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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 3

The death took place at her home at South Grafton on Monday of Mrs. Jane Williams, wife of Mr. Williams, of South Grafton, and formerly of Coutt's…

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Obituary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

The death took place late last night, at a private hospital, South Grafton, of Mrs. Flatley, wife of Mr. John Flatley, of Roberts' Creek, at the age of 27…

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Death of Sir Henry Blake. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 3

Sir Henry Blake has died at Youghal, County Cork, Ireland…

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Obituary. Lord Brassey. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 3

The death, is announced of Lord Brassey. (Lord Brassey, born 1836, was the son of Thomas Brassey, the famous…

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Death of Famous Wrestler

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

The death in Iowa is announced of Frank Gotch, the retired heavyweight wrestling champion of the world. The acknowledged champion or…

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Trampled to Death. Hundreds of People Burned. Shocking Accident at Hongkong. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

Reuter's Hongkong correspondent reports that a terrible catastrophe occurred while the jockey club's races were in progress. The Chinese public stands, on…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. McPHERSON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 3

The death took place on Saturday last of Mrs. Catherine McPherson, relict of the late John McPherson, of Clarenza, at the age of 70 years. The…

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Death of an Old Identity

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 4

The death of Mr. John Carey, ah old and respected* resident of the Macleay River, took place on Friday, at the age of 65 years. Deceased was born in…

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Late Cables (Messages received, except where otherwise specified through the Australian Cables Association.) Irish Unrest. Death of John Redmond. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. John Redmond, M.P., who had undergone a severe intestinal operation, died peacefully, after several days' illness…

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Obituary. P. O'keeffe

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The death took place on Saturday flight of Mr. Patrick O'Keeffe, of Ramornie, at the advanced age of 84 years. Deceased was a native of…

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Late Wires Death of Sir John Madden. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir John Madden, died suddenly in Melbourne yesterday while visiting some friends…

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Late Cables (Messages received, except where otherwise specified through the Australian Cables Association.) John Redmond's Funeral. Remarkable Scenes. Desire for Irish Unity. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The train conveying Mr. Redmond's coffin from Kingstown to Wexford stopped at the chief stations, where thousands of mourners assembled for…

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The Late Mr. Redmond. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

A solemn requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of the late, Mr. John Redmond was celebrated at. St. Mary's Cathedral this morning. There was a…

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Obituary. Mr. C. R. Hann

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The end of long years of suffering patiently borne came on Saturday when Mr. Charles Ralph Hann, son of Nurse Hann, of Bacon-street, Grafton…

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Obituary. Archbishop Healy. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The death is announced of Rt. Rev. Dr. Healy, Archbishop of Tuam…

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Dependents of Members of A.I.F. Payment of Funeral Expenses. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 4

It has now been provided in the War-Financial Regulations that when a dependent of a member of the Australian Imperial Forces dies in indigent…

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Death of a Broadwater Soldier. Particulars From France

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

Mrs. A. S. Cross (Broadwater) is in receipt of the following letters giving particulars of the death of her son Pte. George Harold ("Jerry") Hooker, who…

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Local and General. Late Mr. Donald Shearer

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Donald Shearer, J.P., was largely attended at Maclean on Saturday, the service being conducted by the Rev. G. Logan, B.A…

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Obituary. Mr. George. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. George, manager of the Bank of N.S.W. in London…

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Coronial Inquiry. the Late Mr. Chesterton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 1

A coronial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Samuel Chesterton, who died as the result of injuries received while working at Dairyville, on the 15th inst., was…

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