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

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

372 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 19

Harbor Collision. Death of a Captain. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 3

At 6.30 this evening the steamer Centra, outward for Brisbane, while passing Dawes' Point, came in collision with the ketch Kornah, knocking…

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Death of a Railway Guard

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. John Hardacre, a well-known and popular railway guard, died recently in Penrith at the age of 45, leaving a widow and two children. He had a very large funeral. Regarding his career Nepean…

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Death of Dr. Hinton

National Advocate · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 2

A wire from Sofala yesterday stated that Dr. Hinton, who had resided there for 50 years, dropped dead whilst returning from a professional visit. The deceased gentleman,…

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The Death of Nelson

Molong Argus · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 2

Fifteen minutes after Hardy left him for the second time, the admiral became speechless; and when this had continued five minutes, the surgeon, who was…

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The Late Accident at Brown's Gap. Death of the Victim. Magisterial Inquiry

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 4

We regret to announce that the accident to Mr. John McMullen, at Brown's Gap, which we reported in our issue of the 15th, resulted fatally. The injured man was taken to the hospital on…

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Obituary. Death of Rev. Dr. Geikie

National Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

Universal regret was expressed by all sections of the local community on receipt of a wire from Sydney yesterday announcing the death of tho Rev. Dr…

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Death of Mr. T. O'dea

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 2

On Saturday morning last there passed away at the residence of his son at Lord- street, Bathurst, Mr. Thomas O'Dea. one of the beat known and most…

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Death of Lady Carlton. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

Lady Carlton died this morning after a lingering illness. Her many years of devoted labor in the interests of the poor had much to do with her delicate…

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The Late Dr. A. C. Geikie. Funeral Services

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

The last sad rites in connection with the funeral of the late Rev. Dr. A. C. Geikie, D.D., L.L.D., whose death we reported on Saturday, were performed in…

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Death of an Ex-M.P. ORANGE

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

Mr. George M'Kay, who at one time represented the district in Parliament, died yesterday, aged 80 years. He was buried to-day…

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Death of Prince Bismack. the Ex-chancellor of Germany. a Peaceful End. London

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

Prince Bismarck, ex-Chancellor of Germany, died peacefully at 11 o'clock last night. [Prince Von Edward Leopold…

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Death of a Bathurst Native

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 2

A well-known former resident of Bathurst in the person of Mr. Jonas R. Toole, aged 66 years, died at the residence of his brother, Mr. George Toole, Piper and…

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Death of Prince Bismarck. General European Sorrow. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 3

Profound national sorrow has been occasioned throughout Germany. Flags are everywhere flown at half-mast, and the newspapers, which are issued with…

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Death of Mrs. J. Boyd

National Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1898 · page 2

Mrs. James Boyd, a very old resident, aged 88 years, passed over to the great majority at Rainham yesterday morning. Of a generous and charitable disposition, the…

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The-World Death of Prince Bismarck. Highest Honors Proposed, Wishes of the Deceased. London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1898 · page 3

The Kaiser has telegraphed to Herbert Bismarck, son of the deceased statesman, in the following terms:— "I mourn the loss of Germany's great…

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Death of a Bathurst Native

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 3

Says Tuesday's Ad[?]ate:--A well-known former resident of Bathurst, in the person of Mr. Jonas R. Toole, aged 66 years, died at the residence of his brother, Mr. George Toole, Piper and Seymour streets…

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Death of Bismarck. "The Man of Blood and Iron."

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 August 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.--It is announced from Berlin that Prince Bismarck, ex-Chancellor of the German Empire, died at Friedrichsruh at 11 o'clock last night. The great soldier and…

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Funeral of Mrs. Boyd

National Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jas. Boyd, which left her late residence, Rainham, at 2 o'clock yesterday, was one of the largest that has ever passed through the city, all sections…

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Death of Prince Bismarck. LONDON

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

Profound national sorrow has been occasioned throughout Germany. Flags are everywhere flown at half-mast, and the newspapers, which are issued with black columns…

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