Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1915

172 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 9

Death of Dr. C. J. Kearney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 8

Dr. Charles, James Kearney, who for some seven years practised in South Grafton, died in Condobolin on Sunday night. The news was received with general regret by the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Obituary. Edmund Napper

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1915 · page 3

Edmund Napper, a resident of the Clarence for over half a century, passed to his long rest on Saturday afternoon, aged 80. Deceased was a retired…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary. David Anderson

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 5

Death came as a happy release this morning to David Anderson, owner of Caramana station, Waterview, who had been an inmate of a private…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary. Michael Newart

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1915 · page 2

The body of Michael Newart, 89, a native of Baden, Germany, was found in a house near the racecourse yesterday. Deceased was in town on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary. Miss Harps

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 2

A happy release from suffering was vouchsafed Miss Lilian Harps, daughter of Mrs. Harps, of the Clarence and Richmond Hotel, Victoria-street,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary. John Dunn

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1915 · page 5

The remains of the late John Dunn, who died in Sydney, and whose remains were brought to Grafton by steamer, were interred in the R.C…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary. John McLACHLAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday night at the residence of Mr. T. Manning, of Fitzroy-st., of John McLachlan, aged 69. The remains were taken…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary. Ex-victorian Speaker. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 2

Mr F. C. Mason, formerly Speaker of the Victorian Legislative. Assembly, died yesterday, aged 74. He was a member of the State Assembly without a break for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary. Ann Langham

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 2

There passed away at her residence, Powell-street, Grafton, on Thursday night last, Mrs. Ann Langham, at the advanced age of 74 years, having…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

At His Own Funeral the Two George Webbs Army Mistake

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

The presence In the same battery of artillery of two men of the same age and same name and almost of the same Army number was responsible for an extraordinary…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Late Wires Obituary. Assistant Railway Commissioner. Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 2

Mr. Harry Richardson, Assistant Commissioner for Railways, died this morning. Deceased was 67 years of age, but his…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Sergeant Larkin. Service at St. Mary's Cathedral

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the presence of the Governor, a large number of members of Parliament, sporting and general public, a solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Death of Victor Trumper

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 June 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Victor Trumper, one of the world's greatest cricketers, died this morning in St. Vincent's Hospital. He had been suffering from kidney trouble for some…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary. [?]Rs John (Honora) Duggan

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 5

[?]Thy book of toil is read--the long [?] closes!" This may have been read the dreamless bed of Mrs. John [?]ggan, of the Southgate Road, this…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death of Wilding. Further Particulars

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 July 1915 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday.--The "Daily Mail" describes Wilding's death as follows: He was riding a motor cycle when a shell burst in front of him. He sheltered in a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary. Mrs. Seller

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1915 · page 3

The death occurred this morning of Mrs. Bert Seller, daughter of Mrs. Harps, C .and R. Hotel, Victoria St. Grafton, after a protracted illness…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary. Mrs. C. A. Lee

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1915 · page 2

The death of Mrs. C. A. Lee, wife I of the State Memebr for Tenterfield, occurred in that town on Saturday, night. The deceased lady was 71…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. John McFARLANE

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 July 1915 · page 4

It is with feelings of profound regret that we chronicle the death or Mr. John McFarlane, M.L.A., which took place at 6 p.m. yesterday. As is well known he had just…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary. Mrs. Alex. Watters

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1915 · page 3

There passed away on Saturday one of the most beloved and respected residents of Ti Tree Creek and the surrounding districts, in the person of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

LATE Mr. J. McFARLANE. the Premier's Eulogy. Tributes From the House

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday. -- "Mr. John McFarlane was a sterling Member of the House and a fine representative of his party," remarked Mr. Holman. "He was a quiet and unpretending…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →