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Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Death of a Famous Actress. a Romantic Career

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 6

Many playgoers will learn with regret of the death of Mme. Modjeska, one of the greatest actresses of our time in Shakespearean parts, which took place…

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Late News by Wire. Sydney, Monday Afternoon. Death of a Business Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 June 1909 · page 3

Walter Ratcliffe, manager of Dalgety and Company, died to-day after an illness extending over several weeks…

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Death of Sir Geo. Shenton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1909 · page 5

A cable received in Sydney to-day from London announces the death of Sir George Shenton, one of West Australia's leading citizens…

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Death of Mrs J. Holz

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 2

Mrs Annie Holz wife of Mr Jacob Holz, farmer, of Clydesdale, died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Monday night after a brief illness. The…

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Death of Sir Geo. Shenton (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 2

Cable advices received at Fremantle from London announce the death of Sir George Shonton, one of West Austra lia's leading citizens, from heart failure…

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Old-age Pensioner's Death. Charge of Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 5

A youth named Ernest Carmody was arrested at Katamatite, Victoria, in connection with the death of an old-age pensioner, named John Robinson. On June 4 the tent Robinson lived…

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Death of Mrs Kauter

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 4

The death of Mrs. Kauter, wife of Mr. Henry Kauter, of Maison Dieu, oc curred on Thursday morning, at the age of 63. The deceased was a native of…

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Death of a Bank Manager

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 3

Mr. J. F. Addison who was for 25 years manager of the bank of New South wales gt Taree died in sydney to-day very suddenly, aged 70…

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The Late Mr. George Meredith the Famous Novelist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 July 1909 · page 7

Mr. George Meredith, the famous novelist, died at his residence, Box Hill, near Dorking, Surrey, on Tuesday, May 18, as the result of a chill caught on the previous…

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Death of a Banker. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 July 1909 · page 2

Mr J. F. Addison, a well-known iden tity in banking circles, died this morn ing at the age of 76 years. For about 25 yours he was manager of the Bank…

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Funeral of Sir W. Curzon-wyllie

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 July 1909 · page 5

The funeral of the late Sir W. Curzon-Wyllie, which took place at St. Paul's, Onslow-square, was attended by an enormous congregation. The King, the Prince of…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Ward

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 July 1909 · page 4

Word was received last night of the death, at about 7 o'clock, of Mr. Thomas "Ward, a well-known Maitland business man, which occurred at his residence, Rockdale, Sydney…

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Funeral of the Victim. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 July 1909 · page 2

The funeral of the late Sir William Curzon Wyllie, political A.D.C. to the Secretary of State for India, and victim of the late tragedy at the Imperial…

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Death of Dr. Murray. Bishop of Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 4

It is with feelings of the most profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Right Rev. Dr. Murray, the venerable Bishop of Maitland, which occurred, after a lingering illness, at his…

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Telegraphic News. Death of Bishop Murray. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 2

THE venerable R.C. Bishop of Maitland, Dr. Murray, who has been ill for a considerable time, and confined to his bed, died last night…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 4

Word was received on Wednesday night last of the death of Mr. Thomas Ward, a well-known Maitland business man, which occurred at his residence, Rockdale, Sydney…

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Death of General De Gallifet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 5

The death is announced of General the Marquis de Gallifot, aged 70 years. MR.CHAMBERLAIN. British Indians in South Africa have…

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Death of Dr. Murray. Bishop of Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 4

It is with feelings of the most profound sorrow that we announce the death of the Right Rev. Dr. Murray, the venerable Bishop of Maitland, which occurred, after a lingering illness, at his…

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Death of Bishop Murray Australia's Oldest Prelate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 4

The tolling of the church bell at St. Patrick's, Singleton, yesterday morning, gave intimation that the Right Rev. James Murray, the venerable Bishop of…

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Old-Age Pensioner's Death. Charge of Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 13

A youth named Ernest Carmody was arrested at Katamatite, Victoria, in connection with the death of an old-age pensioner, named John Robinson. On June 4 the tent Robinson lived…

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