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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Death of Simons. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

William Simons, who is alleged to have got into an altercation with a young woman at Tempe, died in the hospital late yesterday…

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Obituary. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 September 1920 · page 5

The death is announced of Adam Duncan, at the age of 89 years. He evolved the modern tomato…

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The Late Mr. Briner

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 4

In the death of George Briner the North Coast of New South Wales loses One of its sturdiest workers, in and out of Parliament. Unlike many members…

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Obituary. Passing of G. S. BRINER

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1920 · page 2

By wire on Friday morning we received the sad intelligence from our agents in the city, that Mr. George S. Briner, Member for Oxley, had…

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Death of Francis Ross. Coron[?]al Inquiry. Conflieting Testimony. "Not Sufficient Evidence."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. C. Cawood, J.P. (Coroner), on Thursday held an inquiry into the death of Francis Ross, who fell from the window of the Pier Hotel…

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Bluff Shooting Affray. Death of John Brennan

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 September 1920 · page 4

Mr. John Brennan, the victim of the Bluff shooting affray, died in a private hospital at Grafton shortly before mid-night last night. He was slowly sinking…

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The Late Mr. Briner

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1920 · page 2

In the course of a glowing tribute, the Dorrigo "Gazette", says:—"We feel sure that the news of…

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Corpse on Funeral Pyre. Hindu Obsequies at Coraki

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

The intimation that the remains of Suttee Rham, who died from phthisis in the Campbell Hospital on Sunday night, were to be cremated at the general…

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The. Late Mr. G. S. Briner. Ulmarra Council's Eulogy

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 4

Before commencing the business of the Ulmarra Council meeting on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. C. Napper), made reference to the fact that since their last…

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The Late Mr. Briner. Correspondence Receiving Attention

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. E. Wearne, leader of the Progressive Party, writes:—"I shall be pleased if you will assist the friends of the late Mr. G. S…

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The Late Mr. C. S. Briner. Cordial Tribute by Old Colleague

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 4

Mr. H. D. Morton, as a former colleague of the late Mr. Briner, pays a tribute to the energy of Mr. Briner's capability as a representative…

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Death of a Child. Accidental Poisoning. Deadly White Ant Cure

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 3

The adjourned inquiry into the death of Nicholas John Tindal, the three and a half year-old son of Mr. C. H. Tindal, of Ramornie Station, was held yesterday…

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REPT[?] [?] Death of Mr. W. M. [?]

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 2

Quits [?] was [?] in Coffs Harbor on Wednesday, when it because known that Mr. William Henry Bushell, who left here a…

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Death of Mr. James Mahoney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 4

After several month's' illness Mr. James Mahoney died on Saturday afternoon at his residence, ''Enmeralla,'' Bancroft Avenue, Roseville. Mr. Mahoney had a…

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Obituary. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 5

The death is announced of Mr. William Heimann, the well-known publisher, also of C. N. Williamson novelist, husband of A. M. Williamson, novelist…

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Sporting. Death of Campion Paces. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 4

Ribbonwood,the champion hoppled pacer of his day, died at Richmond. (New South Wales) yesterday…

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Legislative Assembly. Death of Mr. Fingleton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier moved the adjournment of the House as a mark of respect to the late member. Mr. J. Fingleton. He said Mr. Fingleton…

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Death of Four Policemen. Dragnet Searches. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

"The Times" Dublin correspondent states that the wanted men opened fire immediately the search party entered and a bullet struck Carolan, who is in a…

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Death of Mr. Fingleton. Four Vacancies in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. James Fingleton, M.L.A. for Eastern Suburbs, died this morning. Deceased had long been ill with consumption, and his death was not unexpected…

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Death of Prominent Banker. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. A. Ralston, general manger of the Queensland National Bank, died at Brisbane to-day after a brief illness, aged 74. Deceased was born in Melbourne and came…

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