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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Obituary. Miss Major

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 2

ON the afternoon of New Year's Day, when the sad news of Miss Major's death reached the town, quite a gloom overspread the community, and deepest sympathy felt for…

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The Late Mrs. E. Spinks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 2

THE funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Spinks, senr., who died a day or so previously at Lismore, took place there on New Year's Day, the…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Marks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

IT is with feelings of deep regret we announce the death of Mr. Samuel Marks, who for many years, until recently, resided in the…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Marks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

THE last member of the pioneer Marks family, whose name has been identified with the progress of the district for more than half a century (for it is 52 years ago…

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Death of H. Middleton

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 20

On Friday last, an inquest was held by the Deputy Coroner (Mr. W. H. Rees), at Port Kembla, as to the cause of death of Harry…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

Perhaps the oldest native of Wollongong, in the person of Mrs. William Osborne, of Church-street south, passed away on Saturday last. The…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 2

The death took place on Sunday last of the wife of Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald, of Borkeley. The deceased lady had not been ill for very long,…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Owen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. W. H. Owen, the well-known solicitor of this town. Mr. Owen became unwell last week, and…

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Death of Rev. Cuthbert Blacket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. Cuthbert Blacket breathed his last at the A.M. Hospital, where he had been under treatment since his…

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Death of Rev. C. Blackett

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

On Monday afternoon last the death took place at the Wollongong Hospital of Rev. Cuthbert Blackett, who had been under…

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Death of a Visitor. at the Brighton Hotel

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

ON Monday morning, last a Mr. W. J. Swanson, a resident of North Sydney, who the previous Saturday came to Kiama for the benefit of his health, and put up at the…

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The Late Mr. W. Hall Owen (An appreciation by a friend.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 8

Wollongong can claim many illustrious sons, men who in obedience to strong instincts have left the place of their birth and in wider centres…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 2

On Thursday morning, Mr. John Looney died at his brother's residence, Mt. Pleasant. He was but 44 years of age, and was a victim to sewer sick…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 2

Miss Charlotte Knight, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Knight, of Pheasant Ground, passed away suddenly early on Tuesday morning last at her…

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Death of Mrs. Bnchanan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

THE death occurred in Sydney on Thursday last of Mrs. Agnes Buchanan, relict of Captain Alexander Buchanan, who was for very…

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The Bellamai Collision. Coroner's Inquiry. Death of Mr. Thompson Bennett

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 2

tHE Coroner, Mr. W.H. Rees, held an inquiry on Friday morning at the Bulli Police Court respecting the death of the coach-driver, Mr…

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Sad Death of Mr. Donald Kennedy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 2

THE sad news, of Mr. Donald Kennedy's death will be received with regret by many on the South, Coast acquainted with his genial…

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Death of Mrs. Hayles

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 2

Another very old identity, in the person of Mrs. Robert Hayles, passed away on Sunday hist, at her residence, Smith-street, at the ripe age of 94…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 5

The wife of Mr. J. Rogers passed over to the great majority on Tuesday night lats. The deseased lady and her husband had lived in…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

Mrs. Murphy, the oldest resident of Cordeaux River, died on 28th April, aged 90 years. Her health was good till a few days before her death. Mr…

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