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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 9 of 27

Death of Prince Davie

Leader · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 4

We are sorry to have to report loss lately sustained by Messrs McCooey Bros., of Forest Reefs, in the death of their well-known draught stallion…

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Funeral of the Late Sir H. Campbell-bannerman. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 6

The remains of the late Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman were buried at Megie. Scotland. Enormous crowds were present and five hundred wreaths were carried to…

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The Death -Knell of Cobdenism

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 2

Manchester, of all places, the natural home of the calico Jimmy, the birth place of Cobdenism: Manchester, that for more man two generations elected…

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Death of Miss Mabel Bowers

Leader · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

It is with deep regret that we have to report the death of Miss Mabel Bowers, aged 27 years, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bowers, of…

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Death of a Racehorse

Leader · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

During the running of the second Trial Stakes at the Wellington J.C. meeting, on Saturday, Persimmer led for about four furlongs, and then…

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Death of Mr. John Faber

Leader · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

The death occurred, at his residence, Lord-street, on Saturday night, of Mr. John Faber, aged 93, from senile decay. The deceased has been a…

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Death of Mr. P. Fitzgerald

Leader · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald, aged 53, third son of the late John Fitzgerald, of Mulyan, which sad…

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Death of Rev. E. Crozier. Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

Rev. E. Crazier, who had just taken up his duties in the Mudgee Methodist circuit, died at the manse last night, after a short illness. Mr. Crozier and his family were…

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The Death of Lilian Bridge Continuation of the Inquest West Maitland

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 2

The inquest concerning the death of the girl Lilian Bridge was continued to-day. Frederick Green, who appeared in custody, appeared to be…

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Motor Car Accident Death of a Doctor Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

Dr. H. R. Horne, who was injured in a motor car accident at Taralgon yesterday, died this morning. He was popular professionally, and as a…

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Death of Dr. Horne. a Distinguished Sportsman. Motor More Deadly Than Brigands. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

Dr. H. R. Horne, who was injured in the motor car accident at Trara[?] yesterday, died this morning. The doctor was a popular…

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Death of Matthew Fardy

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 4

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Matthew Fardy, which sad event took place at his late residence, Greghamstown, at…

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Death of W. C. Rodgers

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 4

The sad death occurred on Tuesday night of W. C. Rodgers, aged 8 years and 9 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Rodgers, of Millthorpe. The deceased…

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Death of Seni0r-sgt. Harvey

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 2

We regret to have to report the death, which occurred yesterday, at Mudgee, or Senior-Sergeant Harvey, at the age of 65 years, after an illness…

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Death of a Piambong Veteran

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 18

Mr John Freeman, a very old resident of Piambong Creek, passed away at Gulgong on Sunday last. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 82, and death…

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Death of Ex-Sergeant Harvey

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 15

Early yesterday morning it was voiced from one to the other of the residents of Mudgee that ex-Senior-sergeant Harvey had passed away. People heard it at…

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Death of Prominent Sportsman. Obit—c. B. FISHER. Adelaide

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 2

Mr. C. B. Fisher, whose name is well known throughout Australasia died at Glenelg this morning, aged 90 He spent various portions of his…

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The Late Mr. M Fardy

Leader · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

Yesterday was a day of regret for the people of Millthorpe, as it was the day on which they saw all that remained of one of their oldest and…

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Memorial Service to the Late Mrs. A. Day

Molong Argus · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 2

IN the Salvation Array Hall on Sunday evening last, Captain Fletcher conducted a memoriam service in connection with the death of Mrs. Day, of…

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Death of a Sydney Hotel-keeper SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 2

Thomas Troy, one of the best-known hotel keepers in the metropolis, died at St. Vincent's Hospital to-day. He was 52 years of age, and left a…

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