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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1906

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Local Interest. OBITUARY

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 May 1906 · page 2

THE death is announced of Mrs. "Wall, senn, of Jones' Island, Manning River, which occurred last week. Messrs. John and William Wall, at one time residents of this…

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Obituary

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1906 · page 2

HIPPISLEY.—A very sad death took place at Maclean Hospital on Thursday. It appears that a married couple named Mr. and Mra. Edward R. M. Hippisley, together with their 3…

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The Late Mr. J. D. F. Eggers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 10

By the death of Mr. J. D. F. Eggers, which took place at his residence, Gurnerstreet, Paddington, Sydney, on the 9th instant, the needy of the city have lost a…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 2

Another old resident of this district, Mrs. Sarah J. Breach, passed away about in mid-day yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. W…

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Lightning Disturbs a Funeral Service. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 3

Lightning struck a church in Austrian Silesia in which a funeral service was being held. Fifteen of the mourners were killed and 30 others burnt,…

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Death of Mrs. Doberer

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 9

A very old resident passed away yesterday in the person of Mrs. Agnes Christabella, wife of Mr. F. Doberer, of this city. The deceased lady, who had been ailing for some…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1906 · page 2

The funeral of Miss Agues Campbell took place in Sydney on Saturday. Deceased, who had been ailing for some time, was the third daughter of…

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Latest Telegrams. Death of an Ex-m.p

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1906 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday Night. Mr. William Grahame, ex-member for Newcastle in the Legislative Assembly, was found dead in a pool of water at…

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Obituary

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 2

McINNES.—We regret to record the death of a well-known resident of the Clarence in the person of Mr. Angus McInnes, of Roberts' Creek, Woodford Island. His death is rendered much more sad,…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 5

We regret to record the death of a well-known resident of the Clarence in the person of Mr. Angus McInnes, of Roberts' Creek, Woodford Island. His…

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The King's Narrow Escape. Funeral Demonstrations. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1906 · page 3

King Alfonso had a wonderful escape from death or serious injury. A fragment from the bomb broke the glass pond of the Royal carriage and struck…

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Death of Michael Davitt

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1906 · page 2

Mr. Michael Davitt, the well-known Irish Nationalist and journalist, died last Wednesday night in a private hospital in Dublin. Mr.. Davitt was in his 60th year…

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Death of Mr. David Watt. Aged 106 Years

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1906 · page 2

Mr. David watt, who was probably the oldest resident of the river, end one of the oldest in the State, passed away last night. He had been living in a house on Maclean Heights, where he…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1906 · page 4

An old resident of Grafton, Mrs. Harriet George passed away yesterday morning at the ripe old age of 83 years. Mrs. George, who was a…

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Death of Mrs. Laycock

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 2

A lady whose name has been closely identified with the Clarence passed away on Wednesday, in the person of Mrs. Mary Jane Laycock, widow of the late J. C. Layoook. Death…

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Death of Mr. Seddon. New Zealand's Premier. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 3

Mr. Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, who left Sydney on Saturday by the steamer Osestry Grange on his return to New Zealand from a visit to Australia, died…

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Death of Mr. R. J. Seddon. Great Statesman Gone. a National Loss

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The steamer Oswestry Grange, which sailed on Saturday for New Zealand, having on board Mr. R. J. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, his wife and…

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Death of an M.L.C. SYDNEY, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 5

Mr. Robert Fowler, M.L.C., died this morning, aged 65 years…

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Death of Mr. R. Seddon. New Zealand's Premier Dies at Sea. An Empire Bull[?]er, Universally Mourned

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 5

On Monday morning wereceived the following telegram from our Sydney agents: -- Mr. Richard Seddon, Premier of New…

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Death of Mr. Seddon

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

WORD was received on Monday last by wire that the steamer Oswestry Grange, which wiled on Saturday for New Zealand having on board Mr. R, J. Seddon, Premier of New…

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