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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1899

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Death of Ralph Forsyth. Coroner's Inquest

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 3

An inquest was held by Mr. C. C. .RUSSEll. coroner, at Hickman's Hotel, Figtree, on Tuesday, concerning the death Forsyth, who was found…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. Walter Dunster

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

OUR Shellharbour correspondent writes us as follows:—"On Wednesday night last, at the residence of his brother, of 'Hambledon Hill,! Singloton, the…

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Death of Miss Maggik McKINNON

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

Many will learn with deep regret of the Jeath of Miss Maggie McKinnon, granddaughter of Mr. Neil McKimnon, son, late of Jamberoo, which took place at 8 o'clock…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday, Mr. Walton Dunster, a highly respected resigent of Singleton, died from an attack of the messles. He was 65 years old. He had lived in the…

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Death of Miss Maggie McRINNON

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

OUR readers will learn with deep regret of the death of Miss M[?] M'Kinnon, grand-daughter of Mr. Neil McKinnon, late of Jainbereo, which took place at…

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Death of Mr. Walter Dunster

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 2

The Shellharbor correspondent of the Independent writes:—"On Wednesday night last, at the residence of his brother, 'Hambledon Hill,'Singleton, the above…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 2

A DEATH, not unattended with sad circumstances, occurred in the Berry Hospital on Friday evening, when Mrs. Stainer, of Merno, department from this "Vale…

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A Cyclist's Funeral

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 2

The funeral of the cyclist, James Somerville, who fell on Thursday evening last in the bicycle races on the Sydney Cricket Ground while racing under the electric…

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Sudden Death of Mr. John Wallace, J.p

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday morning many residents of the district experienced a shock on learning that Mr. John Wallace, J.P., of Garden Hill, had that morning passed away…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 2
Also in The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal

A FINE little boy, aged 8 1/2 years, son of Mr and Mrs. J. W. Cockerill, of Berry, succumbed on Thursday morning last at about 8.20 o'clock to an attack of…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. C. Cousins

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 2

EARLY on Saturday morning last there passed away in the person of Mrs. C. Cousins of this town another of the district's old inhabitants Mrs. Cousins…

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Obituary Death of Mrs. C. Cousins

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 2

ONCE again it is our sad duty to chronicle the demise of another old and highly esteemed resident of Kiama, viz, Mrs. C. Cousins, wife of Mr. C…

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Death of Young Harris. Died From Blood-poisoning. a Sad Occurrence

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

THE young men, Horace Samuel Harris, who was accidentally shot in the thigh by a companion on the 2nd instant, at Wallaby Hill, Jamberoo, died at his residence…

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Fatal Shooting Accident Death of Sam Harris

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

WE regret to write that the young man, Horace Samuel Harris, who was accidently shot in the thigh by a companion on the 2nd inst., at Wallaby…

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Death of Miss Thompson

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

It is with sincere regret that we record the death of Miss E. Thompson, eldest daughter of our much esteemed pilot, Capt. Thompson, which occurred at her…

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The Late Mrs. C. Cousins

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

THIS week's "Methodist" contains the following:— In the death of Mrs. Cousins, the Kiama Circuit has lost a member of many years'…

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Death of Hon. Geoffrey Brand

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 3

Government House was thrown into mourning yesterday morning for the death of his Excellency's youngest son, Hon.G. Brand, which took place on Saturday, at…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

As was briefly announced in a previous issue, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Binks, of Cambewarra. unexpectedly received by wire the sad news of the death of their…

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Obituary Death of Mr. John Condon

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

Deep reg[?]ct was expressed on Saturday afternoon last when it became known that Mr. John Condon, oldest son of Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Condon, of…

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