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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1884

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Death of Mr. J.V. Cooper

Southern Argus · Saturday 20 September 1884 · page 2

The announcement which we have to make of the death of Mr. J. V. Cooper will come with more than surprise upon our readers When the news reached town yesterday evening those who heard it…

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Death of George M. Patchem Tertius

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 September 1884 · page 3

THIS well-known and valuable imported stallion died at Mr. Nash's stables, Harp Hotel, Auburn-street, on Thursday night last. The animal, which belonged to Mr. A. F. Gibson, was brought into…

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Death of Mrs. Dodds

Southern Argus · Tuesday 23 September 1884 · page 2

Mrs. Dodds, wife of Mr, Henry Dodds, of Yass, died at North Shore, Sydney, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Leo, on Saturday evening. Six weeks ago, her infant baby died suddenly in her…

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Death of Mr. James Carolan Senior

Southern Argus · Thursday 2 October 1884 · page 2

Mr. James Carolan senior, died at his residence, Limestone Creek, 7 miles from Yass, on Sunday night, at half-past eight o'clock, at the advanced age of 75 years. Mr. Carolan had been a resident…

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Strange Death of a Bridegroom

Southern Argus · Tuesday 14 October 1884 · page 2

The Murchison correspondent of the Melbourne Argus relates that information was received by the police on Monday morning that while searching for his bullocks a teamster named Charles Hall had…

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The Late Mr. Bohn

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 16 October 1884 · page 4

THE LATE MR. BOHN.—The death of a very old London bookseller is noticed in the London newspapers—that of Mr. G. H. Bohn in his eighty-ninth year, of mere old…

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Death of Mr. D. J. O'NEILL. [?]

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 October 1884 · page 2

Mr. D. J. O Neill, J.P., of Boroondars Downs Station, and formerly owner of Maryvale station and other blooks of country in this district, (and for many…

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Death of the Hon. John Frazer, M.L.C.

Southern Argus · Tuesday 28 October 1884 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

It is with profound regret that we have to record the death of the Hon. John Frazer, M.L.C., which took place at his residence, Quiraing, Edgecliff-road, Woollahra, at twenty minutes to 8 o'clock on…

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Salvation Funeral

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 November 1884 · page 2

YESTERDAY afternoon the child whose death by drowning is reported elsewhere was buried; and as he was a recruit of the Salvation Army a funeral in accordance with their rites was awarded him. The…

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Death of Mr. Andrew Lynch M.l.a

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 4 November 1884 · page 3

A Telegram was received in Goulburn yesterday morning announcing the death of Mr. A. Lynch, the senior member for Carcoar, whose serious illness was…

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The Funeral of the late Mr. Andrew Lynch, M.L.A.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 November 1884 · page 4

THE funeral of the late Mr. Andrew Lynch, M.L.A., took place at Carcoar on Monday. The coffin was curried by the relatives and friends of the deceased from the Royal Hotel to the Roman…

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The Late Mrs. Carrigan

Southern Argus · Saturday 8 November 1884 · page 2

By the death of Mrs. M. Carrigan, of Marulan' another name is added to the already long list of worthy old residents whom the hand of death has recently removed from our midst. The deceased…

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The Late Mrs. Coghill

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 November 1884 · page 4

During her lifetime this estimable lady was well known and beloved for her many acts of charity and kindness towards those who required a helping hand. She died at…

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Sad Death of a Child

Southern Argus · Tuesday 11 November 1884 · page 2

The coroner, Mr. A. M. Betts held an inquest at Towrang on Saturday afternoon last. An infant child named George Frederick Taylor, who had died the previous evening, was the subject of the…

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Suspicious Death of a Woman

Southern Argus · Saturday 15 November 1884 · page 2

In reference to the death of Mrs. Ellen Bell, which has created such a profound sensation in Sydney, and which was briefly alluded to in our telegram in Thursday's paper, we take the following…

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Suspicious Death of a Woman at Summer Hill

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 November 1884 · page 2

An unmarried woman died on Sunday at Constitution-road, Summer Hill, under very peculiar circumstances. It is stated that she was in an advanced stage of pregnancy, and it is further alleged that the man…

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The Suspicious Death of a Woman at the Glebe

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 November 1884 · page 4

AN adjourned inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of the woman Ellen Bell, who died at the Glebe on Monday, the 10th instant, under suspicious circumstances, was held on…

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The Suspicious Death of a Woman at the Globe

Southern Argus · Thursday 20 November 1884 · page 2

An adjourned inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of the woman Ellen Bell. who died at the Glebe on Monday, the 10th inst. under suspicious circumstances, was held on…

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Death of Sir William Mitchell

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 27 November 1884 · page 4

DEATH SIR WILLIAM MITCHELL.—Sir William F. Mitchell, President of the Legislative Council, Victoria, died at his residence, Barfold, near Kyneton, on Monday afternoon. Ha was seized with…

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