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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

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Arrangements for the Funeral. A Naval Escort. Mourning on the Continent. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

At the London theatres and music halls will remain closed till after the funeral. The Queen's body lies in the dining-room at Osborne House, the features being…

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Death of the Queen

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

We sent out with a portion of our with issue a special supplement announcing the death of our noble Queen, and since then, through something having…

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Death of Mr. John Wagner

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. John Wagner, the well-known coach proprietor, died on Sunday afternoon at his residence, Stonington, Glenferrie, at the age of 74, after a…

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Late Queen Victoria. the Funeral of Her Majesty

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 4

His Excellency the Governor-General has received the following cablegrams from Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the colonies:—…

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The Date of the Funeral

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 3

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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The Date of the Funeral

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 5

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

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 4

Mr. John Wagner, the well-known coach proprietor, died on Sunday afternoon at his residence, Stonington, Glenferrie, at the age of 74, after a painful illness…

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Death of Mr John Wagner

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

Mr John Wagner, the well-known coach proprietor, died on Sunday afternoon at his residence, Stonington, Glenferrie, at the age of 74, after a painful illness…

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Death of Mr. F. Minnitt

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 29

The many friends of M[?]. F. E. A. Minnitt, commission agent, of Dubbo, and formerly of the firm of King, Minnitt, and Cox, of Wagga, will regret to learn of that gentleman's dath…

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Death of Mr. Henderson J. Leslie

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

IT will be learned with regret that the eldest son of Mr. J. C. Leslie, of the Corowa Free Press, passed away on Tuesday last, the 29th ult. Just two months…

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The Queen's Funeral. Naval and Military Pageant

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 3

THE arrangements for the burial of her Majesty provide for the removal of the body to Windsor on 1st February via London. The Channel Squadron will act…

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Funeral Arrangements Preliminary Details. London, January 25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 27

It has been arranged that the mortal remains of her into Majesty Queen Victoria will be removed from Osborne to Windsor Castle via London on Friday…

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The Queen’s Death. Funeral Fixed for To-morrow

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

Gradually the people are beginning to realise that they have sustained a loss that will take some considerable time to replace if that [?] ever be done, and mourning is…

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The Late Queen Victoria. Arrangements for the Funeral. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 3

The King is in London completing arrangements for the funeral. His Majesty will ride alone behind the gun carriage bearing the coffin, and will be…

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Death of Queen Victoria. Reference in the Churches. Wesleyan Church

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 3

At the Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening reference was made to Her late Majesty Queen Victoria by the Rev. A. S. J. Harding. The Church was suitably draped and…

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Death of Queen Victoria. Reference in the Churches. Wesleyan Church

The Independent · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 5

At the Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening reference was made to Her late Majesty Queen Victoria by the Rev. A. S. J. Harding. The Church was suitably draped and…

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Her Late Majesty. Funeral Arrangements. Route of the Procession. London, January 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 24

The final arrangements have been made for the route of the funeral procession. Starting at 11 o'clock on Saturday morning from Victoria station, the funeral cortege will…

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Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria. Funeral Fixed for Saturday. London, January 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 27

Message of condolence and tributes of sympathy and reverence for her late Majesty the Queen have been received from every part of the world, and are from sovereigns…

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The Funeral of Queen Victoria. Day of Mourning at Hay

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 3

It needed no proclamation or Order from those in high places for the people at Hay to keep Saturday last a day of mourning—it was the natural…

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Funeral of the Queen. Impressive Military Progress

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 3

AFTER the Bishop of Winche-ter had concluded the funeral service in the private chapel at 1.30 on Friday afternoon, twelve b[?]urjackets, together with the late…

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