The Death of a Philosopher
M. Le Cat gives the following account of the death of Fontenelle, the French philosopher: "His end was the last period of a machine, settled by the laws of Nature. His…
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Obituaries & funerals, 1914
727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 37
Death of Sir John Ramsden. a Great Landlord. London, April 16
The death at the age of 82 years is announced of Sir John Ramsden, formerly sole landlord of the town of Huddersfield, who made over his estate to his son four years…
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Mr. John Bennett, the oldest and most noted theatrical manager in Australia, is dead, aged 85…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Obituary. Vioe-admiral, Stokes. London, April 26
Vice-Admiral Stokes, who was only recently appointed to the naval command in Ireland, died suddenly at Queenstown. The late Robert Henry Simpson Stokes…
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Tho death has occurred of Mr. Thomas Barratt, chairman of the Soap-manufacturing firm of Pears, Ltd. He was considered to be the father of modern advertising…
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The funeral of the late Mr. Harry Pen-der, who died in the Maitland Hospital on Saturday afternoon from injuries received through collision with a vehicle on Satur-…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Death of Mrs. H. C. DANGAR Sydney
Mrs H. C. Dangar, a prominent Philanthropist died at her residence, Pott Point, to-day, aged 72 years. [The late Mrs H. C. Dangar was the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Accidents. Port of Fremantle.the Death of Mr. H. Pender
Ail inquest was held at the West Maitland courthouse yesterday afternoon, by the deputy Corener (Mr. WM. MeLauchlin), into the circumstances attending the death…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Seven Wivies at Funeral
Seven of his divorced wives attended the funeral of Lionel Lawrence, who was eleven times married during the 52 years of his life. In 1890…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Mrs. Dangar
The death of Mrs. H. C. Danger has left a wide blank in the lives of her many friends, and her loss will be sadly felt by all those with whom she came in contact. Quiet…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Late Mr. J. A. Nivison. Estate Valued at £65,239
Probate has been granted of the will of Mr. James Alexander Nivison, grazier, of Ohio, near Walcha, who died on December 23 last. The testator appointed his widow,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Death of Mr I Earnshaw. Well-known Horse Trainer. Sydney
Mr, Isaae Earnshaw, the well-known Randwick trainer, died at Dr, M Cornack's private hospital, Sydney, early this morning, Deceased was taken ill on Wednesday, and…
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Miss Kathleen Farrell, daughter of Mr. J. Farrell, died at her parents residence, Flinders-street, East Maitland, on Saturday. Deceased, who was only 19 years of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Late Mr. J. A. Nivison. Estate Valued at £65,239
Probate has been granted of the will of Mr. James Alexander Nivison, grazier, of Ohio, near Walcha, who died, on December 23 last. The testator appointed his widow…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Death of Mrs. H. L. McDougall
Res[?] on wee waa, Narra[?] and surrounding districts, will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. H. L. McDougall of Molieen, near Wee Waa, which sad…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Death of a Princess. Descended From Josephine
Princess William of Baden died last month in Berlin. She was born in October, 1841, and married in 1863 Prince William of Baden, who predeceased her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Accidents. the Death of Mr. H. Pender
An inquest was hold at the West Maitland Courthouse, on Monday afternoon by the deputy coroner (Mr. Wm. McLauchlin) into the circumstances attending the death…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Obituary. Vice-admiral Stokes. London, April 26
Vice-Admiral Stokes, who was only recently appointed to the naval command in Ireland died suddenly at Queenstown. (The late Robert Henry Simpson Stokes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Mrs. Lawrence
The death occurred at Bexbill, Richmond on River on 28th April, of Mrs. Lawrence, senior, who was widely known in this district, having lived hero the greater part…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Obituary. the Duke of Argyll. London. May 2
The death is announced of the Duke of Argyll. The duke had been in indifferent health for two yours, but. recently had improved…
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