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

Obituaries & funerals, 1899

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Death of George Sir Bowen. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 3

The death is announced ol the Right Hon. Sir George Ferguson Bowen, formerly Governor successively of Queensland, New Zealand, and Victoria…

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Death of Sir George Bowen. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

The death is announced of Sir George Bowen, formerly Governor of Victoria and other colonies…

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Death of Mrs. Thomas Rope

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 13

A well-known resident died on Tuesday in the person of Mrs. Thomas Rope, The deccased, who was of advanced ago, leaves a large family…

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The Late Sydney Deveson. the Funeral

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

At the funeral of Sydney Deveson, which took place in Sydney on Wednesday morning last, the coffin was literally covered with wreaths, bearing mute but indisputable…

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Funeral of M. Faure. Disturbances Dreaded. Fears of the Judges. Attempt to Burn a Church London

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

Anxiety is expressed concerning the behaviour of the people on the occasion of the faneral of the late French President. burn down the Church of the Sacred Heart in Paris. This church was erected inememory of the victims of the Commune…

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Death of an Infant

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 7

WE regret to report the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker, of Burrawong, at the age of 16 months. The little one was naturally of a delicate constitution, and last…

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The Troubles of France. the President's Funeral. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 3

When the officials were returning from President Faure's funeral Paul Deroulede sized General Roget's bridle, exclaiming "The time for action has arrived; march…

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The Late French President. the Funeral Undisturbed, Cheers for the Army. London

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

The funeral of the late President Faure proceeded quietly. Crowds of people took up their positions overnight from which they…

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Obituary. the Late Mr. Henry Hookey. J.p

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. Henry Hookey, of Rookley Farm, Rockley, died yesterday morning at the age of 76 years after a long illness. Some six or nine months ago he was in a very critical…

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The Late Mr. Henry Drew

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. Henry Drew, a very old identity in Bathurst, died during Saturday night. He had not been in good health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Although…

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Death of an old Identity

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

Yesterday morning at 4 o'clock Mr. Henry Drew died at his late residence, Oaks-street, Deceased was a very old resident, having landed in the…

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Obituary. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3

The death is announced of Baron Paul Julius Renter, the German-English founder of Reuter's telegraphic agency, in his 85th year…

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Death of Mr. Henry Hockey. a Vert Old Rockley Identity. Rockley

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3

This morning, at about 7.20 o'clock, Mr. Henry Hockey, J.P., died at his residence, Rockley Farm, near Rockley. The deceased gentlemen had been a…

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The Governor's Departure News of the Death of His Son. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3

A cable was received at Government House this morning announcing the death of Lord Hampden's youngest son in England, aged 14. All festivities in…

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The Funeral of M. Faure. Fighting in the Paris Streets. Four Hundred Arrests. London

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3

M. Deroulede, whose attempts to provoke the treachery of the army were met with cold rebuffs, fears that he will be tried by the French…

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Death of Sub-Inspector Muggrove

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 2

Word was received in town yesterday of the death of Sub-Inspeotor Musgrove, who for about 15 years did service in the foot-police in Bathurst and retired on his…

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The Late Bains. Mr. Russell's Opinion

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 2

Interviewed with reference to the scope of Sunday's rainfall and weather prospects generally, Mr. Russell, Government Astronomer, said:-The reports up to the present…

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Death of Hon. Geoffrey Brand. the Governor's Departure Delayed. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 3

News was received by cable at Government house at 8 o'clock this morning of the death in England of the Hon. Geoffrey Brand, youngest son of His…

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Death of Sub-inspector Musgroye. a Veteran Police Officer

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

On Monday, at Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Mr. Musgrove, sub-Inspector of Police, succumbed to a virulent attack of diabetes. Deceased,…

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Death of Mr. F. A. Butler an Old. Wattle Flat Identity

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Butler, a very old resident of Wattle Flat and who for many years had been intimately identified with every movement for the public good in that…

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