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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1912

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Sir George White. Impressive Funeral. London, June 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1912 · page 43

The funeral of the late Field-Marshall Sir George White, the defender of ladysmith, was very impressive. His Majesty the King was represented…

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Obituary

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 July 1912 · page 3

Mr. Albert E. Hughes, J.P., of North Melbourne, died at his residence Pelham-street, on Thursday afternoon, at the age of 61 years. The deceased…

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Death of Alma Raymer. Mudgee

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 July 1912 · page 4

The girl, Alma Raymer, who was found in a paddock suffering from revolver wounds, has died. The jockey, Phillips, is in a critical…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Affleck

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 28

Word was received in Albury yesterday of the death that morning at Kalgoorlie (W.A.) of Mr. Thomas Affleck, the of the oldest identities of Albury. Death was due…

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Obituary. Mrs Gillespie

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 2

The death is announced of Mrs Gillespie, the respected wife of Mr David Gillespie, of Berrigan. The news was converted in Tuesday’s…

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Death of a Famous Fast Bowler

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 46

A London cablegram announces the death of Tom Richardson, the famous Surrey fast bowler of the 90's. Richardson was found dead on the pathway at…

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Death of Mr. T. Affleck. Former Albury Newspaper Proprietor

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 2

It will be learned with widespread regret that Mr. Thomas Affleck has passed away in West Australia. The sad intelligence was conveyed in a telegram to Mr. J. L…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. Driscoll

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 5

The many friends of Mrs. Driscoll, of Wahgunyah, will regret to learn of that lady's death, which took place on July 10, at Dr. Mackenzie's private…

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Death of Mrs. Michael Costigan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 21

At Alhambra Station, Coonamble, on Thursday, the 20th June, there passed away, to her long home Mrs. Catherine Costigan, relict of the late Mr. Michael…

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Obituary. MRS J. BRETT

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 2

On Saturday morning last the news of the death of Mrs P. A. Brett was received hero by wire. It came as a great surprise as the report of…

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Cable News. Coal-pit Disaster. Over 80 Killed. Rescue Parties Overwhelmed. Death of Gallant Men. London, July 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 42

There were two explosions at the Oadeby pit, at Conisbrough, in Yorkshire, this morning. It is known that 30 men were killed, while many were injured…

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OBITUARY. Death of Mr R. D. Murray

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 July 1912 · page 2

Mr R. D. Murray, whose death was briefly reported in last issue, was a prominent figure in the early commercial history of Balranald. He was born at…

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Obituary

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

The very many friends of Mr John Howe, seur., will learn with feelings of regret that the old gentleman passed away in the early hours…

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Obituary Mr John Howe

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 3

Another of the grand old pioneers of these districts baa been claimed by the Grim Reaper, who has made a vigorous-onslaught hereabouts lately…

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The Late Mr. Ryan. Journalist, Newspaper Pro-prietor, Citizen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 2

in the death of Air. James Ryan, Wodonga loses one of its oldest and most esteemed citizens. Since his advent to the town and district as a young man, just…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. Rutherford

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

On Sunday last, July 28, the death took place at "Collendina" Station homestead, of Mrs. Rutherford, at the advanced ago of 74 years Mrs…

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The Funeral

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. James Ryan, left his late residence in Stanley street. Wodonga at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon for the Wodonga Cemetery…

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Death of Mr. Costigan. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 4

At the Albury Court House yesterday, the coroner (Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M.) held a magisterial inquiry touching the death of Mr. Timothy Costigan, which…

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Death of the Mikado. Crown Prince's Succession Announced. Tokio

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 July 1912 · page 2

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Mutsu-Hito has succumbed to the attack of diabetes, from which he has been suf­fering for some time…

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Sad Railway Fatality at Wodonga. Death of Mr. James Ryan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 31

Deep regret was felt in both Wodonga and Albury on Saturday afternoon when it became known that Mr. James Ryan, one of the most useful and popular residents of…

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