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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1859

18 stories in Illawarra's papers

Lines on the Death of Mess L.m., Gerringong Kiama

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1859 · page 3

Ah, mourn her not! why should we weep! "She is not dead," but wrapped in sleep! Her gentle slumbers naught shall break, Till the last Trumpet all shall wake…

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The Death of the Duke of Wellington

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1859 · page 4

In a volume of poetry, by Longfellow, recently published, are the following beautiful lines, on the death of the "Great Duke." Our renders will remark with what feeling and delicacy, and at the same time with how much…

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Death of Henry Osborne, Esq., J.p

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 28 March 1859 · page 2

IT is with deep and sincere sorrow we that announce the death of Henry Oshorne, Esq, of Marshall Mount, which melanchely event took place on Saturday evening last, about 7 p.m., at his late residence. The deceased…

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Death of Henry Osborne, Esq

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1859 · page 2

This gentleman, who had been suffering from severe sickness for some time past, died on the evening of Saturday last, at his residence, Marshall Mount. The…

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The Funeral of the Late Hon. Robert Campbell

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 11 April 1859 · page 2

This melancholy event, which will be regarded by many of our fellow citizens in the light of a great social bereavement, took place yesterday at Parramatta, in the presence of some five or six thousand colonists. With a…

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Sermons on the Death of Robert Campbell

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1859 · page 4

From the Evening Mail, we learn, that, on Sunday week, sermons touching the death of Robert Campbell were delivered in Sydney. The Rev. Canon Walsh, at Christ Church, took…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. Robert Osborne

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 6 June 1859 · page 2

The funeral of this deeply lamented gentleman took place on Thursday last, the 2nd June. As we had anticipated, the attendance wa very large and embraced "all ranks and conditions of men," in the district, but…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1859 · page 2

The Month's [?]atuary contains the names of Colonel Eyre, John Crabbe, Admiral Lysaght, Mr Pendergast, Q.C., Alderman Andrews, late Mayor of Southampton (and whose lot it was to welcome so many illustrious…

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Death of the Marquis of Waterford

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1859 · page 2

The Marquis of Waterford, whose nocturnal adventures some years ago, were so frequently the theme of public criticism, has terminated his career. He wag killed by a fall from his horse, while hunting on his Irish estates…

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Important English News by the Northam. Defeat of the Ministry. Dissolution nf Parliament. Execution of Tantia Topee. Capture of Maun Sing Death of Commissioner Yeh. Warlike Preparations in Europe. Intended Abdication of the King of Prussia. Death the King of Naples. Adelaide 12 30 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1859 · page 2

The Peninsular and Oriental steam Navigation Company's steamship Northam, 906 tons. J.R. stead, commander, arrived at Kangaroo Island, with the English April mails, at 11 o'clock this morning…

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Death of the Marquis of Water-ford. Dublin, Thursday, March 81

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1859 · page 4

The death of this excellent nobleman has cast a deep gloom over all classes in the south of Ireland, where he was best known as an indulgent resident landlord and a model country gentleman. The…

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On the Death of the Late Hon. Robert Campbell, M.l.a

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1859 · page 4

Oh sad was the moment, and dismal to hear The news that like lightning had spread, That Australia's great statesman had closed his career— That the brave ROBERT CAMPBELL was dead!…

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Mrs. Trafford's Death. Termination of the Inqurst—acquittal or Mr. Trafford

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1859 · page 4

The adjourned coroner's inquest on the body of Louisa Jone Trafford, aged twenty years, who died on the morning of Saturday, the 13th instant, from the effect of taking strychnine, and respecting…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Monday 10 October 1859 · page 2

The following names are iu the obituary of this month: General Earl Catheart, Mr Henry Grattan, Earl of Minto, the Earl of Harborough, the Dean of Ripon, the…

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Portugal. Funeral of the Late Queen of Portugal

Kiama Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1859 · page 4

The above took place on the 21st July. "There was a large attendance of the people," says a letter from Lisbon, "and the expressions of grief and sympathy were universal. Mourning is to…

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Death of Colonel Ainsworth

Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1859 · page 1

It is our painful duty to notify the death of Colonel Ainsworth, a gentleman long known in this colony, and esteemed by all who could appreciate the union of the gallant soldier with the…

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Death of Mr. Robert Stephenson, M.p

Examiner · Saturday 24 December 1859 · page 2

The death of Stephenson comes with startling rapidity upon that of Brunel. Both men of rare genius, and both occupying a sort of double throne at the head of their profession,…

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Death of the Rev. John Angell James

Examiner · Saturday 31 December 1859 · page 4

For some time past the venerable John Angell James had manifested symtoms of the wear and tear of years. Indications of physical decay made themselves felt now and then, but his intelect was…

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