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

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

86 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 5

Obituary

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 2

The news of the death of Sir James Dickson is causing a feeling of profound regret throughout Australia. A special train conveyed the remains of the Minister…

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Death of Mr. T. Rouse

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 2

We take the following from the Dunolly Express of January 8: —" We sincerely regret to report the death of Mr. Thomas Rouse, who was some years ago in business…

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Obituary. Death of Bishop Byrne

Western Champion · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 5

The death of the Right Rev Dr Byrne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurat, at half-past 12 o'clock on Saturday morning, has created a…

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The Funeral

The Canowindra Star · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 2

The funeral of Bishop Byrne was attended by an enormous number of people. All the principal business places were closed, and grief is expressed…

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The Funeral

The Canowindra Star · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 2

It having been the desire of the deceased gentleman that he should be interred at Canowindra, the body was conveyed from Sydney to Woodstock by…

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The Late Mr. R. Rice

The Canowindra Star · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 2

It is with deep regret we report the death of one of the most highly respected erstwhile residents of Canowindra, in the parson of Mr. Robert Rice, who departed…

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Death of Bishop Byrne

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 4

The death of the Right Rev. Dr. Byrne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, at half past 12 on Saturday morning, created a profound feeling of…

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Death of the Queen

Western Champion · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 10

Immediately upon receipt of this sad intelligence in Parkes, church bells were tolled, and the shops and hotels partially closed. The Rev…

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Death of Her Majesty Queen Victoria

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

YESTERDAY the sad news of the death of the most illustrious Sovereign of modern times was cabled to Australia, and conveyed by wire to the many sorrowing…

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Death of The Queen LONDON

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 6

Her Majesty the Queen is in extremis at Osborne. Her death is probably, only the matter of a few hours…

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Wednesday morning. Death of the Queen

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

It was officially announced at 4.30 yesterday afternoon, that the Queen was slowly sinking. Later…

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Death of the Queen. Profound Grief Expressed Close of a Magnificent Career. All Nations Mourn. End of a Noble Life. London, January 19, 6 59. a.m

Western Champion · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 11

The Court C rcular published in this morning's papers contains a grave intimation respecting the health of her Majesty the Queen, who is at present…

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Death of the Queen

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 2
Also in Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder

The news of the Queen's death was received in Sydney by the Admiral on Wednesday morning, who communicated the intelligence to the Governor-General…

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The Death of the Queen

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 6

[?] is mourning the death of The Victoria. The longest reign in Queen [?] of the British race was the [?] a period on Tuesday…

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Death of the Queen. London, Tuesday night

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 4

THE latest bulletin in regard to the Queen states that Her Majesty is slowly sinking. She recognised the members of the Royal Family at her bedside…

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Death of the Queen, the Parkes Churches. Church of England

Western Champion · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 11

The memorial services on Sunday last were conducted by the Rev F. G. Neild, R. D., assisted by Mr W. F. Jackson, hon lay reader. There was…

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The Queen's Funeral. Russian Court in Mourning for Three Months. Sympathising Burghers. the New King. Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 11

The Queen having expressed her wish for a military funeral, the Channel Squadron will accompany vessel, escorting body to Portsmouth…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

SINCE last issue, another townsman and familiar figure, in the person of Mr. J. H. McCarthy, has passed from view. Though failing visibly for some time past, and suffering at intervals,…

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The Funeral Arrangements. London, Jan. 27

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 4

The gun carriage on which the coffin will rest will be drawn in London from Victoria Station to Paddington Station by the late Queen’s eight…

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