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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Death of Mr. M. Hinchey

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 7

One of the most highly esteemed and well known pioneers of the district, in the person of Mr. Michael Hinchey, died suddenly at his residence, on Shark Creek, on Saturday morning…

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Death of Father Tyrrell

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1909 · page 6

The death is announced of Father George Tyrrell, tho well-known ex-.Jesurt "Modernist," who was excommunicated on account of his theological publications. Father Tyrrell, when…

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Obituary

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 4

News was received in Bellingen en Tuesday of the death of Mr. Thomas Campbell, of Reidsdale, Braidwood, the regrettable event having occurred at his residence…

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Obituary. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 5

Mr. John Brunton. the well-known theatrical scenic artist, died suddenly last night…

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Sudden Death of the Speaker

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 4

Thursday night's sitting in [?] House of Representatives was very stormy, and terminated on Friday morning in a sensational manner. The House kept at…

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Impressive Funeral Service. the Next Speaker. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1909 · page 3

The remains of the later Speaker were sent by special train from Melbourne to Adelaide yesterday. A funeral service was held in the…

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A State Funeral

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 July 1909 · page 5

A special issue of the Federal "Government Gazette" announced the death of Sir F. W. Holder, Speaker, of the House of Representatives. Mr. Sydney Holder,…

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Death of a Westralian Hermit

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 2

When we imagine the Westralian wilderness to be everywhere barren and unhomely we are mistaken. There are parts of wild forest scenery not unlike our shores…

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Federal Parliament. Sudden Death of the Speaker

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 6

The Speaker of the Federal Parliament (Sir Frederick Holder) became suddenly ill in Parliament House on Friday afternoon last. He was…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Southgate, on Friday of Mr. Eugene O'Riordan, aged 87. Deceased, who was a native of Ireland, had resided…

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The Late Mr A. Buchanan

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 4

Mr. A. Buchanan, who died at Deep Creek on the 10th July, was born in county Donegal, Ireland, and at the time of his death was in…

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Death of Mr. John Glyde

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 2

Very great regret was felt in Bellingen and district on Saturday last when it became known that an old and respected resident in the person…

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The Funeral Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1909 · page 3

The remains of the late Mr. Samuel Hordern were interred at Rookwood Cemetery this afternoon in the presence of a large number of friends,…

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Obituary. a Young Wife's Death

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1909 · page 2

We have to record the sad death of Mrs. May Lyell, of Cangai, at the early age of 30 years. The late Mrs. Lyell, whose husband is a miner at…

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Death of Mr. S. HORDERN

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The funeral of the late Mr. Samuel Hordern was one of the largest, if not actually the largest, ever witnessed in the State. Every phase of…

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Death of Mr. S. Hordern

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 7

Samuel Hordern, principal of the firm of Anthony Hordern and Sons, died on Friday, aged 60. The deceased gentleivan was one of the…

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Death of Mr. Brooks

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 2

It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mr. Edgar Clarence Brooks, who but recently took over the Hampden Hotel, Coramba. Mr…

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Death of Mr. Samuel Hordern. Unexpected Death. One of Australian Millionaires

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 3

On Friday afternoon Mr. Sam. Hordern. principal of the great firm of Anthony Hordern & Sons. Sydney, died at his home at thje…

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Death of Mrs. Attwater, Sen

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1909 · page 2

One of the most widely-respected ladies whose name has prominently figured among the pioneer residents of Grafton, namely, Mrs. M. Attwater,…

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Late Mrs Attwater's Funeral SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1909 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Attwater, sen. (formerly of Grafton), took place at Gore Hill cemetery, North Shore, on Monday. Among…

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