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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1880

16 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers

In Memoriam. Death of Mr. W. Yabsley, Sen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1880 · page 2

IT is with feelings of deep regret that we announe the death of this pioneer of the Richmond, by the upsetting of the river steamer Vesta on the 21st instant in the Richmond River. Mr Yabsley was a station…

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The Late Mr. D. Nichol

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1880 · page 3

As will be seen from our obituary column, we have to-day to chronicle the death of an old and much-respected citizen, Mr. D. Nichol, late resident partner of the well-known firm of Cowan…

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Funeral of Mr. W. Yabsley, Sen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1880 · page 3

IMMEDIATELY upon the recovery of the body of the above gentleman, it was brought to his residence at Coraki by steamer, and was during Thursday visited by large numbers of persons…

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Funeral of a Great Journalist

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 4

ON Saturday, November 29, the Times states that Mr. John T. Delane was buried in the churchyard of Easthampstead, Berkshire. Among the most marked characteristics of his great mind was that of personal…

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Death of an Old Resident and Pioneer

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1880 · page 2

ON the 17th instant, as our obituary notice of last issue intimated, Henry Gillett, sen., died at his residence, the Coldstream, having attained the age of fourscore years. The deceased's claim to be one of the pioneers…

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Death of Archdeacon Innes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1880 · page 4

THE death of Archdeacon Ines, which took place at Hamilton, Victoria, at 3 o'clock on the morning of Friday, the 9h April, from diphthcriu, has, created a profound sensation (says the Melbourne Age.) The…

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Death of Mr. A. M'dougall, J.p

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1880 · page 5

ONE by one the original settlers in this district are pasing away, after living to a ripe old age. On Friday evening last another of these breathed his last on earth. This was the honoured head of the house…

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Telegraphic News. Melbourne, Monday, 9'56 A M. Re-appearance of the Kelly Gang Capture of Ned Kelly--death of Rest of the Gang

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1880 · page 2

The Kelly Gang stuck-up a hut occupied by a man named Skerrett and his wife, near Beech-worth, on Saturday night, and were watched by the police…

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The Late Mr. R. Driver, M.l.a

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1880 · page 3

THOSE who were acquainted with Mr. Richard Driver M.L.A., will regret to hear that he died at his residence, Moore Park Road, at 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning. He had…

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Death of an Historical Personage

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1880 · page 2

OLD residents of Sydney will remember the shop in Pitt-street, opposite the Victoria Theatre, where for many years Mr. Uther carried on the business of a hatter. Not more than two or three are aware that…

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Death of Cherry at Glenrowa[?]

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1880 · page 4

IT was stated that old Martain Cherry, who died from a gunshot wound received during the attack by the police on Jones' public house, had been shot by Ned Kelly The following statement…

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Obituary

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1880 · page 2

THE REV. RALPH MANSFIELD.—On Thursday morning last a telegram was received in Grafton announcing the death of the abovenamed reverend and much respected clergyman[?]the father of Mr…

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Funeral of the Late Rev. Ralph Mansfield

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1880 · page 3

THE funeral of the late Rev. Ralph Mansfield took place at the Rookwood. Cemetery on the 3rd instant. A special train was engaged to convey the friends of the deceased gentleman…

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Mharie, or Death of Bushman

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1880 · page 3

COME all young men of tender hearts Which sulfered pangs from cupids' darts, Come weep and feclingly deplore The loss of "Bushman"—he's no more…

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Death of Mr. Walter Hindmarsh, J.p

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1880 · page 2

WE have this week to chronicle the death of a venerable and respected citizen, who died at his residence, Arthur-street, on Wednesday last, after an illness of a few weeks' duration. The deceased gentleman has…

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Death of Mr. H. S. Ellott, Police Magistrate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1880 · page 3

WE regret to say that our worthy and respected Police Magistrate (H. S. Elliott, Esq.), died at his residence at South Lismore, at about halfpast 10 o'clock on Sunday, evening last. It…

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