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Obituaries & funerals, 1853

4 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

British Extracts. Sonnets on the Death of Wellington. (From the Spectator.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1853 · page 3

We have not lost thee in thy glorious prime, Strong-hearted hero of true English mould! Nor with vexed nations' right to win or h[?]ld In some convulsed and perit-clouded time;…

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The Funeral of the Duke of Wellington. (Abridged from the Times, November 19.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1853 · page 4

Yesterday the mortal remains of Arthur Duke of Wellington were conveyed from the Horse Guards to the Cathedral of St. Paul's, and there buried by the side of Nelson. A…

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British Extracts. Mr. Disraeli's Funeral Oration on the Death of the Duke of Wellington

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1853 · page 4

Her Majesty's Message in reference to the funeral of the late Duke of Wellington having been read in the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose and said:—"Sir,…

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Original Poetry. Verses on the Death of J. F. W. C.—. a thing of beauty is a joy for ever.—KEATS

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1853 · page 4

Spirit mild and beautiful, Child, most innocent and blest, Death's dark barbed arrow dull Pierced thy little tender breast;…

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