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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

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Death of Dr. Anderson

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 2

A Kiama telegram states: Dr. T. Primrose Anderson, who commenced the practice of his profession here six or seven years ago, but who has been in…

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Death of an Old Colonist

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

MR. JOHN SHARPE, son., J.P., one of the most respected pioneers of the Richmond River district and a colonist of 58 years standing, died at his residence, West…

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Miraculous Escape From Death. Collapse of a Chimney and Its Effects

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday night last Mr. and Mrs. Robt Ashton And several members of the family had an experience which they are not likely to forget for the remainder of their lives…

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The Late Mr. William Organ

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

We learn from Mr. J. B, Davis, of this town, that his father-in-law (Mr. William Organ) died at Tilba Tilba about a week ngo at the great age of 90 years…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

THE "Richmond River Times" of August 4th contains the following notice of the death of the late Mr. John Sharpe, of Belling:—…

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Miraculous Escape from Death Collapse of a Chimney and Its Effects

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 3

ON Tuesday night last. (says the ! Mercury")" Mr. and Mrs Robt. Ashton, of Wollongong, and several members of the family had an experience which they are not likely to…

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The Late Mr. John Sharpe

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1898 · page 3

THE "North Coast Beacon" refers as follows to the late Mr. John Sharps:— We primeval forests felling,. We the rivers steaming, vexing we and…

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Strange Death of Dairy Cows

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1898 · page 4

A strange morality has recently affected the dairy herd of Mr. Eli Jacobs of Kyneton, six of his cows dying within a week. The symptoms of…

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Death of Mr. C. E. Staff

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 August 1898 · page 3

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. Charles E. Staff, of Figtree, well and favorably known in this district, which took place at bis brother's…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs. Miller

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 2

THE death of Mrs. Miller, of "Danesbank," Milton (says the "Milton Times,") though not altogether unexpected, has cast a gloom over our little community, in which she…

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Obituary. Mrs. H. Stone, American Creek

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 2

Our Cordeaux correspondent writes:—Mrs. H. Stone, of American Crock, died on Saturday morning after a abort illness from Influenza, followed by bronchitis and…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

ONE of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Dapto, in the person of Mrs. John Hewitt, passed away on Monday at the ripe ago of 82. It is 67 years since Mrs…

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The Late Mr. William M'donald

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 2

A resident of the district for a period extending over about forty years passed away last week—namely, Mr. William M'Donald. All but the latter…

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A Sad Case. Death of Mr. J. Fishlock. Coroner's Inquest

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Russell, District Coroner, yesterdey conducted an inquiry into the circumstances by which James Fishlock, of Cordeaux River, met his death. The…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 3

MISS SARAK ANN HINDMARSK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Hindmarsh, of Gerringong, passed away on Friday last at the residence of her brother in-law,…

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The Late Mrs. D. L. Waugh. (COMMUNICATED)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

IT is our painful duty to chronicle again the decease of one of the "District" Land Masks" in the person of Mrs. David Lindsay Waugh, late of Waughope,…

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Death of Master John Carruthers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

MASTER JOHN CARRUTHERS. only son of the Hon. J. H. Carruthers, Minister for Lands, who received total injuries on Wednesday evening last while riding his…

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Death of Mr. of the [?]

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Patrick J. Hannan, Keelogues, Figtree, which took place at the residence of his parents yesterday…

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The Late Mr. Martin Quilty

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Martin Quilty, well known in this district for fully half-a-century, passed away on Sunday night at his residence, Charlotte-street, Wollongong, at the good…

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Death of Mrs. Geo. Hewlett

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

Mrs. George Hewlett, who resided at Wollongong during the greater part of her life, died at her residence, Burwood, yesterday, and her funeral will take place…

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