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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1893

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Peculiar Death of a Woman. Strange Conduct of Another. "Asleep with the Lord."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1893 · page 4

A rather strange case was reported to the police at the Leichhardt Station on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon it was discovered that a single woman…

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The Late Mr. William Bell

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 3

Mr. William Bell, who for a number of years past filled the position of corporation laborer in this town, died somewhat unexpectedly at his residence, Church Hill,…

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Death of Mr. Aquila Parsons. a Prominent Citizen Passes Away

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 2

There was a general and heartfelt expression of profound regret throughout the town of Wollongong on Tuesday, when it became known that Mr. Aquila Parsons…

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Fatal Case of Snake-bite. Death of Another Miss Dight

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 4

The painful news was received in Sydney on Wednesday of the death, near Everton (Vic.), of Miss Muriel Dight, a sister of Miss Helen Dight,…

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Death of Mr. Ira. Parsons

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 2

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Ira Parsons, which took place at his residence, Flinders-street, Wollongong, at half-past 5 o'clock…

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The Queensland Kanaka Traffic. a Melbourne Argus Representative —On— a Recruiting Schooner. No. X. Death of a Recruit

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 4

From Uru to Atta there was an unusually large number on our sick list. Half the crew were down with fever, but mixtures, specially prepared in…

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The Late Mr. James Crawford. (Communicated.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 2

As stated in Saturday's issue, the remains of the late Mr. James Crawford were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Woonona, on Wednesday last week. The…

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Memorial Service at Wollongong. the Late Mr. A. Parsons

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

A memorial service was held in the Wesleyan Church, Wollongong, on Sunday night, when reference was made to the late Mr. Aquila Parsons. The rostrum was…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 2

A VERY sad and unexpected event occurred yesterday, shortly after 5 o'clock, when Miss Mt A. Smith breathed her last at her residence, Manning—street. The…

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The Broken-hill Burning Accident. Death of Mrs. Stubbs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1893 · page 1

Broken-Hill, [?] day.—The unfortunate woman Mrs. Stubbs, who was terribly burned through her clothes taking fire from a lighted match, which was lying…

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The Late Mrs. Charles Fairs

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1893 · page 2

After suffering for a considerable time this lady died at the residence of her son (Mr. Joseph Hart, of Kembla-street) early yesterday morning. She was the widow of…

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Obituary. the Late Mr. James Porter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 2

This gentleman, who has been a worthy resident of Illawarra for upwards of forty years, passed away to his rest beyond this life on Tuesday morning last. Mr. Porter,…

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Death of Dr. W. C. Ashe

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 2

Much regret was felt throughout the district yesterday when the painful news came to hand of the death of Dr. W. C. Ashe, at one time a resident of Kiama,…

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Funeral of the Late Dr. Ashe

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1893 · page 2

From particulars of the demise of Dr. W. C. Ashe, as chronicled by the Coonamble Independent of Friday last, we learn that the funeral of the deceased gentleman,…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1893 · page 2

Catherine, the beloved wife of our esteemed friend and neighbour, Mr. John Honey, departed this life on Sunday evening last, April 30, 1893, and though for…

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Funeral of the Late Mrs. Honey

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1893 · page 2

The cortege which followed the mortal remains of the late Mrs, Honey to their last resting place in the public cemetery, at what is locally known as Porter's Garden…

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The Late Mrs Honey

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1893 · page 2

On Sunday evening last the Rev. Herbert Guinness incumbent of Christ Church, preached a very eloquent and impressive sermon, making special reference to the…

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Death of Mr. A. Graham, Senior

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1893 · page 2

Expressions of regret and sympathy were heard on every hand yesterday morning when it became known that Mr. Archibald Graham, senior, had died…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. A. Graham, Sen

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1893 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Archibald Graham, sen., took place on Tuesday afternoon. The cortege left the deceased gentleman's late residence, " Keira…

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Obituary. Mrs. G. Wood, Senior

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1893 · page 2

Inexorable death has just removed from our midst one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of our district, in the person of Mrs. George Wood, senior, who…

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