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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Mr, Allan Hughes. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 5

The death is announced of Mr. Allan Hughes, chairman of the Federal Steam Navigation Company and the Australian Sipping Conference…

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A Worthy Pioneer the Late Mr. W. T. Raynor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 3

The death of Mr. William Thomas Raynor at Burwood, on June 27, at the age of 90 years, removed another link in the chain of pioneers who blazed the…

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Death of Ex-prime Minister. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 5

The death is announced of Said Pasha, twice Prime Minister of Egypt…

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Funeral of Ellen Terry a Golden Pall. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 5

Complying with Dame Ellen Terry's wish, her funeral service was held at the little parish church at Small Hythe, without pomp and very simple. Everyone…

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Obituary Mrs. Hannah Ensbey

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

The death occurred at Lower South-gate last night, of Mrs. Hannah Ensbey, aged 84 years. She was a very old and well known resident Messrs. William and…

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Pioneering Days Early Clarence History the Late Mrs. M. A. Stokes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 3

On Monday, July 16, an old pioneer was laid to rest in Grafton Cemetery in the person of Mrs. M. A. Stokes, who had passed away the previous day at the…

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The 'Big River' Its First Settlers Early Days Recalled Worthy Clarence Pioneer Passes the Late Mrs. Louisa Small

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 6

Associations with the earliest settlement of the Clarence River, are recalled by the death of Mrs. Louisa Small, which occurred on July 19, at the residence of…

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Late Mr. R. J. Black Estate Valued at £50,525. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 7

The estate of the late Reginald James Black, M.L.C., who d[?]ed on June 30 last, was valued for probate purposes at £50,525. After making provision for…

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Death of Mr. Henry Grainger an Old Maclean Resident

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday, at the Lower Clarence Hospital, Maclean, of Mr. Henry Grainger, sen., aged 72 years, a well-known and much respected resident…

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Whale Sinks Launch Death of One Occupant. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 5

J. Horton, one of the occupants of a fishing launch which was smashed and sunk when a whale crashed across it on Tuesday, died in Yeppoon Hospital…

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Late Mr. D. MURRAY, M.L.A. Premier's Tribute. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. D. Murray, M.L.A. for Hamilton, died at Marrickville on Sunday night, aged 41 years. Death was due to blood pressure. He leaves a wife, two sons and…

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Hotel Mystery Death of Bathurst Business Man. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 5

Mystery surrounds the death of Bert Goldbsy, a well-known Bathurst business man, who was found dead in bed at the hotel where he was staying. Portion…

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Motor Cyclist's Death Charge of Felonious Slaying. Albury

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 5

While William March 27, riding a motor cycle on Sydney road he dashed head-on into a motor lorry driven by William Reid. March was killed…

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Hearse Damaged Accident Returning From Funeral. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 5

A hearse, while returning from a funeral at Delegate, left the road and overturned. The driver received severe cuts about the neck and head. The hearse was badly…

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Ran Off Punt Car in Funeral Cortege. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 5

A motor car in the funeral cortege of the late Mr. D. Murray, M.L.A., ran off the punt at Tom Ugly's point to-day and dropped into the water…

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Married Woman's Death Charge of Felonious Slaying. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 4

Sabina Frances Cas[?]man, 39, domestic, was charged at the Central Police Court with having feloniously slain Lilian Laymour, who died in the hospital, on…

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Late Mr. H. E. Pratten Bequests for the Poor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 5

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Ashfield Benevolent Society, Mrs. Pratten announced that her late husband, Mr. H. E. Pratten, Minister for Customs, had…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Hannah Ensbey

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 4

Another of the old pioneers of the Clarence River in the person of Mrs. Hannah Ensbey, who was 84 years old, was laid to rest in the Lawrence cemetery…

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Heart Failure Croatian Leader's Death 200,000 Watch Funeral Procession. Belgrade

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 5

After lying in state for two days the Croatian leader, Paul Raditch, was buried. It is estimated that over 200,000 watched or participated in the funeral procession…

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Death of Famous Sire. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 6

The stallion Absurd died at the Koatanuo Stud. New Zealand. During 10 years at the stud he sired the winners of about £250,000…

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