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Obituaries & funerals, 1888

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Death of the German Emperor. London, March 13

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 March 1888 · page 2

Two papers gave ci[?]utation to the premature report of the Emperor's death. Despite the action of the police the report was generally credited at the several embassies and…

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The Late Emperor of Germany. the Funeral Arrangements. the Official Representatives. London, March 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1888 · page 21

The European Courts are arranging, as far as possible, to be represented at the funeral of the late Emperor William (on Friday next) by the Heir Apparents to the thrones, Italy…

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Death of the Emperor of Germany. Particulars of His Last Moments. the Crown Prince Announced As Emperor Frederick Iii. Dramatic Scene in the Reich-stag. Enthusiastic Reception of the New Emperor in Germany. London, March 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1888 · page 18

At 5 o’clock yesterday evening the Emperor of Germany fell back in his bed in a swoon, and it was then thought that he was dead. His Majesty remained in a state of…

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Death of the Emperor William of Germany

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 March 1888 · page 3

The following authentic particulars regarding the last hours of the late Emperor have been made [?] His Majesty on regaining consciousness on Thursday evening, not only took lood, but…

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By Electric Telegraph. Death of the Emperor William. Sydney, Saturday, March 10

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 March 1888 · page 2

A London cablegram has arrived which announces that the Emperor William, after rallying from the swoon, lingered until 8.30 yesterday morning when he died…

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Death of Sir Robert Wisdom

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 March 1888 · page 27

Sir Robert Wisdom died in Sydney on Friday, from liver complaint. The deceased gentleman was born at Blackburn, in Lancashire, in January, 1830. He came to the…

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News of the World by Cable. Affairs in Germany. Funeral of the Late Emperor. an Impressive Scene. Difficulty Regarding the Coronation Oath. Favourable Reception of the New Emperor’s Policy. Messages to the German and Prussian Parliaments. Speech by Prince Bismarck. London, March 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 March 1888 · page 18

The funeral of the late Emperor of Germany took place to-day. The weather was cold, dull, and cheerless, but the neighborhood of the great Cathedral, and the road to…

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Death of the Sultan of Zanzibar. London, March 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1888 · page 21

Intelligence has been received announcing the death of Barghash Bin Saed, the Sultan of Zanzibar…

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The Death of the Emperor William. Details of His Illness and Decease. the Scenes in Berlin

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1888 · page 4

From the files of San Francisco papers received yesterday by the Californian mail we obtain the following reports as to the illness and death of the Emperor William:—…

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Obituary. London, April 18

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1888 · page 21

The death is announced of Mr. Roscoe Conkling, the ex-American Senator, aged 60…

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Death of Baron Maclay. London, April 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1888 · page 18

The death is announced of Baron Miklouho Maclay, the Russian traveller and naturalist, well known for his explorations in what is now German New Guinea…

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Death of Matthew Arnold. London, April 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1888 · page 18

The death is announced of Mr. Matthew Arnold, the eminent poet and critic, in his 66th year…

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Death of Admiral Hewett. London, May 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 May 1888 · page 18

The death is announced, at the age of 54, of Rear-Admiral Sir William Nathan Wrighte Hewett, K.C.B., the senior officer in command of the Channel Squadron…

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The Death of Mr. E. Gillett. Foul Play Suspected

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 May 1888 · page 17

The adjourned inquest into the circumstances of the death of Mr. Edward Gillett, who expired at Spann’s Restaurant, Bourke-strtet east, Melbourne, on the evening of April…

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Death of Mr. John Tait

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 May 1888 · page 25

The sporting community sustained a severe shock on Monday when it became known that Mr. John Tait, the well-known sportsman, had died suddenly while proceeding to Sydney…

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The Death of Mr. E. Gillett. Verdict of Murder Against Mrs. Spann

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 May 1888 · page 25

The inquest regarding the death of William Edward Gillett at Spann's restaurant, in Bourke-street, Melbourne, on the 26th ult., was concluded on Monday, and resulted in a…

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Sad Death of Mr. Michael Bolger. Magisterial Enquiry

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1888 · page 2

E. L. Rowling, Esq., P.M., conducted a magisterial enquiry on Friday last at the Carrier's Arms Hotel, on the body of Michael Bolger—a well known…

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Death of Senator Conkling

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 9

A recent cablegram announced the death of Mr. Roscoe Conkling, a member of the American Senate, after terrible suffering caused by his exposure to the blizzard…

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Preaching His Own Funeral Sermon

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 9

An elderly and an eccentric preacher in an American town has, we read, hit upon the decidedly novel idea of preaching his own funeral sermon, the day set apart for…

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Death of the German Emperor. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 June 1888 · page 3

The Emperor of Germany died last night. Later. Before the Emperor's death…

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