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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1858

4 stories in Illawarra's papers

Latest From India. Defeat of the Gwalior Contingent by General Windham.—death of General Havelock

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 January 1858 · page 1

Madras papers of the 8th bring us the following. Our readers will universally share the deep grief with which we learn the death of General Havelock—the good and brave…

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Death of the Bishop of Calcutta

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 22 February 1858 · page 1

On theo 2nd of January, the Bishop of Calcutta died. Until the appointment of another diocesan, the Bishop of Madras will discharge the duties appertaining to the see of Calcutta…

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The Funeral

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 12 July 1858 · page 3

The mortal remains of the rev. gentleman were convoyed and committed to the tomb on Friday last. The funeral was a public one, and one of the largest ever seen in the colony. The Government Offices, the banks, and…

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The Metropolis. Death of Archdeacon Cowper

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 12 July 1858 · page 3

The expected demise of this venerated aed venerable gentleman took place at St. Phillip's Parsonage on Tuesday morning last. No event of late years has caused such a deep and universal feeling of regret to pervade all…

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