Diver. a Fatal Experiment. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

A sad accident occured to-day in connection with the trial of M'Quillan's new diving gear, which, it is claimed, can be used at much greater depths than…

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Death of Mr. Keevers. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. George Keevers, a very old resident of Kiama, and the father of the mayoress of Forbes, was found dead in his bed this morning having died of…

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Death of Pitman. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 January 1897 · page 3

The death ia announced of Sir Isaac Pitman, the famous inventor of shorthand…

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Death of Mr. E. G. Ward. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. E. G. Ward, ex-Registror-General in dead, aged 68 years…

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Death of an Ex-M.P. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Bowes ex-M.P. for Morpeth, died last night…

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Death of a Turnkey. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

Jno. Longford, formerly chief warder of Darlinghurst gaol died yesterday…

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The Steamer Burrumbeel. Rumored Death of Sir William Thurston. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

The steamer Burrumbeel, hence to Melbourne, signalled off Wilson's Promontory yesternight that the Governor of the Canadian Channel Island had died on board…

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