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Obituaries & funerals, 1915

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Death of Mr John Dunshea

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. John Dunshea, who was for many years a member of the New South wales Police Force, will learn with regret that he passed away at his late…

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Death of a Racehorse. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

Philio, a well-known Victorian racehorse, dropped dead at Randwick racecourse this morning. After a three furlong gallop Philio was seen to sway. and…

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Death of Moree Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 4

Mr. John Ca[?]ron, aged 70, died on Tuesday in Sydney. He was the first Mayor of the Moree municipality, and had large interests in the Moree district. He was a noted…

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Death of Dr. E. E. Wright

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 4

Shortly after 8 o'clock last evening, Dr. E. E. Wright, who had been suffering from a severe attack of heart trouble for a period extending over two years passed away at…

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Wreck of the Dunbar. Death of Sole Survivor

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 3

Mr James Johnson, who was the sole surviror of the wreck of the Dunbar, died at his residence, Dulwich Hill, Sydney, on Monray night, aged 78…

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Obituary. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 5

Mr. W. C. Gladstone, M.P., a grandson of the late W. E. Gladstone, has been killed in action. The transactions of the Government…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 8
Also in Singleton Argus

Mr. John Cameron, aged 70, died on Tuesday in Sydney. He was the first Mayor of the Moree municipality, and had large interests in the Moree district. He was a noted…

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Death of Mr. Edgar Bent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

The sad news was received this morning by Mrs. S. J. Eades, of Bolwarra, of the death of her brother, Mr. Edgar Bent, of Bondi, Sydney. Deceased was a…

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Death of Mr. John Wheeler

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 4

The death took place yesterday of Mr. John Wheeler. Past Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Institution, at his residence, Dalmeny. Boulevard, Strathfield, at the age…

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Death of an Old Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 4

An old and highly respected resident of East Maitland, in the person of Mr. James Brooder, died at his residence, Melbourne-street at about 3 o'clock yesterday…

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Obituary. New York, April 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 6

The death is announced of Mr. Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich. The deceased was 74 years, of age, and took an active part in polities, being for…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

THE death occurred in Scone on Wednesday last, as briefly stated in our Friday's issue, of a respected resident in the parson of…

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Death of Mr. Skinner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 6

Mr. Frederick Skinner, one of the State school inspectors, who died at Lewisham on Friday, at the age of 55, was a native of Muswellbrook, member of a family…

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Death of Mrs. Markham, Senr

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 4

The death occurred this morning of Mrs. Markham, a very old and highly respected resident of Maitland. The deceased, who was 80 years of age, was the widow of the…

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Muswellbrook Letter. the Late Mr. J. C. Luscombe. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 6

The death of Mr. J. C. Luscombe, which sad event took place late on Friday night last (though not unexpected) caused deep regret throughout the community, in which…

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Maitland Will Case. the Late Mrs. Wall. Probate Application Opposed. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 5

The Probate Court suit, in which Celin Jane Cummins and Chas. Henry Gale, who claimed to be executrix and executor of the will of the late Elizabeth Wall, asked that…

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Death of Mr. Charles. Parbury

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 4

A private cable received in Sydney announced the death in London on Monday of Mr. Charles Parbury in his 81st year, as the result of an attack of pneumonia. The…

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Death of Mr. Leo. Ridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 4

Mrs. F. W. Tinson, of Oakhampton Road, has received the sad news of the death of her brother, Mr. Leo. Ridge, of Deniliquin, second eldest son of the late Mr. Robert…

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Death of Sir William Manning. Distinguished Public Career

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 7

A distinguished member of one of the oldest Sydney families, in the person of Sir William Patrick Manning, died at his late residence, Arn, Wyana-road, Roso Bay, yesterday…

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