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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1915

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Death of a Merchant

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Charles Parby, an old Sydney merchant, and at one time a great yachting enthusiast, died in England aged 81. He was a native of this city, and…

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Death of Sir William Manning

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Sir Wm. P. Manning died at his residence, Rose Bay, yesterday, aged 69. He leaves a widow, five sons and three daughters. The deceased…

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Late Wires Mr. Flowers' Successor. Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald a Certainty. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 5

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, President of the P.L.L., is certain to be elected Vice-President of the Executive Council, in succession to Mr. F W. Flowers (who…

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Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 April 1915 · page 2

Passed to her long rest on Thursday morning at her residence in Cambridge street, South Grafton, Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis, relict of the late Robinson Ellis…

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OBITUARY. E. F. Du Faur. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. E. F. Du Faur, president of the National Art Gallery of New South Wales; died yesterday, aged 83…

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Obituary

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Two deaths occurred in the Raleigh District Hospital, on Sunday last. The first was that of Mr. P. J. Donovan, of Deep Creek, who was…

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Obituary. Mary Jane Gregory

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Another one of Grafton's old and respected residents passed away at Maclean yesterday in the person of Mrs. Mary Jean Gregory at the ripe age of…

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Late Wires. Mr. Deakin's Resignation. Will Be Accepted. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 2

Those closely in touch with the External Affairs Department are convinced that no effort will be made to obtain a withdrawal of Mr. Deakin's resignation as…

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Obituary. Allan McLACHLAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

On Wednesday, a very old and highly respected resident of the river, in the person of Mr. Allan McLachlan, passed to his rest at the residence of…

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The Funeral Service. Unparalleled in History. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 5

A Queenstown message says that 92 victims of the Lusitania outrage were buried with a funeral service unparalleled in history. The dead were…

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Death of Mr. Allan McLachlan

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 4

Mr. Allan McLachlan, of Kilmary, died on Wednesday night at the age of 82. Shortly before his death he visited Mr. McKninnon's, a nephew, residing on the South Arm, where…

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Death of Ettie Matthews. Verdict of Drowning

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 2

The Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. G. Phillips, this morning concluded the inquiry into the cause of the death of the above named, and found that she came to death…

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Obituary

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

It is with deep regret wa have to chronicle the death of Mrs. B. Marsh, which occurred in the local hospital on Sunday morning last. Deceased s…

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Obituary. Captain Hacking. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

Captain Alexander Hacking, late Superintendent of Navigation, died suddenly at his residence, Newcastle, this morning, from heart trouble. Deceased…

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Death of General Bridges. Succumbed at Sea. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 5

It is officially announced that General Bridges died at sea of May 18, from wounds received at Gallipoli…

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Death of General Bridges. References in the House

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Representatives this morning Mr. Fisher stated the Governor-General had received the following message from Sir Ian Hamilton:—…

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The Very Latest. Death of General Bridges. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

It is officially announced that General Bridges died at sea on 18th May, from wounds received at Gallipoli…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1915 · page 3

Dr. T. J. Henry received word to-day that Dr. Kearney (formerly practising at South Grafton) died at Condoblin last night, aged about 50 years…

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Death of Mr. Vickery

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly on Friday, at his residence at Waverley, of Mr. Ebenezer Vickery, eldest son of the late Mr. Ebenezer Vickery, M.L.C. Mr. Vickery, who was in…

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Death of Lieut. G. Rich

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—At the High Court, Melbourne, this morning, while he was on the Bench, Mr. Justice Rich received a cable from the War Office saying his son,…

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