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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1896

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Death of Mr. J. E. Pearce, P.m

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 3

It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Mr 'Joseph Ede Pearce, police magistrate of Hay, which took place at this residence, Moppett-street, at five a.m. on…

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Death of a Monarach

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 January 1896 · page 28

At Ballarat on 26th ult. an aboriginal "monarch," known as " William, King of Ercildoune," wearing on his breas' an inscribed brass plate, was brought before…

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Death of an Old Identity

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 January 1896 · page 29

Constable Thomas Glanville died at Kempsey on Monday morning, aged 38. Deceaaed had been in the Royal Navy for many years, and since joining the…

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Death of a Famous Actress. Mrs. Stirling. London, December 31

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 January 1896 · page 27

The death is announced of Mrs. Stirling, the famous actress, aged 79 years. [Mrs. Stirling, who before her marriage was known as M as Fanny Clifton, made her…

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Death of Mr J. E. Pearce, P.m

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 2

It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Mr Joseph E[?]e Pearce, police magistrate of [?] which took place at his re[?]ce. [?]tt Street, at five o’clock on Monday morning. Mr…

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The Late Mr. Pearce. Pulpit References

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 2

At the Wesleyan Church, on Sunday, memorial services were conducted by the Rev. J. Hulme, in connection with the death of Mr. Joseph Ede Pearce. The…

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A Funeral in Morocco

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 January 1896 · page 39

Seated in my tent outside the village of Doura, in Morocco, watching the horses feed, and wondering if, after all, it was really worth while ever to return to…

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Death of Mr. William Hall

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 2

Another old identity hits passed from out of our midst, in the person of Mr. William Hull who died at his residence in Baranald on Saturday last. Mr…

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Death of Mrs Patrick Smith

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 2

The intense heat of the past week is doubtless responsible for numerous deaths all over the colonies, and Balranald has, we regret to say, to record…

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Death of Mr E. L. Rowing, P. M.

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 2

IT is with deep regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mr. E. L. Rowling Police magistrate of Balranald. which took place at his residence last…

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Death of Mr. D. Holborow

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 29

We regret to record the death of Mr. Daniel Holborow, father of Colonel Hoiborow, who passed away at his residence. Gad's Hill, Croydon, last week, at the…

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Death of an Old Resident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 27

The Wagga Advertiser of Tuesday says:—"Mrs. J. M'Durra, mother of Messrs. James, John, and Harry M'Darra, of Wagga, died rather suddenly at her…

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Death of Mr. M. Treacey

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1896 · page 29

The Wagga Advertiser says:—"It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Martin Treacey, sen., the well-known brewer of Wagga…

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Strange Death of Cattle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 29

Two valuable cows, owned by Mrs. Porter, of Milawa, were found dead a few days ago in a paddock rear the homestead, and several others were also afflicted in…

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Death of Lord Leighton. President of the Royal Academy. London, January 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 26

Lord Leighton, better known as Sir Frederick Leighton, the president of the Royal Academy, who was raised to the peerage on New Year's Day, died suddenly…

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Death of Mrs. G. F. Morris

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 February 1896 · page 3

Much regret was caused on Saturday morning in Rutherglen when intelligence was received from Melbourne, announcing the death of Mrs. Morris,…

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Death of an Old Bathurst Resident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 February 1896 · page 28

A familiar and respected figure is removed from our midst in the person of Mr. Michael Wallace, whose death occurred on Wednesday afternoon (says the…

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The Funeral of Lord Leighton. a Great Procession. London, February 3

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 February 1896 · page 26

The remains of Lord Leighton, late president of the Royal Academy, vere to-day interred at St. James's Church, Piccadilly. The funeral procession, which was very…

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Will of the Late Mr. Thomas Millear. Estate in Victoria £166,000

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 24

The will, dated August 6, 1894, of Thomas Millear, late of Wanganella, near Deniliquin, New south Wales, who died on November 27, 1895, has been lodged for probate. Tho deceased…

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Prince Henry of Battenberg. Funeral at Whippingham. an Impressive Ceremony. London, February 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 26

The remains of Prince Henry of Battenberg, son-in-law of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, who died at sea on his way home from Ashantee, where he was attacked by…

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