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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1913

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Death of an Old Pioneer

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 1

There passed away a few days ago, at her residence in Narrabri, one of the oldest inhabitants of the town and district in the person of Mrs Hanuah…

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Death of Mr W. B. Stewart, Senr

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Dangar Cottage Hospital, of Mr William B. Stewart, Senr., who was admitted, to the…

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Sad Case of Suicide. Death of Mr. James Capper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 5

The community received a severe shock last evening when it became known that the body of Mr. James Frederick Capper. a well-known surveyor, had been found hanging by…

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The Late Mr. Owen Sharkey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

The funeral of the late Owen Sharltoy, who was accidentally shot, with a pea rifle at Greta, took place on Thursday evening. The reniains were interred in the R.C…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

At the age of 80 and after a residence in Australia, and mainly on the Hunter for 65 years Mr Thomas Lindsay passed away on Sunday morning at Carrington, of which place he has been a respected…

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Death of Mr William Ktrkwood

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

Mr. William Kirkwood, son of the late Mr. Henry Kirkwood, of Singleton, died on Thursday from consumption, at the early age of 38. He had been ill for…

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Death of Nazim Pasha. London, Jan. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 5

During the demonstration in Constantinople Nazim Pash's aide-de-camp fired at Enver Bey. The fire was returned and Nazim Pasha was killed…

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Suicide at Maitland. Death of Mr James Capper

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 6

The bidy of MR. James Fredrick capper, a well-known surveyor, was found hanging by a rope from a rafter in the left of a building at the rear of the old…

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Death of the Fire Chief. a Notable Officer

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 11

Chief Officer Alfred Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, died at his quarters in the fire brigade headquarters, Sydney, late on Sunday night…

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Sad Case of Suicide. Death of Mr. James Capper

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 5

The community received a severe shuck on Wednesday, when it became known that the body of Mr. James Frederick Capper, a well-known surveyor, had been found hanging by…

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Phonograph at a Funeral. Coffin Made Out of Old Boat

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 6

At the funeral of Mr Deran, aged 85, who was drowned in Mallacoota Lakes, near the N.S.W. border, a few days ago. through the overturning ox a boat, the…

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"A Broken Melody." Death of Van Biene. London, Jan. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

Mr. Augusto van Biene the well-known actor, composer, and cellist who toured Australasia about eight years ago in "The Broken Melody," died at the Brighton…

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Death of Mrs. H. S. Forsyth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 4

A cable message has been received, conveying the sad news that Mrs. H. S. Forsyth had been drowned at Rotorua, New Zealand, on Saturday. The…

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Death of an Archduke. Vienna, Jan. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 5

The death is announced of Archduke [?]er, the only son of the late Archduke Rem[?] who was a grand uncle of the Emperor Francis Joseph…

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Tee Late Mr. J. F. Capper. the Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 4

The inquest regarding the death of Mr. James Frederick Capper was held at the West Maitland Courthouse this afternoon, " before the Coroner (Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M…

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Obituary. Capetown, Jan, 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 5

The death has occurred at Maseru of Letsie the paramount Basuto chief…

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The Funeral

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

The funeral took place this afternoon. The cortege, which was headed by the local Oddfellows, was the largest seen in Scone for many…

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Death of an Old Wybong Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 7

Mrs. Boorer, a very old resident of Wybong, died on Wednesday at the advanced age of 87 years. The deceased had dwelt in the district for many years, and was…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. Near Wingen. Death of Mr. Thos. O'brien

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

It Is a long time since our community received such a shock as it did on Wednesday evening last, as the news spread, which it did very…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

A cable message has been received, conveying the sad news that Mrs H. S. Forsyth had been drowned at Rotorua, New Zealand, on Saturday. The…

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