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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1906

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The Late Mr. Seddon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 3

Sir Joseph Ward has suggested that a memorial service for Mr. Seddon should be held in Westminster 'Abbey on the day of the funeral…

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Muswellbrook Letter the Late Mr. Seddon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held last night, but before dealing with the matter for which it had been called, the Mayor (Alderman…

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The Late Mr. Seddon. Universal Regret at His Loss

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 4

THE death of Mr. Seddon has elicited widespread expressions of regret throughout Australasia. The whole of New Zealand is in mourning. All the…

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Local and General. Death of Mrs. W Coulton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

Mrs. W. Coulton, a highly-respected resident of Cast Greta, died yesterday in the Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, where she went under an operation for a tumour in the…

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The Late Mr Seddon. Further Tributes. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 6

Lord Roberts, at the meeting of the National Service League, and Mr Fletcher, at a meeting of the New Zealand Trust and Loan Company,…

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The Late Mr. Seddon. King Edward's Admiration. London, June 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 5

King Edward commanded Sir Joseph Ward to an audience which lusted half an hour at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty referred with admiration to Mr. Seddon's striking…

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The Late Mr. C. H. FitzGerald. a Worthy Son of Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 12

Our Muswellbrook representative writes:—The late Mr. C. H. Fitzgerald (brother of the Hon. R. G. D. FitzGerald), whose death was recently reported in the "Mercury," and…

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Fatality at East Greta. Death of D. 11. Farrell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 5

An inquest was held to-day at the West Maitland Courthouse into the cause of death of Daniel Henry Farrell, aged 17, who met his death whilst employed at East Grata…

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Death of the N.Z. Premier. Dick Seddon at Rest

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

New Zealand, as well as Australia, was thrown into a state of depression on hearing of the sudden death of Mr. Richard Seddon, the Premier of New…

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Death of Mr. Seddon. on His Way Home. New Zealand Prime Minister's Sudden End Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 7

Mr. Richard John Seddon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, died suddenly yesterday on board the steamer Oswestry Grange, while the steamer was on her way to New…

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—THE— Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee I but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal. Saturday, June 16, 1906. The Late Mr. Seddon

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

THE sudden death of Mr. Seddon— "King Dick," as he was affectionately termed—removes a unique figure from Australasian political life. It will…

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The Late Mr. G. E. Mullens

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 5

The value of the estate of the late Mr. [?] Edward Mullens, of Mount Barker. [?] Australia, has been sworn at [?]…

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The East Greta Fatality. Death of D. H. Farrell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 8

After we went to press on Saturday the following evidence was taken at the inquest concerning the death of Daniel Henry Farrell, which was occasioned by an accident…

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The Late Mr John Picton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

At Tarro on Saturday last Mr. John Picton, an old and highly-esteemed resident of Cessnock passed away at the advanced age of 84 years. For 42 years he carried on business as a butcher, which…

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Death of a Former Identity

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

Mrs Cruickshank of Auburn, Sydney, died on Sattirday night, and the remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery at Whittingham…

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Death of a Veteran Cricketer

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last George Gilbert passed peacefully away. In the old days, when Australian cricketers were fighting for…

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The Late Mr Seddon Another Royal Tribute LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 4

The King yesterday commanded the attendance of Sir Joseph ward (Postmaster-General of New Zealand) at Buckingham Palace and received him…

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The Late Mr. Seddon. New Zealand Acknowledgement. Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 4

THE following cable was received by the Governor-General to-day from the Governor Representatives by the Prime Minister:—…

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The Late Mr. Seddon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night, in reply to a question, Sir Henry Camnpbell innerman. the Prime Minister, dais it was not necessary to hold a memorial…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 5

The death is announced of Mr. Harry N. Pillsbury, formerly chess champion of the [?]orld, aged 33 years. Mr. Pillsbury has been ill for some time,…

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