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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Death of Private R. W. Richardson

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 2

Mrs. M. J. Richardson of Wendourse, has received the following letter from Captain L. F. S. Hore, of the 8th Light Horse now in Egypt in reference to her…

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Personal and Social. Death of Australia's Greatest Philanthropist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 31

The greatest benefactress of the Australian period, Mrs. Walter Russell Hall, widow of the late Mr. Walter Russell Hall, died at her residence, Potts Point, on…

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Obituary

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The death of Mr. Phillip Oakden, of Lenda Station, a prominent pastoralist in this State, is announced. He was for a long time Chairman of the…

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Obituary MR. E. LAPTHORNE

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

On Friday last Narandera suffered the loss by death of one of it most valued and honored citizens in the person of Mr. Ernest Lapthorne…

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Obituary. Mr Ernest Lapthorne

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 3

It is with feelings of deep regret that we record the death, which took place at Narandera on Friday last, of Mr Ernest J. Lapthorne , proprietor…

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The Urana Independent. Published Every Friday. Telephone 28, Urana. Friday, February 25th, 1916 LOCAL & General News. Death of a Recluse

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

John Dunford, better known as "George the fisherman, was found dead in his hut on Columbo Creek, near Coonong Siding, on Wednesday morning, by…

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Other Items Another Steamer Sunk. Death of the Dowager-Queen of Roumania

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 1

The steamer Turkos, has been mined and sunk Six persons were killed or injured. Major A. B. Pland, who has returned…

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Death of Private C. E. Robertson

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 3

Mr. H T. Robertson, stationmaster at Wodonga, whose son (Private C. E. Robertson) was reported missing at Gallipoli on April 28, 1915, has received…

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About People. Death of Miss Whitelock

The Independent · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

Profound regret was expressed throughout the town on Wednesday morning when the death of Miss Lavinia Mand Whitelock was reported as having occurred on the…

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Obituary. Death Of Mrs. Jank Wheatley

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 5

The death occurred at her residence, Daysdale, on Sunday last, of a pioneer resident of the district, in the person of Mrs. Jane Whatley relict of the late…

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Obituary. Many Old Residents Pass Away

The Independent · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 2

It is not often that a country newspaper has the unpleasant duty of reporting so many deaths as in this issue. On Friday morning of last week, the death of Mrs…

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Death of Madame Melba's Father

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 3

Mr. David Mitchell, father of Madame Melba, died early on Saturday afternoon, Mr Mitchell, though. he had reachsd the age of 87 rears, attended to his business…

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Death of E H Wilson

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

The many friends of Lieutenant E. H. Wilson, 8th Light Horse, son of Mr G. V. Wilson The Springs, Wagga N.S.W., will regret to learn of his death, which…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. John Rankin

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 5

On the 13th March, at 13 Dalgetystreet, St. Kills, Melbourne, there passed away probably one of the best known and highly respected of former residents…

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Obituary. Mrs Jane Whatley

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 3

The death occurred at her residence at Daysdale on Sunday, 19th instant, of a pioneer resident of the district in the person of Mrs Jane…

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Death of Mr. P. Mitchell. Father of Madame Melba

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 3

Expressions of regret were widespread on Saturday, when it was learned that Mr. David Mitchell, father of Madame Melba, had died early in the…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. F. Pestell

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 3

After a lingering illness, extending over a period of eight months, Mr. Fred. Pestell breathed his last at the Corowa hospital at half-past 3 o'clock on…

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Death of Donald Dinnie. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 3

Donal Dinnie, the famous Scottish athlete, is dead. He won over £11,000 in contests, and toured Australasia in the early eighties…

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Obituary. Mr. Fred. Batcheldor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

On Saturday evening last the sad news of the death of Mr. Fred. Batcheldor, the younger son of Mrs Batcholdor, Finley Road, reached here. From…

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Obituary. Mr Michael O’dwyer

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

The death took place on Wednesday of last week at “Lough Erin,” Tablik, of Mr Michael O’Dwyer, at the ripe age of 88 years…

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