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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

44 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Obituary. Death of Mr. Andrew McCLYMOMT

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 7

A thrill of sorrow pervaded the community on New Year’s evening when the news went abroad that Mr. Andrew McClymont, an old and widely esteemed resident of the Cowra district…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

ON Sunday morning last, Grenfell residents were shocked by the news of the unexpected death of Mrs. Sippel, wife of Mr. John Sippel, senior, one of the oldest residents of the town…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs. M. T. PRATT

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 7

On Tuesday last there passed away in the person of Mrs. Pr[?]tt, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Woodstock. The deceased lady was much beloved in the district…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 2

ONE by one, old residents are dropping off, and many are the freshly-formed mounds in the local cemetery. This week it is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Hinchcliffe, widow of…

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Death of Mrs. Thomas Brown

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 7

It is but a few weeks since the subject of this notice laid the partner of her life in the grave and on Tuesday last was herself called upon to answer to the muster-roll of death. Mrs…

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Death of Mr. E. B. Price

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 7

We regret very much to have to chronicle the death of Mr. E. B. Price, Assistant Engineer to the Public Works Department, which [?] event occurred at his residence. Hunter’s…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. Rachel Davis

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 6

On Sunday last the death occurred at Lillian Terrace, Flinders Street, Sydney, at the age of 69 years, of Mrs Davis, relict of the late Mr David Davis, both having been residents of Cowra for…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

We are sorry to record the death of Mr. John Shannon, an event attended by peculiarly melancholy circumstances. Mr. Shannon was suffering from inflammation of the lungs and other…

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Obituary

Western Champion · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 10

Mr. George H. Helm, the wellknown Condobolin saddler and formerly of Parkes, succumbed to typhoid on Sunday. The body was conveyed…

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Death of a Lion Tamer

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 3

The death is announced in Paris of Pezon, the lion tamer, at the age of 73. He was a highly popular character there, and for more than forty years the fairs near the Bastille—…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 2

MRS. JOHN HALLS (formerly Mrs. Burge), an old and respected resident of the district, passed away on Tuesday morning last, after a long period of suffering, endured with much…

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Obituary

Western Champion · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 9

Quite a shock was occasioned to the community on Sunday evening, when the news spread that Alderman John Alexander Rose—one of Parkes'…

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Obituary a Sad Occurrence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

IT is with regret that we record the death of Mr. Alexander Lang who, with Mrs. Lang, arrived in Grenfell on Friday last, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Rankin (the two ladies being…

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Obituary

Western Champion · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 10

The Grim Raaper, Death, has been very much in evidence in town of late and it must be admitted the death-roll of the past week or so has been a…

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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

We regret to record the death of Mr. Octavius Lloyd, civil engineer, and formerly, engaged on the survey of the railway line between Grenfell and Wyalong. The event occurred on Monday…

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Death of Alderman Tremain

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 5

There passed away at his residence in Keppelstreet, Bathurst, on Sunday afternoon one of the best known and deservedly respected citizens of Bathurst in the person of Alderman…

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Death of Mr. John M’Elhone

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 4

Mr. John M’Elhone, M.P., for the Fitzroy Division of Sydney, died on Friday morning, the 6th inst., at his residence. 26 Rockwall crescent, Potts Point. Death was caused by…

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Fatal Accident. Death of Mr. George Gillett, Sen

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 6

At about noon yesterday a messenger rod[?] into Cowra from, Mr.. Sloan's North Logan Station for Dr. Bartlett to go out and attend Mr. George Gillett, senior, who had met with a…

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LONDON. Death of Mr Gladstone

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 3

MR. Gladstone died at five o' Clock yesterday morning his wife remained at his bedside all night, holding his hands, he died in perfect peace; all the family were present. Newspapers…

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Obituary

Western Champion · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 9

Fall of years and honor, the Right Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, the great Liberal leader and tribune of the people, quietly passed away…

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