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

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

535 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 27

Death of “Joe” Orbell

Leader · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. Joseph Orbell In Orange will sincerely regret to hear of his death, which took place at Cobar on Saturday afternoon…

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Death of Mrs. Croft

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

About three weeks ago, Mrs. Croft (oldest daughter of Mr. J. Stowell, of Lithgow), who had resided in Burraga for many years, came to her parents'…

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Death of a Noted Pigeon Shot LONDON, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 3

The death is announced at Monte Carlo of Mr. Hector Fraser, the noted pigeon shot from tuberculosis…

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Death of Mr. H. P. Grinsted. Promising Young Man Cut Off Suddenly

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Grinsted and family, of Main-street, will learn with very deep regret of the comparatively sudden death of Mr. Henry…

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Death of a Merriwa Resident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 12

On the 9th instant, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, there passed away a most estimate and universally esteemed young man—Mr. Percy Vincent Baker,…

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Funeral of the Late H. P. Grinsted

Leader · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The funeral of the late H. P. Grinsted took place yesterday afternoon. The remains were taken to Holy Trinity Church, where a short…

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The Late Mr. H. P. Grinsted

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

The body of the late Nr. H. P. Grinsted, who died at his brother's residence in Main-street on Monday night, was taken to Orange by the afternoon passenger train on…

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"In the Dim Distance." Soldier's Memorial Unveiling Death of the Market Buildings

National Advocate · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 3

Very Rev. Dean Marriott is hopeful that Bathurst may yet have a soldiers' memorial, and that within the life of the present members of the meeting of that body, he…

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Obituary

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 10

MR. BRIAR MATTHEWS, who has only just recently settled down at Gregra, suffered a severe bereavement on Monday last by the death of his wife, who passed away from a…

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Death of a Jockey GRENFELL

National Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The jockey, Joseph Williamson, of Cowra, who was injured at the Grenfell races on Tuesday, died in the hospital this morning. He was riding…

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Death of Mrs Grey

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 2

The death occurred this morning, at her residence, Flirtation Hill, of Mrs Grey, at the advanced age of 74 years. The deceased lady was the…

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Death of Colonel George Waddell SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

Colonel George Waddell died suddenly at the Atheneum Club, City, last night. He attended a church parade in the afternoon, and appeared to be in his usual health…

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Found Dead. Death of Ferdinand Hertel. Magisterial Inquiry

Leader · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

A magisterial inquiry into the cause of death of Ferdinand Hertel (reported In yesterday’s “Loader”) was held yesterday afternoon at the Court…

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Obituary Colonel George Walker Waddell Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

Colonel George Walker Waddell died suddenly at the Athenaeum Club, last night (Sunday), after attending the Empires Day church porade at St…

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Colonel Waddell. the Funeral Ceremony. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

The funeral of the late Colonel G. W. Waddell took place at the Waverley cemetery this afternoon. The remains were interred with full…

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Alexander Brown's Death Traces of Arsenical Poisoning Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 2

The inquest on the death of Alexander Brown was continued to-day. The Government analyst said that…

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Alexander Brown's Death Purchases of Strychnine Hospital Patient's Statement Mrs.ba[?]ke Committed for Trial Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the d[?] of Alexander Brown was continued o[?]y Edward Hinwest, a chemist, residing…

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Death of Mrs. Brown

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 2

It is our sad duty to record another sudden death. Early on Saturday morning last Mrs. Brown, aged 34 years, a daughter of the late Robert…

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Millthorpe News. OBITUARY

Leader · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 4

We much regret having to record the death of Mrs. Eve, Sear., which and event occurred on Saturday morning at her son's (Mr. David Eve)…

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The Late Mrs. Eve

Leader · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 4

The remains of the late Mrs. Eve. [?]enr, were interred in the Wesleyan portion of the Millthorpe cemetery yesterday. The funeral was very…

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