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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1903

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Death of the Pope

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 2

The extraordinary heat on Saturday night greatly tried his Holiness the Pope, whoso weakness and nervous agitation were extreme. The Pope remained in an almost…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

ONE by one the old familiar faces pass silently from view, leaving only pleasant memories for those whose privilege it may have been to have basked in the sunshine…

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Death of Pope Leo XIII

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

The death of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII (Vilicenzo- Goaccliino Pecci), which took place at the Vatican. Rome, at a few minutes after hour 0'clock on the afternoon…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

We regret having to record the death of Mr. John Osborne, son of Mr. James Osborne, J.P., "Kingston," Glen Innes, at the early age of 27 years. The young…

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The Late Mr. Quong Tart

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

Mr. Quong Tart, who was widely known as a generous and enterprising man in Sydney commercial circles, died on Saturday after a short attack of pleurisy. His death…

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The Late Pope. Funeral Obsequies

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

THE Church of Saint Peter, Rome, was cleared at noon on Saturday, when the lying-in-state of the body of the late Pope was concluded. The interment of the…

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Obituary Mrs. John Gibson

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 2

THE death is announced of Mrs. John Gibson, relict of the late Mr John Gibson, of Cambewarra, Mrs. Gibson died at the residence of her daughter,…

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Obituary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 10
Also in The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal, Illawarra Mercury

On Friday morning, a very old identity of the district—one who in his time played many parts in our [?]mids—passed over to the great majority. We refer to…

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Obituary. Mr. R. Bushnell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

ON Thursday, 30th July there passed over to the great majority an old Parramatta resident in the person of Mr. Richard Bushnell, of Boundary-street. Deceased,…

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The Late Mr. George Osborne

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

The death of Mr. George Osborne on Friday last made a further gap in the already thinned ranks of old Illawarra residents. The deceased gentleman resided…

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Obituary Mr. R. Bushnell

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

ON Thursday, 30th July, there passed over to the great majority an old Parramatta resident in the person of Mr. Richard Bushnell, of Boundary…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

In our issue of the 24th ultimo, we referred to the death of Mrs. Daniel Watts at the ripe age of 82 years leaving the partner of her joys and sorrows for over…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Mr. Launcelot Chittick, on old resident of Robertson, died on Friday, aged 70. Mr. George Osherne, a resident of…

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Obituary Mr. Thos. Love (America)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

THe death occurred in America last month of Mr. Thomas Love (uncle of our respected friends, Messrs. John, Hugh and Thomas Love, of Kiama,…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 2

LAST month the death of Mr.—Thomas Love (uncle of Messrs. John, Hugh and Thomas Love, of Kiama, and Messrs. William, James and John Johnston of Ontega) took…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Hiram Duffy, at Nowra, on Monday. Aug. 21th, aged 28. She was born at Milton, and was the only daughter of Mrs. P…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1903 · page 2

On Sunday last, 30th August, the death occured at his residence, Petersham, of Mr. Ecoch Cousins (late of Berry), at the age of 56 years. The Deccased gentleman came…

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