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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

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Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 17

We (Grazier) regret to have to record the death of Mrs Sides, wits of Mr. George Sides, J.P., which took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. N. Lane, at Hay. The deceased lady,…

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Death of Dr. Byrne R.c. Bishop of Bathurst

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 35

The death of the Right Rev. Dr. Byrne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst on Saturday morning, has created a profound feeling of regret among all classes. Although…

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The Late Mr R. Rand

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 4

A writer of reminiscences iii a Melbourne paper thus refers to the late Mr Robert Rand, of Maboaga :—One test of a gentleman is that he answers your letter. Bobby Rand…

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Obituary

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

THE death occurred of Mr. John Hancock, at his residence Wahgunyah, about seven o'clock on Saturday evening last. The deceased who had reached the age of 72…

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Sudden Death of a Selector. Mr. Abraham Neil Found Dead

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 4

This morning, about one o'clock, a young man, son of Mr Abraham Neil, reported to the police that, about 5 p.m. on Friday, he had found his father dead, in his bed, in a…

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Death of Her Majesty the Queen. a Great National Sorrow

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

"Queen Victoria is dead," so ran the news from Osborne Castle on Tuesday afternoon, right round the whole of the civilised world. News…

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The Late Mr. R. Rand

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 35

A writer of reminiscences in a Melbourne paper thus refers to the late Mr. Robert Band, of Mahonga :—One test of a gentleman is that he answers your letter. Bobby…

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The Death of the Queen

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

THE death of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, which we, with profound regret, chronicle to-day, is the most momentous historical event…

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Death of Mr. John Bartholomew

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 24

Very different was the aspect of the concourse of people who traversed the main southern road on Friday afternoon to that of the gay throng of pleasure seekers who had occupied the same…

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A Millionaire Money Lender. Death of Sam Lewis. London, January 17

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 35

The death is announced of Mr. Samuel Lewis, the well-known London money-lender Mr. Lewis has bequeathed to his widow absolutely £1,000,000, and a discretionary life…

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Death of the Queen. a Painless and Peaceful End. Deep and Universal Sorrow

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 3

HER Majesty the Queen died at half-past six o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. She passed peacefully away, surrounded by her children and grandchildren…

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Her Majesty the Queen. the Death of the Queen. a Painless and Peaceful End. Deep and Universal Sorrow. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

Her Majesty the Queen died at half-past 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She passed peacefully away, surrounded by her children and grandchildren…

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Death of Her Majesty the Queen. Victoria's Long Reign. End of a Great Epoch. London, January 22, 7.16 p.m

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 26

OFFICIAL.—QUEEN DEAD…

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Death of the Queen. a Peaceful End. "World-Wide Mourning. Alterations of Hope and Fear. London, Monday, 1.45 p.m

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 3

The condition of Her Majesty the Queen is causing intense anxiety throughout the United Kingdom, and every bulletin from Osborne is read with the utmost eagerness…

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Death of the Queen. (Continued from page 27.) Affecting Scene at the Bedside. a Painless and Peaceful End. Deep and Universal Sorrow. London, January 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 37

Her Majesty, the Queen died at half-past six o'clock yesterday afternoon. She passed peacefully away, surrounded by her children and grandchildren…

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Death of the Queen. a Peaceful Ending. The Deathbed Scene

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 2

It was only en Sunday last that it was known by messages received from London that Her Majesty Queen Victoria was suffering, from serious illness, and the announcement locally of her death on…

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Death of Her Majesty. Messages of Sympathy From Hay

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 2

The Mayor on behalf of the citizens sent a message of sympathy to the Governor-General, and received the following reply:— "His Worship the…

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The Death of the Queen. the Date of the Funeral. Deepest Mourning Requested. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

The Governor-General has received a cable from Mr. Chamberlain, stating that the Queen's funeral has been fixed for the 2nd February…

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Death of Mr. John Wagner. a Coaching Pioneer

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

Mr. John Wagner died on Sunday afternoon, at his residence, Malvern, at the age of 74. A native of Canada, Mr. Wagner arrived in Australia, via California, in 1852,…

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Funeral of the Queen. Fixed for Saturday Next. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

Tho Governor General received s cable from the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to-day, staling that the Queen funeral…

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