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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 5 of 12

Death of an Aboriginal. DUBBO

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 3

An old identity named Billy Shippy, an aboriginal, who formerly belonged to Wellington, but for many years has been about Dubbo, was found dead in his…

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Obituary

National Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 2

On Thursday night there passed away one of the oldest identities of Bathurst in the person of Mrs. J.DcClonett. The lady's death was somewhat sudden,…

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Strange Death of a Woman. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 3

A woman named Elizabeth Corr was found dead at her residence, Short-street, Marrickville, on Thursday afternoon, lying on her back in the kitchen under…

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The Death of Private Sneller. Sympathy From Mr. Chamberlain. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 3

Private Sneller of the Geraldton (W.A.), infantry who was killed on the R.M.S. Oratava, while voyaging to England with the contingent of troops…

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Death of Sir Henry Ayers. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 3

Sir Henry Ayers, a prominent public mm of South Australia, died is Adelaide to-day…

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Death of Mrs. T. G. Webb. ORANGE, Saturday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

Mrs. T. G. Webb, of Springfield, Byng, died from typhoid fever last night at 8.15 o'clock, after a brief illness. The funeral takes place in the Byng Cemetery…

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The Perils of Exploration. Sad Death of Two Men

National Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

It has been definitely proved that the two missing men, George Jones and Charles Wells, of the Calvert Exploring Expedition, perished miserably. Mr. Magarey, secretary…

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Death of Mrs. T.G. Webb

National Advocate · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. W. H. Webb will be sorry to hear of the death of his step-mother, Mrs. T. G. Webb, at Springfield. Mr. Webb left for…

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Death of Archdeacon Pid-dington. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 3

Heath of Archdeacon Pid-dington. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Archdeacon Piddington died at Tamworth yesternight…

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Death of Charles Cavill

National Advocate · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 2

A wire from Auckland states that Charles Cavill, the Australian swimmer, was drowned while giving an exhibition in Jackson's baths at Stockton,…

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Death of Mrs. John Balfe

Molong Argus · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 2

THE old inhabitants are rapidly taking their last farewell of us; link after link the long chair of pioneer faces is shorting, and passing daily from us…

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The Funeral of Mr. Kelly

National Advocate · Monday 21 June 1897 · page 2

The interment of the remains of the late Mr. Thomas Kelly took place yesterday afternoon. The funeral procession was led by a number of Oddfellows, the deceased…

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Death of an Old Colonist. ORANGE

National Advocate · Monday 21 June 1897 · page 3

Mrs. Leahey, a very old colonist, died this morning at the residence of her son Mr. Michael Leahey, of the Gladstone Hotel. The deceased lady came to the…

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Death of a Prominent Colonist

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

The death of Alderman Hutchinson, of the Glebe, was announced on Saturday. Mr. Hutchinson was a well-known figure in municipal circles. For a…

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The Death of Mr. Eddy

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

It is perhaps not too much to say that the death of Mr. Eddy will tinge with sadness the joyful celebrations in this colony of the Queen's glorious…

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DEATH of Mr. Eddy. a Great Administrator. a Faithful, Able Servant. a Skilful and Wise Manager. Brisbane

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

Mr. Eddy, Chief Commissioner for Railways, is seriously ill here. He has been feeling the effects of overwork for some time past, and a short time since…

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The Late Mr. Eddy. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 3

Mrs. Eddy with the body of her husband arrived by special train from Brisbane this evening. BLAYNEY, Tuesday…

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To-Day's Telegrams. The Late Mr. Eddy. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 3

Msny country railway stations were draped in black yesterday as a mark of respect for the late Chief Commission or, Mr. Eddy…

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The Late Mr. Eddy. an Imposing Funeral. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 June 1897 · page 3

The remains of the late Railway Commissioner Eddy were interred this afternoon at the Waverly Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of…

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The Late Mr. Eddy. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 June 1897 · page 3

The Chief Justice this morning, sitting in the Criminal Court, took occasion to pay a very high tribute to the late Commissioner Eddy, whose place he said it would be…

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