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

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Death of Mr. Major Eagleston

Molong Argus · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to report the death of a grand old pioneer of the Cumnock district in the person of Mr…

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Death of Old Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence, Inch street, yesterday afternoon, of Mrs. Mary June Hobbs (81) one of the oldest and most widely known residents in the valley. The…

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Death of Sir Edmund Barton

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Sir Edmund Barton, K. C., of the High Court of. Australia, died from heart failure in the bathroom of the Hydro Majestic, Med- low Bath, at 9 o'clock this morning…

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Late Mr. Edward Higgins. of Muswellbrook. Muswellbrook

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 11

Mr. Edward Higgens, who died on Saturday, was a long resident in this district, where he was highly esteemed, and founded the…

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Wallerawang. Death of Miss Shaw

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

Miss Milly Shaw, daughter of Mrs. E. Shaw, died in a private hospital at Darlinghurst on Saturday and was burled, at Waverley on Monday. The cause of death was appendicitis…

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Death of Mrs. M. Angus

Molong Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

Mrs Catherine Angus, wife of Mr Malcolm Angus, passed away on Monday morning, at the advanced age of 81 years. Deceased had been ailing for about six months from…

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Death of Mr. Wm. Gray

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

By the death of Mr. Wm. Gray, at his residence, "Oakdene," Manly, yesterday morning, there passed away one who had much to do with the early history of the town. The…

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Obituary. John Commins

Leader · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 1

On Wednesday there died at his residence in Klte-street Mr John Commins, a very old and highly respected resident of this district for…

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Death of Sir Edmund Barton. Katoomba

Leader · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 8

£Sir Edmund Barton, Justice of the High Court, died of heart failure in a bathroom at the Hydro-Majestic, Medlow, this morning…

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Late Sir E. Barton a State Funeral. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The Commonwealth and State Governments are co-operating in according a State funeral to the late Sir Edmund Barton. A memorial…

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Race with Death. Romance of Lost Fortune, One Ambition at 70

Leader · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 1

How a ship's surgeon sought strenuously to keep a sick old man alive, that he might realise his desire to see his native city of Edinburgh…

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Sir Edmund Barton a State Funeral. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

The late Sir Edmund Barton was accorded a State funeral to-day. There was a State funeral to-day. There was a large attendance at St. Andrew's Cathedral, where the…

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Death of Mrs. Holroyd

Leader · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

A wide circle of friends and ac[?]aintances will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Holroyd, sister of Mr. Frank Ford, of Orange, which…

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Death of a Bathurst Iden. Tity

Leader · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. James Horne Stewart, of "Mount Pleasant," Bathurst, at the age of 95 years. The old gentleman, who was…

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Death of Mr. J. H. Stewart. 87 Years at Mt. Pleasant

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Stewart, who was for 87 years a resident of Mt. Pleasant, died at "The Mount" in his 95th year yesterday. The deceased was one of the pioneers of the…

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Oldest Resident Gone Death of Mr. J. H. Stewart a Short Illness. Bathurst's Dark Days Recalled

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. James Horne Stewart, the largest landholder, the oldest resident, and perhaps the oldest man in Bathurst district, died yesterday afternoon…

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The Last Scone LATE J. H. Stewart's Funeral. Impressive, Though Private, a Self-made Man

National Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

The remains of Mr. J. H. Stewart, late Squire of Mt Pleasant, were laid in the family vault on the summit of the Mount overlooking tho mansion…

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Death of Miss [?]

Leader · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

The death occurred [?] [?] Sydney, of Miss [?] [?] daughter of Mrs. J. [?] [?] [?] cause was influenza, [?] [?] [?]…

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Death of Mr. Jas. Owens

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

On Thursday last, Jan. 8th, Mr James Owens, of " Hensleigh," Baker's Swamp, was the victim of a fatal accident. Mr Owens was…

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Late Mr. J.h. Stewart A. H. & P.'s Condolence

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

At this afternoon's meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, if was decided to send a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late…

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