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Mid North Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Obituary. Mr. William Gibson

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. William Gibson, one of the oldest and most respected residents of the Upper Manning passed to his reward on Saturday afternoon last, the…

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Death of Sergeant Eric Druitt

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 3

Mrs. Druitt, of Macksville, has just received a letter from her niece in England, and also one from Private Harold Hahn, giving the…

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Afraid of Hisses. Why Hun Prince Was Not at Garman Sylva's Funeral

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 7

The inner history of the absence of a representative of the Kuiser from the funeral of the Queen Dowager Carmen Sylva of Rumania has now been revealed…

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Late Mr. William Gibson

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

In Ashlea Presbyterian Church on Sunday special reference was made to the late Mr. William Gibson, of East Bank, Dingo Creek. The pulpit was…

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Late Mr. G. C. Willcocks

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. C. Willcocks, railway contractor, who was well known by many residents in this and adjoining districts and lightly thought…

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Passing of a Pioneer. Death of Mr. J. H. ALLAN, J.P.

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

Another of the landmarks of the Nambucca has been removed in the person of Mr. J. H. Allan, J.P., of Bowraville, who peacefully passed…

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Late Mr. G. C. Willcocks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. O. Wilcocks, the well known railway contractor, died at his residence, Wynberg, New Farm, Brisbane, on Monday last, after an illness…

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Obituary

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 5

OUR Telegraph Pointcorrespondentwrites:— Again the grim reaper has claimed another of our much-respected residents, in the person of Mrs. C. Clarke. The deceased lady…

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Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Wright

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the Wallamba and tributary districts stopped work for a fow hours while representatives of every family went to Tuncurry to…

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Obituary

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 10

There passed away on Saturday morning last another old identity of the district, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Parish, widow of the late Josiah…

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Death of Mr. M. Croad

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

DEEP regret will be felt by a large circle of friend's on the Northern Rivers in connection with the death of Mr. Martyn Croad, of the Bank Hotel, Newtown, which occurred last…

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Death of Mr. James Jackson

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 2

WE much regret to record the demise of an old Manning pioneer, in the person of Mr. James Jackson, which occurred at his residence, Isabella Street, at 5.30 this (Tuesday)…

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Obituary

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 5

"Hastings Shire Gazette": Another of the pioneers of this district passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, after a long illness, in the person of Mrs…

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Death of Father O'Reilly. a Sudden End

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

The sad news that Father J. J. O'Reilly had passed away at the Presbytery this (Friday) morning came as a great chock to the townspeople, and…

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Funeral

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 5

Monday last to Arakoon cemetery under conduct, of Mr. Jos. T. Walker, proceeded the funeral of the late Benjamin Thomas, the…

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Death of Father O'Reilly. the Funeral. an Imposing Spectacle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

That Fathor O'Reilly was revered by the members of his Church and esteemed by the citizens of Taree was abundantly testified by the many…

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Local and General Death of Mr. Webeek

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 2

It was with sincere regret that we learned, as we went to press, of the death of Mr. Webeck, one of the oldest and most a…

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Death of Mr. G. Oldham

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 4

Mr. George Oldham, one of the most popular stockmen of his day, died at his residence, "Broughton," Wharf Road, Leichhardt, last Friday. Mr…

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Obituary William Webeck

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 2

As briefly mentioned in our lad issued the death took place at Copeland on Tuesday last of Mr. William Webeck, one of the oldest…

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Funeral

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 4

Monday last, under conduct of Mr. Jos. T. Walker, the funeral of the late Mrs. Bridget Reed proceeded from Gladstone to Frederickton…

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