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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1910

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The Royal Funeral. Fixed for May 14th

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The publication of the King's speech has won favour with the masses. The general belief is that any faults the King may have will be…

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Death of the King the News in Other Lands. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 2

The news was received with consternation in South Africa, where Boers and British were united in a common sorrow…

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Nymboida Water Supply Scheme. Obituary. Public Works Committee Taking Evidence. Miss Ainsworth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 3

The chairman and members of the Public Works Committee, namely, Messrs. F. Flowers, M.L.C. (chairman), W. F. Hurley, M.L.C., W. T. Death is at all tunes a sad and unwelcome visitor, but there are circumstances which surround some cases that seem to add to the sadness of…

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The King's Funeral. Australians May Participate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The body of King Edward has been embalmed. Owing to the number of wreaths, the coflin has been transferred to the Throne Room in…

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The Funeral Arrangements. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 3

As a result of the keen disappointment expressed on all sides at the decision previously arrived at it has now been decided that the King's…

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The Funeral. London, Sunday Night

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 4

The funeral of the late King will take place from Frogmore. There is keen public disappointment at the news that the King's body will not…

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Obituary. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 5

Dr. John Gibson, of Windsor, who went for a trip to the South Seas for his health's sake, died in the islands…

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No Flowers at the Funeral. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 5

Numbers of beautiful wreaths are arriving at Buckingham Palace, but at Queen Alexandra's request all the flowers will be sent to Windsor…

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Death of the King King Edward's Last Days. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 3

King Edward on Saturday, 30th April, at Sandringham, inspected the gardens, kennels and paddock, in which were the foals and yearlings…

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Death of the King Dead King "Lives Again." London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 5

The reading of the Royal proclamation in South Africa, Canada, Newfoundland, the West Indies, Hongkong, and elsewhere evoked demonstrations…

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Death OF the King. " Edward the Peacemaker." The British Empire in Mourning. His Last Words "I Think I Have Done My Duty." the King's Illness. London

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 4

His Majesty, King Edward, has become affected with a severe bronchial attack, and for the last tow days has been confined to his room at…

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King Edward's Death. Preparations for the Royal Funeral. The Coronation Oath. Proposed Alteration

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 9

In common with other great contres of population, N.S. Wales has felt the death of the King as a serve blow. Business amusements, sport and politics—almost…

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Death of the King. The End Comes Peacefully. "I Think I Have Done My Duty."

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 3

ON Saturday last we received, the following telegram from our Sydney agents:—"The King died at midnight."…

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The Funeral Details. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1910 · page 3

The trade has decided to close all public, houses in London from 10 a.m. Until 2.30 p.m. on May 20th. As much as £500 each has been…

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What the Funeral Will Be. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1910 · page 3

The London "Times," referring, to the funeral of the late King Edward, predicts that it will surpass in solemn splendor all the previous functions of…

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Death of the King Statements Denied. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1910 · page 3

Mr. George N. Barnes (Labor M.P. for the Blackf[?]s division of Glasgow) and Mr. Arthur Castle (Labor M.P. for the Barnard Castle…

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Death of Mr. H. J. Johnston

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1910 · page 4

A Coroner's Inquiry concerning the death of Herman Johnson, who died, in the Grafton Hospital on Monday, 9tlainst., was, held before Mr. Piesloy, District…

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Death of the King Funeral Details. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 2

Queen Alexandra and the ladies. of the Royal Family will take Part in the funeral procession to Paddington Railway Station. The London…

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Death of the King

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1910 · page 6

The following discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr. Rupp at the Church of the Holy Apostles, Copmanhurst, on Sunday last, when a memorial service was held:—…

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The King's Funeral. Australia to be Represented

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1910 · page 5

The naval draft for the Australian destroyers will join the naval contingent in the Royal funeral procesion. Majors Buckley and Brusche, Captain White, and…

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