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Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Obituary. Mrs. John Cullen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

It had been known throughout the district for some past that Mrs. John Cullen, of The Pines," Wahgunyah -- formerly Miss…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Monday Death of a Prominent Geelong Citizen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 3

Mr. William Miles, J.T., who for over has a century has been one of the Geelong a most [?] died this morning at has residence, noble-street, Newtown, at the age of 51…

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Mr.david Syme. Death of the Proprietor of "The Age."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 4

Mr David Syme, proprietor of the Melbourne Age, who has been seriously ill for some time past, died at 4 o'clock on Friday morning…

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Death of a Famous English Amateur Cricketer

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 23

"Robin Hood," of the "Australasian," under date January 12, "writes:—Charles Absolon, the famous amateur cricketer, has died at the great age of 90 years and 8 months. He…

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The Will of the late Mr. J. H. Douglas, of Walla Walla

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 29

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has given reserved judgment in the New South Wales appeal case of Menzies versus Umphelby. The appeal was allowed, the…

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Death of Mr David Syme. Proprietor of the "Age.'

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 41

A noted Australian journalist has passed away in the person of Mr. David Syme, proprietor of the "Age," and by his death Victoria loses a man of striking…

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Sang at His Own Funeral. New Use for the Phonograph

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 4

It is not given to every main, writes the "Westminster Gazette," to anticipate his death as calmly as did the late Mr H. N. Pottle, an organist, at whose…

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Death of an Ex-m.l.c

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 5

Mr, James Bell, ex-M.L.C. who was Minister of Defence in the Gillies-Dealesin Government from 1880 to 1800, died at his home at Eisternwiek last…

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Death of a Great English Racehorse. London, February 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 22

The death is reported of His Majesty the King's thoroughbred stallion Persimmon. At the end of December Persimmon, while about to be exercised, became restive, and…

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Death of an Ex.m.l.a

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 5

Mr. Charles Young, J.P., ex.M.L.A., died at his residence. The Avenue, Winder, early this morning. D[?]ased. who was 80 years of age…

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A Sensational Suicide. Insurance Manager Shoots Himself. Death of Lieut Colonel Remington. Sydnex

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

Mr. J. C. Romington, well-known in business aireles in Sydney as the general manager of the Mutual life Assl[?]tion of Australiasia, was found…

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Death of Mr. P. Snelson

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 2

Residents of Albury will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Peter R. Suelson, one of Albury's best-known and most highly respected business men, which occurred atul. S nIx woolcs iiko ho lieeiuuo nlFllolod…

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Death of the Hon. Chas. Young. a Worthy Pioneer

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 3

An interesting personality passed away on Friday last, when Mr. Charles Young died, in his 83rd year, at his residence, the Avenue,…

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Death of the Marquis of Linlithcow. First Governor-general of Australia. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 3

The Marquis of Linlithgow, who, as Lord Hopetoun, was the first Government-General of the Commonwealth, has died suddenly at Pau, in France,…

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Chopin's Funeral March. a Thrilling Scene

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 3

The piece I enjoy playing most—says Herr Emil Sauer, in the Scrand Mugazine—is Chopin's B. Flat Minor Sonata with the Funeral March…

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URANQUINTY. Tuesday. Death of a School Teacher

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 6

The death of Mr. D. Thomson, took place at the Belmore hospital from fever after a short [?] of three weeks duration Mr. Thomson has…

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The Funeral in Scotland. Australia Sends a Wreath

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 2

Captain Collins, Commonwealth representative in London, has been deputed to attend the funeral in Scotland of the deceased poor as the representative of…

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Obituary

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 3

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Edward Hardie, son of Mr. Robert Hardie of this town. The deceased…

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Death of Colonel Remington

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 32

Colonel J. C. Remington, general manager or the Mutual Life Association of Australia, was found dead in his bedroom on Friday morning at his home at…

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Death of Mr. James Munro

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 33

Mr. James Munro, who for many years was a prominent politician, and at one time Premier of Victoria, died last week at his daughter's residence, St. Fillan's. Malvern-road,…

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