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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Death of John Frawley the Magesterial Inquiry. Verdict: Accidental Death. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHILTERN

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 3

The adjourned magistered inquiry into the cause of the death of John Frawley was held at the office of the Chaltern Valley No.2 mine to-day…

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Obituary. Death at Daysdale

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 3

One by one the early settlers of the district are gradually passing away, and it is our sad duty to have to record the death of another, in the…

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Obituary. Death of Lord Glenesk. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 3

The death is announced of Lord glenesk at the age of 78 years. (Lord Glenesk was born at Cambridge on December 27, 1830, being son of Mr…

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The Late Mrs. John Gibson

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

On Sunday morning, November 15th, at her home, on Gunbar, Mrs John Gibson passed away. For several years past she had been an invalid. On the 26th instant,…

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Death of a Well-known Ship Owner

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mr. Charles Bethell, a well-known shipowner of London and Bristel…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. F. GORMAN

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to announce the death Mr R. F. Gorman, a highly respected resident of Warmatta, where…

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Death of Sir Arthur Renwick. a Distinguished Career

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 23

Sir Arthur Renwick, M.D., B.A., F.R.C.S.E., M.L.C., died at his residence, Woodstock, Church-street, Burwood, last Monday evening, in his 72nd year. The…

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Death of Mr G. Sloper

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

An old and esteemed townsman man in the person of Mr George sloper passed away on Saturday night. Deceased on Thursday of last week was walking…

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Savernake. Death of George Henry Dixon

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 3

It is with extreme regret I have to chronicle the death of Mr. George Henry Dixon, late of "Happy Valley" Corowa, but now of Adelaide, and…

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Obituary. Mr. R. F. Gorman

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 3

Once again it is our mournful duty to record the passing hence of a well-known resident of the district. We refer to Mr. Richard Frances Gorman…

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The Death of President Faure. a Sensational Story. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 2

M. Felix Francois Faure, President of the French Republic, died on February 16, 1890, after an illness of a few hours; duration. He was sitting in his study at 6 o'clock…

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Clear Hills. Obituary

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 3

On Wednesday, 25th November, one of Clear Hills’ oldest identities passed away in the person of Francis Patey, senior, J.P. The old gentleman [?]ad…

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Obituary. MR. R. Patey, Clear Hills

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 4

It is with genuine regret that we have to record the death of one of our oldest and most respected residents in this district. We refer to…

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Death of Mr A. O. Black

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 2

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Alfred Owen Black, the Inspector of Schools in the Hay district, which took place at Berrigan on Monday…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. W. J. Gray

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 December 1908 · page 3

It is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Walter James Gray, late accountant at the firm of Messrs. T. Parkin and…

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Death of Mr. Alfred Dobson. Earl of Crewe's Messages of Sympathy. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 December 1908 · page 2

The Earl of Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has telegraphed to the Tasmanian Government his deep personal sympathy in the death of Mr. Alfred…

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Death of Guard Costello. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 3

Guard Costello, who was so seriously injured in the Zig Zag railway collision on Tuesday night, died in the Lithgow Hospital this morning…

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Obituary. Lady Sydenham Clarke. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 3

The death is announced of Lady Sydenham Clarke, wife of Sir George Sydenham Clarke, who was Governor of Victoria 1901-4. The death occurred at…

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Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 46

A Cubmurra correspondent writes:— With feelings of deepest regret I have to chronicle the death of Mrs. John Russell, of Cubmurra, one of the most respected…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Ben James

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 33

Mr. Benjamin James, who was widely known in commercial and political circles in New South Wales, died suddenly in Sydney. Mr. James was educated at…

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