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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

The death took place at his parents' residence, on Monday, of Frederick, son of Mr. J. F. Butler, Swan street, Morpeth. The deceased, who was a native of Morpeth, and had attained the age of 31 years…

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Late Mr J. F. SHERIDAN. His Chosen Epitaph

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 3

For a lons time prior to his death, which occurred with such shocking suddenness at Newcastle last week, Mr John F. Sheridan, the world-renowned…

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Singleton Letter. Death of a Journalist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 5

Mr. Edgar Robinson, who for the past six years has filled the position of editor of the Singleton "Argus," succumbed to an attack of enteric fever at the Dangar Cottage…

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The Queensland Station Tragedy. Death of Witness Power

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

No further news has yet been received regarding the death of Power, the station hand at Carpentaria Downs station, and one of the witnesses at the inquest on Miss…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 3

The death is announced of Father John, of Cronstadt…

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The Late Mr. B. W. Levy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 3

The estate of the late Benn Wolff Levy, formerly of New South Wales, who died on December 19, has been sworn for probate purposes at £13,024…

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Death of Mr E. J. Robinson

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 January 1909 · page 2

Mr Edgar J. Robinson, who was editor of the Singleton "Argus" for the past seven years, died at the Dangar Cottage admitted a fortnight earlier suffering with…

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Death of a Famous Cleric. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 January 1909 · page 3

The death is announced of Father John, of Kronstadt, a famous Russian cleric…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1909 · page 8

The well-known pastoral family of Kiddle, who among other things own that handsome girl, Miss Rita Kiddle, has sustained a sad loss in the death of Mrs. Kiddle, who passed away on…

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Funeral of the Victims. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1909 · page 6

The funeral of the victims of the harbour catastrophe took place this afternoon. Contrary to over-night arrangements, there was a street procession of over 600, bluejackets and marines…

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The Late Mr E. J. Robinson

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

Before the conclusion of business at the meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman H. M'Fadden) made…

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Death of George Lauri

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

George Lauri, one of the most popular comedians who has visited Australia, committed suicide on Tuesday morning by cutting his throat. Mr Lauri had…

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Death of a Veterinary Surgeon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 3

About 5 p.m. yesterday a man named James Knights, 73 years of age, died under circumstances which point to suicide. Deceased recently came to Kurri from Western…

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Funeral of the Victims. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

The funerals of the 15 naval men who were victims of the collision in Sydney Harbor yesterday took place this, morning. An impressive service was held in…

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Funeral of the Victims. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 3

The funeral of the victims of the harbor catastrophe took place this afternoon. Contrary to over-night arrangements, there was a street…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 7

The well-known pastoral family of Kiddle, who among other things own that handsome girl, Miss Rita Kiddle, has sustained a sad loss in the death of Mrs. Kiddle, who passed away on…

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Funeral of the Victims

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

The funerals of the 15 victims of the collision took place on Wednesday morning. An impressive service was held in the naval chapel on Garden…

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Funeral of the Victims. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 7

The funeral of the victims of the harbour catastrophe took place this afternoon. Contrary to ever-night arrangements, there was a street procession of over 600, bluejackets and marines…

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Death of Noctuiform

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 January 1909 · page 2

While taking part in the Ashton Maiden Hurdle Race at the Haydock Park Steeplechase meeting, Noctuiform fell, broke a fetlock, and was destroyed…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

AN old and respected resident of Timor in the person of Mrs. Selena Morgan, relict of the late Thomas Morgan, passed over to the great…

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