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

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Rockdale Outrage Death of a Child. Father's Statement. Accused Committed for Trial. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 3

A Coroner's inquiry was held to-day regarding the death of Dorothy Maria Small[?] at Rockdale, on January 12. Christian William Benzing was…

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Hill End Mems. Death of an Old Resident—Shire Elections—A Reforming Candidate—The Aftermath of the Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 24

Death of Mr. Williams.—On Saturday afternoon last the death occurred at his residence in Clark-street. of Mr. Pericles Williams. Deceased…

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Late Mrs. Stokes

Leader · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 6

The estate of the late Mrs. Agnes Janes Stokes, wife of Mr, William Ashmon Stakes, of Cowra, has been valued for probate purposes at…

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Death of Mr. Neil Shanahan

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

Quite a large number of residents of Bathurst and Rockley-Burraga districts will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Cornelius (Neil) Shanahan, eldest son of the late Mr. James…

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Mount Victoria. Death of Local Soldier

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

By cable, Constable Sheibel has been informed that his son, Lance Corporal John Sheibel, who enlisted on 15th April and who was attached to 4th Batt., 1st Infantry…

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Death of Mr. Jesse Dawson

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

The death occurred on Friday night of Mr. Jesse Dawson, the oldest resident in the district, after a lingering illness. Mr. Dawson lived, to the…

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Funeral of Mr. Jesse Dawson

Leader · Wednesday 31 January 1917 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Jesse Dawson, the oldest resident and pioneer of the district, took place on Sunday afternoon. The coffin was…

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Death of a Patriarch

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 21

A patriarch, in the person of Mr. James Dawson, 94 years of age, died at Millthorpe on Sunday. He was a native of Berkshire,…

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The Great Consul. Death of Lord Cromer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 20

The death is announced of Lord Cromer, distinguished for his magnificent services as British Consul-General in Egypt, in his…

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Woman's Death. Verdict of Murder. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 4

At an inquest on Elsie Rene Pretty, aged 17, machinist at a clothing factory, a verdict of murder against a certain person or persons unknown…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. M. White

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

One more link with the past has been snapped, and it be comes our duty to chronicle the demise of an old and respected member…

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Obituary. Mr. M. A. Casey

Leader · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

It has been our regrettable duty on many occasions to have to record sad happenings, but the saddest for a long period, perhaps, is that of the…

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Death of Mr. A. Casey

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 15

Mr. M. A. Casey, solicitor died suddenly in Sydney, on Sunday. He was a native of Orange, and a son of a former Mayor of the town. He…

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Sad Death of a Soldier's Child

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 15

The death has occurred, under very sad circumstances, of little Walter John Memes, the only son and child of Sergeant Walter and Mrs…

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Seven Survivors. Rescue of Ross Sea Party Men Perish in Blizzard. Death of Captain Mackintosh

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 11

The following message has been received by the Prime Minister from Captain Davis. of the Aurora, dated February 5, 1917:—…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Charles Scully

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Nicholas Scully received a wire this afternoon that his brother, Mr. Charles Scully, had died suddenly this morning in…

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The Late Mr. M. A. Casey

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 4

Feeling reference was made at the Orange court yesterday to the demise of Mr. M. A. Casey, solicitor. Mr. Malone, P.M., said they would…

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Death of Mr. Frank Allan

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 6

General regret will be expressed at the news of the death, of Mr. Francis Erskine Allan, one of the members of the First Australian Eleven,…

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Death of an Old Identity

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 26

Mr. C. English, a very old resident of the district, passed away on February 8 at his residence, Cassilis, after an illness extend-…

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Death of Mr G. H. House

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

The death of Mr. George Henry House took place at his late residence, Hermitage Flat, on Wednesday night, after an illness extending oyer some weeks. The cause of death was…

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