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

Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Funeral of Mrs. Crossley

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jeremiah Crossley took place on Friday afternoon, the cortege being a very lengthy one, Deceased was one of the very oldest…

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Death of Mrs. Meldrum Sear

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

We are sorry to report the death of Mrs.J.Meldrum, wife of Mr.J.Meldrum, at one time Mad superintendent at Yass, which sad event took place in Sydney,…

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Peer's Chauffeur. Goes to Gaol. Death of Schoolboy

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 8

The French chauffeur, Max Dalloz, formerly employed by Lord New- borough, was put on his trial at Guildford Assizes on Monday, November 20,…

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Obituary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 4

Mr. John Craig, eldest son of the late Mrs. Craig, who for many years kept the old Salutation Hotel at the corner of Auburn and Montague streets, died in the Goulburn Hospital on…

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Death of Mr. Jas. Buckland

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

On Saturday evening last at 6 o’clock Mr. James Buckland, a very old and respected resident of Yass and district, passed away at the age of 84 years…

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Obituary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Byrne, or Breadalbane, died in the Goulburn Hospital on Monday, the cause of death being heart disease. Deceased, who was born at Breadalbane 57 years ago, was a…

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Obituary

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 4

WE regret having to record the death of one of Crookwell's oldest and most respected inhabitants, in the person of Mr. Wm. McDonald, who died…

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Death of Mr. C. James

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 2

ON Thursday last, the [?] attendant upon old age closed the [?] of our resident, Mr. Charles James, at the age of 80 years. The deceased gentleman was a native of Norfolk, and came to Australia in…

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[Reuter's.] London, Thursday. Obituary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 6

The death is announced of Mr. Joe Thompson, the well-known bookmaker, at Madeira. President Taft…

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The Latest. the Death of Two Boys. Sensational Development Expected. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 4

A wire from Adelong states that a sensational development is expected at the inquiry into the death of the two boys Cathedral at Batlow. A man is suspected of foul play…

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Obituary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 2

Mrs. Heffernan, wife of Mr. William Heffernan, of Gurrundah, died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. F. P. Kelly, Goulburn, on Friday last, from heart failure, at the age of 55…

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Death of Mr. James Jones

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 2

The news of the death of Mr. James Jones, for many years first assistant at Young Superior Public School, was received with very great regret by the teachers and children…

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Plague Outbreak. Death of Mr. John Wearne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 6

The first death from plague during the recent outbreak occurred at the Coast Hospital at 6 o clock on Thursday night, when John Weatne, of Princess-street, city, succumbed. Deceased, who was…

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Death of a Bandsman

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 2

The friends of Mr. Win. Wilson, jun., son of Mr Wm. Wilson, of the Railway Department, will regret to hear of his death, which took place to-day (Thursday) at the Hospital from an attack of typhoid…

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Death of an Old Resident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 2

Mr. Louis Mandelshon died at his residence, Kenmore, last evening at the age of 71. Two years age he had a paralytic stroke, and on Monday last had another. from which he never 4…

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Obituary

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 2

THE hand of death has removed from our midst a bright and unassuming young gentleman the person of Mr. James…

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Funeral

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. William Wilson, who died in the hospital on Thursday, took place on Friday morning, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion…

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Obituary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

News has been received in Goulburn of the death of Mrs. Wentworth Sheilds, mother of the Ven. Acrhdeacon Wentworth Sheilds…

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Shocking Domestic Tragedy. Death of a Family

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 1

Melbourne Tuesday.—The bodies of Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, aged 30, and two children were found in bed at their home in Brighton this morning. Their heads were fearfully…

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The Latest. Sydney, Thursday. Death of Mr. J. H. Geddes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 2

A cable was received to-day announcing the death in London of Mr. J. H. Geddes from the after-effects of, an operation for appendicitis. Deceased was well-known in…

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