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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Telegraphic News. Sydney, Friday. Death of Mr. J. C. Remington. Supposed Suicide

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 2

A PAINFUL sensation was caused this morning, by the intelligence that Mr. J. C. Remington, General Manager of the Mutual Life…

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Military Funeral

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

In our last issue we referred to the death of Mr Charles Albert Victor Powell, eldest son of Mr C. Powell, Acting Postmaster at Singleton. The…

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The Late Mr. A. Hoban

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Andrew Hoban who died in St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday, took place this afternoon, and was very largely attended. The body was brought from Sydney…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

Our Largs correspondent telegraphed on Monday that Mr. Michael Clarke, an old resident of the district, died suddenly at his residence, Wallalong, on Saturday night. Deceased had been ailing for…

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Death of an Old Resident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

On Thursday last, an old and esteemed resident of the district. Mrs Williams. the relist of the late Mr -John Williams, died at the residence of her…

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The Late Mr. Edward Parnell. Estate Valued at £67,102

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 3

Probate has been granted in respect, of the will of Mr. Edward Parnell, late of Newcastle, and formerly of Jerry's Plains, near Singleton, who died at Newcastle on…

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Death of a Woman. Serious Allegations

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 3

An inquest was held at the Coroner's court. Sydney, on Wednesday into the [?]nces surrounding the death of Maria Hodges. 27 years of age. which…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday, 26th inst. Mr. Charles Victor Powell, the eldest son of Mr. C. Powell, acting postmaster at Singleton, succumbed to a severe attack of pleurisy and pneumonia…

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Very Latest Cables. London, Friday afternoon. Memorial to the Late Mr. Seddon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 5

Dr. F. J. Chavasse, Bishop of Liverpool, conducted the dedication service at Eccleston Church, St. Helens, and inaugurated the new choir stalls intended as a memorial of the late…

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The Late Lord Linlithgow. the Funeral. London, March 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 5

The funeral of the Marquis of Linlithgow took place at South Queensferry, Lintithgowshire, the remains being interred in the mausoleum, at Hopetoun House. The…

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Merriwa. Death of Mr. Gallagher

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 5

Mr. W. J. Gallagher, of the Cricketers' Arms Hotel, died this morning of pneumonia. Deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents of the Merriwa district, where he lived for more…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 5

The death is announced of Sir Lepel Henry Griffin, Chairman of the East Indian Association, aged 68.'…

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Death of Mr. C. B. Talbot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 4

It will be learned with unfeigned rejjrot by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances that Mr. C. B. Talbot, a well-known townsman, died this morning at the…

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The Late Mr. C. B. Talbot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. C. B. Talbot, who died yesterday, took place to-day. The remains were taken to St. Paul's Church, where the rector (Rev. G. F Rushforth) conducted a short service,…

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Death of a Merriwa Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

On Tuesday, morning last the sad news of the death of Mr. WilIian Gallagher was received with expressions of great by the townspeople and deepest sympathy for the…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 5

The death is nmiouncod of Mr. Henry Louis F.R.G.S., aged 78 years…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 5
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The death is announced of Mr. J. B. Hope, the well-known actor…

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Death of Colonel Freehill

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 4

The- death occurred on Thursday of Colonel F. B. Freehill Consul for Spain, at his residence at Burwood. Colonel Freehill who was 52 years of age was…

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The Late Lord Linlithgow. the Funeral. London, March 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 3

The funeral of the Marquis of Linlithgow took place at South Queensferry, Linlithgowshire, the remains being interred in the mausoleum, at Hopetoun House. The…

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