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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

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Funeral of Mrs. Geo. Hewlett

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

The mortal remains of the lata Mrs. George Hewlett reached Wollongong by train on Tuesday afternoon, and were conveyed to the Congregational Church, where…

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Death of Mrs. Hugh Dudgeon

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1898 · page 2

IT is with feelings of regret, we record the death of Mrs. Hugh Dudgeon, sen., an old and respected resident of Jambaroo, which took place at her son's residence at Hill…

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The Late Mrs. H. Dudgeon

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

AMONG the many early pioneers of this district who have lately passed over to the great majority may be mentioned Mrs. Dudgeon, senior, relict of the late Mr. Hugh…

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Death of Mrs. Barton

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

On Sunday last there passed away a very old resident of Wollongong in the person of Mrs. King Barton, relief of the late Mr. King Barton, who many years ago was…

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Death of Mr. G. Maunsell

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. G. Maunsell, who for a abort time prior to Colonel Chisholm's appointment to Wollongong acted as Police Magistrate for the district, died at his residence, Sydney, on…

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Death of Mrs. Kane

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

Many of our readers will regret to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Kane, wife of Dr. Kane, who for several years resided at Woonona. It is about a year and a-half…

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The Sad Death of Miss Lindsay. Coroner's Inquest

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

On Thursday, at "Sunnyside," Dapto, the residence of Mrs. George Lindeay, the coroner (Mr. C. C. Russell) and a jury of twelve held an inquest on the body of…

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Death of Mrs. E. Hanrahan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1898 · page 2

ON Thursday last, at Gerringong, there passed peacefully away one of the oldest residents of the district in the person of Mrs. E. Hanrahan. The deceased lady,…

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The Sad Death of Miss Lindsay. Coroner's Inquest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1898 · page 2

ON Thursday at "Sunnyside," Dapto, the residence of Mrs. George Lindsay, the coroner (Mr. C. C. Russell) and a jury of twelve held an inquest on the body of…

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The Late Mrs. J.f. Griffin

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

Our Dapto correspondent writes — The sad news has been recorded of the death of Mrs. J. F. Griffio, of Kembla Grange, on which property she had resided…

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Death of Mrs. W. Spence

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

Early on Tuesday morning last there passed away at her residence, Kembla-street, one who was probably the oldest resident of Wollongong—Mrs. William…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

IT is our sad duty to chronicle the death of a very old and highly respected resident of Gerringong, Mr. Patrick Devery, Sen., whose death took place at hall past ten on…

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Terrible Death of a Bulli Resident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

A fatal accident occurred near Kiama on Sunday night. As tho 11.30 p.m. train from Sydney was travelling through the tunnel into the town, the engine-driver…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1898 · page 4

It is with feeling of deep regret that we Chronicle the death of Mrs. Goodwin, which sad event took place on Sunday morning, October 23, at the…

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The Late Mrs. Spence. Memorial Service

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1898 · page 2

A memorial service, having reference to the late Mrs. W. Spence, was conducted at the Congregational Church, Wollongong, on Sunday evening. Special hymas were…

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Funeral of the Late City Solicitor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 2

THE funeral of the late Mr. G. C. K. Waldron, the City Solicitor, took place on Friday afternoon at St. Thomas' Cemetery, North Sydney; and there was a very large…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 3

We regret to have to record the death of another of the districts oldest residents, in the person of Mr. William Bailey, of Gerringong, which took place on Friday last…

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Death of "Granny" Walsh. Children Taken by the Blacks 50 Years Ago

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 4

Perhaps one of the oldest and best-known residents of Glen Innes passed away in the person of Mrs. Walsh—much better known in the flesh as…

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Death of a Dapto Identity

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1898 · page 2

Another Identity has departed from us, and in the death of Mr. Timothy O'Brien, which took place at his residence, Mullet Creek, on Wednesday evening, the district…

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The Late Mr. C. D. Young

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 December 1898 · page 2

DURING the past week, in the Church of England Cemetery at Jamberoo, there has been erected a headstone and enclosure around the grave of our late and much…

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