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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Death of Ernest Favenc. Australian Explorer and Author

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday at his residence, in Darlinghurst, of Mr. Ernest Favane, one of the best-known historians of Australian exploration. Mr. Favene was…

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Late News by Cable. London, Nov. 14. Death of the Emperor of China

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 3

The Emperor of China is reported to be dying He has been transferred to the death-chamber of the palace at Peking. Edicts which have been issued have appointed…

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A Murderer's Funeral. Remarkable Scenes. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

Remarkable scenes were witnessed at the funeral of the Hindu Kanai Lal Dutt, who was hanged in Alipur on Tuesday last for the murder of the approver…

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Death of Ernest Favenc. Australian Explorer and Author

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

THE death occurred on Saturday, at his residence, in Darlinghurst of Mr. Ernest Favene, one of the best known historians of Australian exploration…

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Trouble in India. Remarkable Scene at a Funeral. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

REMARKABLE scenes were witnessed at the funeral of the Hindu Kanai Lai Dutt, who was hanged in Alipur on Tuesday last for the murder of…

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Death of "Dilga" Ross. the Story of a Rich Squatter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 7

Another of the sturdy Scottish type of pioneer pastoralist has been removed by the death, at Molong of Mr. William Ross, brother to Dr. Andree Ross, ex-M.L.A…

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Death of Chinese Emperor. Empress Dowager Mortally ILL. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3

The death is announced of the Emperor of China, aged 36 years. Palace reports state that the Emperor died on the night of November 10. It…

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Death of Empress-dowager of China. Foul Play Suspected. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

The Empress Dowager of China died on Sunday, aged 73 years. No trouble is anticipated owing to the change of rulers…

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The Late Mr. M. Moran

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 4

Mr. D. Jackson, secretary of the South Greta Miners' Lodge, who is interesting himself on behalf of the widow and family of the late Mr. M. Moran, who died…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 4

Considerable regret was expressed throughout the district, on Friday when news was Leatd of the death of Sir. William Fisher, the well-known grazier, of Brandon, Senham. The deceased…

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Death of Lord Sackville

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 6

A CURIOUS HISTORY RECALLED. Lord Sackville, who had been in failing health for some time, died at his residence, Knole House, Sevenoaks, on…

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Death of Miss Fanny McKimm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 4

It is with very deep regret we have to record the death of Miss Fanny McKimm, of Bolwarra, who passed peacefully away at the Maitland Hospital on Tuesday morning last (says our Largs…

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Death of Ernest Favenc. Australian Explorer and Author

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 14

The death occurred on Saturday at his residence, in Darlighurst, of Mr. Ernest Favenc, one of the best-known historians of Australian exploration. Mr. Favenc was…

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Death of "Dilga" Ross the Story of a Rich Squa[?]

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 14

Another of the Sturdy Scottish type pioneer pastoralists has been removed the death, at Molong, of Mr. William Ro[?] brother to Dr. Andrew Ross, ex-M.L.[?]…

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Death of the Emperor and Empress of China Death on Sunday Foul Paly Suspected. London. Nov[?]

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 2

The Emperor of China is in a critical condition of health. Edicts which have been issued have appointed Prince Ch'un, brother of the Emperor, Regent…

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Married Couple Burned to Death. Resalt of a Drinking Bout

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 1

Robert abell and his wife well-known residents of Telbot (Vic.), returned home at 11 on Wednesday night in an intoxiented condition. Shortly afternwords the…

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Death of Mr. Joseph Wood. Well-known Newcastle Citizen Gone. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 3

Mr. Joseph Wood died early this afternoon at his late residence, Woodlands, Newcastle, after a short but severe illness. Deceased was one of the city's most prominent and most popular…

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Death of Mr Joseph Wood. Prominent Newcastle Citizen. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 2

Mr joscph Wood.one of the most popular citizens or Newcastle and a resident for upwards of half a century. died this afternoon, after a short but…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 3

The death is announced of Mr. Charles Bethell, shipowners…

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Death of Lord Glenesk

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 3

The death is announced of Lord Glenesh, proprietor of the "Morning Post," aged 77 years…

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