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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1900

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A Millionaire's Papers. The Late Mr J. Tyson's Estate. Papers and Scrip Discovered

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 1

THE report of the eurator of intestate estates was quoted by Mr Feez during the hearing of a petition in connection with the Tyson estate. In the…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 3

The death is announced of Lord Loch, aged 75 years. Decreased has formerly Governor of Victoria…

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Death of Lord Looh. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 5

The death of Lord Lech is announced. For some years he was Chief Commissioner at the Cape, in the course of his [?]…

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Our Singleton Letter. Death of an Old Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 June 1900 · page 5

We have to record the sudden [?] of an old [?] Miss Mary Gilles, the and [?] having [?]…

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Death of an old Resident

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 June 1900 · page 2

"We regret to state that death claimed another old resident of this district yesterday morning, when "Mrs Sheehan, relict of the late John Sheehan,who predeceased her…

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Our Singleton Letter. Death of an Old Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 June 1900 · page 4

Another old resident of this town has joined the silent majority, Mrs. Sh[?], mother of Mr. J. H. shechan, of John-street. The deceased lady, who had reached the ago of 76 years, had been in falling…

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Death of Colonel Wells

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 12

Colonel Frederick Wells died at his residence Cleves, Ryde, on Saturday last. The deceased, who was 62 years of age, was for some years commissioner for roads and bridges, and for A considerable time the officer commanding the partially-paid Artillery, more recently known as the 2nd Garrison Division Artillery. He was highly popular, and was noted for his genial…

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Death of Mr G. Ballentyne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 4

Wide regret is expressed in the Bran[?]ton district, and in many other parts of the Singleton electorate where he was so well and favorably Known, at the demise of…

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A Millionaire's Papers. The Late Mr. J. Tyson's Estate. Papers and Scrip Discovered

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 1

The report of the curator of intestate estates was quoted by Mr Freez during the hearing of a petition in connection with the Tyson estate, in the Brisbane…

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Our Singleton Letter. Funeral of the Late Mr. A. H. Dawes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 July 1900 · page 5

The widespread feelings of esteem in which the late Mr. Dawes was held by all classes in this community, and the deep sympathy ey[?]ked by his awfully sudden death was…

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Death of an Old Solicitor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 July 1900 · page 3

William Robert's the well-known Sydney [?], died yesterday at Bowral, aged 70, after a short [?], from a [?] Deceased defended the [?] bushanger, F[?]…

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Late Mr Ballantyne

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr George Ballantyne took place at the Branxton Cemetery on Sunday. Fully 600 persons were present. The Rev. James…

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The Funeral

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 2

The funeral which occurred on Sun day was one of the largest and most representative noon in Singleton. Some beautiful wreaths were placed on…

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The Late Mr Dawes' Family

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 2

We were in error last issue in stating that the late Mr A. H. Dawes left, no family. There are two children, it seems, a girl and a boy. Mrs…

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Death of Mr Dawes. The Inquest

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 2

ON Saturday morning Mr H. Pinchi[?] (Coroner) held an inquest concerning the lamentable end of Alderman A. H. Dawes, whose accidental death was…

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Death of a Sportsman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 3

Phineas Thompson, brother to Joe, Jack, Barney, and Harry Thompson, the famous bookmakers, was found dead in bed this morning at his daughter's residence, Paddington. Deceased had been in…

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Late Mr A. H. Dawes. (By One Who Knew Him)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 July 1900 · page 2

MAY the following pass as a tribute of kindly feeling and respect to the memory of A. H.Drawes :— "The loving brother, husband, and…

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Death of a Prominent Citizen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1900 · page 3

William Balley, J.P., one of the p[?] of the colony, died at night at Peteration, aged 80, Decreased was a prominent flgue in municipal politics…

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Death of an Old Soldier

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 7 July 1900 · page 2

There has just died at Wimbledon, at the age of 70, Colonel John Stephen Ross, who took part iu several engagements in the latter days of the Indian Mutiny…

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