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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1903

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Death of Lord Salisbury. His last Moments. [By Cable]. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 3

THE death of the Marquis of Salisbury, the late Prime Minister, took place at Hatfield House on Saturday evening. It had been evident for several days…

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Death of an Old and Respected Resident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 2

WE are sorry to report the death of Mr. Thos. Butler, of the permanent staff, New South Wales Government Railways, who died at his residence,…

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The Death of Mr. Rylands

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 3

All inquest was held yesterday before Mr. H. Pinchin (coroner) and a jury touching, the death of Sir. William Rylands, of Sedgefield, who was found drowned early that morning…

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Sad Fatality at Sedgefield. Death of Mr William Rylands. The Inquest

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 2

YESTERDAY Mr H. Pin[?], J.P Coroner, held an enquiry at Sedgefield into the death of Mr William Rylands, a well-known and respected…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 5

The death is announced of the Right Rev. Monsignor Gargan, D.D., president of May nooth College…

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Death of Lord Salisbury. a Peaceful Passing. London, Aug. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

The death is announced of the Marquis of Salisbury, formerly Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, aged 73 years. Death took place to—night…

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The Funeral Op Lord Salisbury

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1903 · page 3

The remains of the late Marquis of Salisbury were buried at Hatfield in the presence of the family and a few personal friends. A simultaneous service was held in Westminster…

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Sudden Death of a Diver. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 2 September 1903 · page 2

THREE divers were engaged testing the bottom of the harbour for foundations for the proposed North Shore bridge, and when coming up at four…

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The Late Mr. Thomas Guest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 September 1903 · page 2

The late Mr. Thomas Guest, Whose death took place at his residence, Greta, on Saturday morning, wa many years ago a resident of this district, when he was boniface of the…

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Death of Mr Thomas Guest

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 3

THE late Mr Thomas Guest, who died on Saturday at his residence, Gretn, was, many years ago, landlord at the Chain of Ponds…

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Death of Mr Henry Shepherd

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 2

On Saturday night Mr Henry Shepherd, of Glendon, expired rather suddenly at his residence. Deceased was well-known and esteemed in the district, and he was one of…

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Death of Mr. F. R. White

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 2

For several months past the Armidale community has been deeply and sympathetically concerned in the reported condition of Mr. F.R. White's gradually declining health, and only a few days ago so…

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Fatality at Glendon. Sudden Death of Mr Henry Shepherd The Inquest

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 September 1903 · page 2

On Saturday night, Mr Henry Shepherd, of Glendon, well known in the district, and who had also taken part in the South African campaign,…

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Death of Mr. F. R. White

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

THE death occurred at "Boollominbah," Armidale, on Sunday night, of Mr. F. R. White, at the age of 69. The deceased gentleman…

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Death of Mrs E. Sweeney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 4

After a paiuful and protracted illness, an old and osteemed resident of the district, in the person of Mrs E. Sweeney, passed peacefully away to the great haven of rest…

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Melrourne. Death of a Prominent Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 5

Mr. Duncan Gillies, Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, who had been ailing for some time, died suddenly to-day, aged 70…

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Death of Mr. F. R. White. ("Armidale Chronicle," Sept. 8.)

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 16

For several months past the Armidale community has been deeply and sympathetically concerned in the reported condition of Mr. F. R. White's gradually declining health, and only a few days ago so…

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Death of a Bushman

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 2

THE Goulburn Herald chronicles the death, a few days ago, of Mr. Charles M'Donald, son of the late Donald M'Donald, who had…

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Death of the Victorian Speaker. Drowned in his Bath

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 3

Mr DUNOAN GILLIES, SPEAKER of the Legislative Assembly, died somewhat suddenly on Saturday morning. The deceased gentleman has been ailing…

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Newcastle. Death of a Policeman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 3

First-class Constable Thomas Murphy, who for several years had been stationed at Merewether, died this morning attar a short illness. His funeral will take place to-morrow, afternoon…

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