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

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

478 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 24

Obituary, Mr. Thomas Miller

Molong Argus · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

The whole district was overshadowed with gloom on Sunday afternoon last when it became known that two highly respected residents of the district had…

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Country News Meadow Flat. Death of Mrs. Moore

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

On Saturday last quito a gloom was cost over our small community, when it became known that Mrs. Moore, one of our oldest and highly esteemed…

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Late Mrs. Morgan

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 1

Mrs. Margaret, Morgan, who died recently at Tallewang at the age of 70 years was born at Menangle, and was married at Campbelltown 53…

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Death of Infant

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday morning of Emma Daphne Lilian, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mardment, of Lewis-street, Mudgee…

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A Soldier's Death PRIVATE R. H. McQUEEN. Accorded Military Funeral

National Advocate · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 4

The death occurred at the Bathurst District Hospital on Saturday morning last, of Private Robert H. McQueen, of the Bathurst Military Camp…

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Death of Lithgow's Late Postmaster. at North Sydney

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. H. A. Smith, until a week or two ago postmaster at Lithgow, and who was transferred to Katoomba, died in a private hospital in North Sydney on Sunday morning. The…

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CUMNOCK. Death of Mr. T. Sloane

Molong Argus · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

Once again the Grim Reaper has been busy, and we regret to have to report the death of Mr Thos. Sloane, of "Woodlark," Condumbul. The…

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Death of German Prisoner Evidence About Portman Member of the Black Hand Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 5

Mr. Clarke, the District Coroner, resumed the inquiry to-day into the death of Hans Portman, a German prisoner of war, who was killed at…

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A Callous Betrayer Cause of Single Girl's Death Refuses to Bear Funeral Expenses Coroner's Justifiable Indignation. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

The Parramatta District Coroner held an enquiry into the death of a single woman, aged 26, who died at her parents' residence on April 25,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. E Maddison

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 10

Yet another old resident of the district has crossed the great border—Mrs. Elizabeth Maddison, of Manildra, relict of the late Mr…

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Death of a Young Soldier. Private J. Wheeler

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

A gloom was east over Mudgee on Saturday when news came to hand that Private Jack Wheeler son of Constable and Mrs. J. Wheelers of…

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Notable Jockey Killed. Death of J. P. Edwards. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 4

J. P. Edwards, the well-known hurdle and steeplechase jockey, who rode Expeditioner in the steeplechase this afternoon, was killed through that horse…

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Hans Portmann's Death Suggestion of [?]Ackmailing. Jerseyville

National Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

The Paramatta District Coroner, Mr. Clarke, continued the inquest here to-day into the circumstances' of the death of Hans Portmann, who…

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The Late Mrs. J. Smith, of Mildura

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 4

At the request of the parishioners of Georges' Plains, Archdeacon Oakes will conduct an "In Memoriam" service in the Parish Church to-morrow…

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Obituary

Leader · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 5

The death occurred on Thursday afternoon of Mr. Tames Pearce, of Dunkeld, Homebush, proprietor of the Strathfield flour mills. The cause of…

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Death of a Chinaman

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

The death occurred at the Mudgee Hospital on Friday night last of Thomas Fong, aged 70 years from sends decay. The deceased…

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The Late Mr. C. C. Kingston Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 3

The Governor-General yesterday afternoon unveiled a statue to the memory of the late Hon. C. C. Kingston, K.C., who was a well-known…

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Alleged Murder. Death of "Jack" Marsh. Well-known Western Man Arrested

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

An assault is alleged to have occured on Friday afternoon, about 6 o'clock, in front of the Royal Hotel Burklings, Orange, the result of…

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The Black Handers Affairs in Internment Camp. the Death of Portmann. More Interesting Evidence. Parramatta

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 3

The inquest concerning the death of Hans Pottmann, a German prisoner of war in the Holdsworthy camp, was resumed to-day…

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Death of Jack Marsh Inquest Opened. Adjourned Till Friday. Orange

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 3

The inquest concerning the death of lack Marsh in Lord's Place last Friday night was opened to-day. Six of the 18 witnesses to be called were…

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