The Funeral
Mr. Tyter's remains were interred yesterday afternoon in the Roman Catholic portion of the North Kiama cemetery, The funeral procession the longest seen in…
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Obituaries & funerals, 1897
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The Late Mr. J. F. Tyter
EXPRESSIONS of regret continue to be made in regard to the demise of the late Mr. John Francis Tyter. It will be a long time before the memory of this popular and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Death of F. P. Slavin
WITH regard to the cablegram a fortnight back reporting the death of Frank Slavin, the Australian pugilist, at Klondyke, a telegram as follows was received in London…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragic Occurrence at Dapto. Sudden Death of Mr. "Andy" Blanchard. His Last Song
It was an exceedingly large and enthusiastic audience that assembled at the Agricultural Society's Hall, Dapto, on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being the…
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The funeral of the late Mr. "Andy" Blanchard, whose tragic "end, whilst assisting at the A. and H. Society's concert at Dapto on Wednesday evening,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Long Journey by an Interesting Old Lady. Death of Mrs. Otto, Late of Albion Park
The following interesting extract is taken from a recent issue of an Edinburgh newspaper, and refers to the death of Mrs. Otto, who sold out her little property at…
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IT will come as a matter of sad surprise to many of our readers to learn of the demisee of Mr. Chris Hukins, who passed away at the Residence of Major Weston, "The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sudden Death of Mr. H. Beatson
The town was shocked on Thursday morning by the news that on the previous night at about 12 o'clock Mri Harry Beatson had been summoned from…
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In addition to the touching remarks concerning the late Mr. Henry Beatson made at the grave on Friday by the Rev. Father Byrne, that gentleman spoke moat feelingly…
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After a long and painful illness, during which he exhibited wonderful vitality, Mr. Joseph Mitchell died at his residence, Milton House, Ballambi, at about 8 o'olock…
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THERE was something particularly sad in the death of Mr. Jos. Mitchell just after he had brought matters in connection with the steel rail contract to a head, and when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Mr. Joseph Mitchell. a Tribute of Respect
No soldier of fortune was he, but a man possessed of a force [?] character which left its mark upon everything he touched. What he effected depended…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Funeral of the Late Constable Thompson
THE funeral of the late Constable James Thompson, who died at Newcastle recently, took place on the 24th ultimo the remains being interred in the Charlestown cemtetery…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Death of "Phil," Lorimer
There are many readers of the MERCURY who will learn with feelings of sorrow of the death of "the Illawarra poet," Philip D. Lorimer, many of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Death of Mr Frank Cheney
It is with much regret we have to record the death of Mr. Frank Cheney, which took place at the residence of his parents, Bourke-street, on Thursday last…
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Many old residents of this district will remember the name of Mr. John Gordon Stewart, at one time head teacher of the Kiama Public School,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Death of Philip D. Lorimer
MANY of our readers will possibly be familiar with the above name, the possessor of which bore the title of "The Illawarra Poet." Many of his lines have in the pass…
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WE are in reciept of the following letter from Mr. D.B. Finlayson, of Brisbane Dear SIR,—You will regret to learn that Mr. John Gordon Stewart, at one…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Memorial of the Late Mr. John Berry
On Wednesday after the luncheon at the Berry show, the ceremony of uncovering the memorial of the late John Berry, the pioneer of the district, was…
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WE regret to record the death of Mrs. Julia Ann Kelly, of Jamberoo, which sad event took place on Tuesday, the cause of death being consumption, The deceased lady…
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