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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

250 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 13

Death of a Pioneer

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 3

THE death occurred, at his residence, Shrublande, near Howlong, of Mr. Win, Wy[?]y on last Wednesday morning. The deceased gentleman, who had reached…

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Death of Mr. J. Ferguson

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 28

Mr. John Forguson, an old Dutiliquin identity, died at Mathoura on Thursday morning last after a short illness. Early in the week information was received in town that Mr…

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Death of a Victorian Pressman

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 28

On Wednesday of last week there passed away, at the ripe age of 75 years, after several weeks of suffering, Mr. Alfred Ellis, for many years president of tho Goulburn Michanics'…

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Darlington Point. Death of a Resident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 17

Mr. William Taprell, a resident of over 20 years in these parts, passed away on Saturday last at Hay in his 46th year. His remains were conveyed by rail to Darlington on…

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The Fire at Peking. Death of General Schwartz-koff. London, April 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 27

In connection with the fire at Peking, which destroyed the palace of the Empress Dowager, the headquarters of Count Waldersee, the commander-in-chief of the…

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Death of Mr. John Dillon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 2

One of the oldest residents of Hay, Mr. John Dillon, of the Criterion Hotel, died very suddenly this morning, at his residence the Criterion Hotel. The cause of death…

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Death of an Old Yarrawonga Resident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 29

Mr. John M[?]nnix, one of the oldest and most respected farmers of the Yarrawonga district, died somewhat suddenly last week. H. had been chaffentting on his farm, and seemed…

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Death of Mr. John Dillon

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 6 May 1901 · page 2

A wave of genuine sorrow swept over the town on Friday morning when the sad news passed from lip to lip that Mr. John Dillon, -of the Criterion…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. S. Lee. Mulwala, 8th April

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

MR. Samuel Lee, sen., who was accidentally shot at Terramia on the 4th inst., died peacefully at his home at Tarramia at 5.30 p.m. on the 6th inst…

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Death of Mr. Haig

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 21

Mr. Alexander Haig, who bas been employed in the clothing department of Messrs. M'Lennan and Co. for the past five years, was taken suddenly ill on Sunday night at…

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Death of Mr. W. Orr

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

Mr. William Orr, district surveyor at Wagga since 1887, who was seized with a paralytic stroke whilst returning from church in the forenoon of Sunday week,…

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Death of Mr John Dillon

The Independent · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

One of the oldest residents of Hay, Mr John Dillon, of the Criterion Hotel, died very suddenly on Friday morning, at his residence the Criterion Hotel. The cause…

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Death of Mr. R. Minto

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 29

An old and well-known resident of the S[?]gleton district, Mr. Robert Minto, died as his residence, Nundah, last week, from injuries received in a sulky accident. It seems…

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Death of an Old Colonist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 28

Ms. J. C. King died last week at the advanced age of 86, which will excite regret [?]large circle of old colonists—especially of the Presbyterian de[?]nation—to whom…

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Death of Mr D. J. Thompson

The Independent · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 6

It is with regret that we have to announce the death this week of Mr D. J. Thompson, who was an old identity of Deniliquin, and for 20 years past was employed at the…

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Fatal Shooting Accident Near Mulwala. Death of Mr. Samuel Lee

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 27

Quite a gloom was cast over Mulwala on Saturday morning when Mr. Wm. Mawson, of Tarramia, galloped into the township for medical aid, stating that he had found Mr…

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Death of Mr. J. M. Bruce. Occurs Suddenly in Paris. London, May 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 35

Mr. J. M. Bruce, managing, director of the well-known Melbourne warehouse company, Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, Limited, died in Paris on Saturday at the…

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Death of Mr D. J. Thompson

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

An old Deniliquin resident and a member of the “Pastoral Times” staff for more than 20 years past —Mr David Joseph Thompson—died on Monday afternoon after a very short illness. On Saturday…

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Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 21

On Wednesday night Mr. H. Menz, an old resident of the district, died at his residence Wilcox-street. The deceased, who was a man of considerable intelligence, formerly carried…

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