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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

150 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 8

Original Poetry. (A tribute of sympathy to Mr. sad Mrs. D. Grimmond on the death of their son)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 3

Haggard and damp is the suffering face, Pale the lips that were once so red, Nearly run is that life's short race, A mother's brave boy will soon be dead…

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Death of Mr. P, Grieve

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 2

After a long illness Mr. Peter Grieve ex constable of police, died at his residence in Wellington street on Sunday afternoon. For several months past it…

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Obituary. Mr John O’brien

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 2

There “crossed the bar” on Tuesday of last. week Mr John O’Brien, at the are of 63 years, after a lengthy illness, one of the best…

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Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 28
Also in The Corowa Free Press

Miss Emma Elizabeth Cross, aged 20 years, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Cross, of Kittegora, died in the Wagga District Hospital on Wednesday morning…

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Death of Horses

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

Mortality among horses has been prevalent in the Warracknabeal district of late to a serious extent, and the agricultural society at that…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. Walter L. Taylor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 2

Another well-known personality has been removed from our midst by the death, which took place on Saturday last at St. Margaret's private…

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Death of Mr. Scosie, M.l.a

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 45

Mr. Robert Scobie, M.L.A. for The Murray, died suddenly on Wednesday. He had just got out of bed when he collapsed and expired almost immediately. Heart…

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Death of Mr Robert Sc[?]bie, M.l.a

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

We regret to have to record the death of Mr Robert Scobie, M.L. A. for Murray, which took place at his residence, Halcyon, Edgecliff, Sydney, on…

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Death of Mr Scobie, M.L.A.

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

There were many expressions of regret in Deniliquin when the announcement was received that Mr Robert Scobie, M.L.A. for the Murray in the…

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Death of a Pioneer

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon one of the old pioneers of Victoria, James Show, passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mitchelson, Rutherglen, after…

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The Late Mr Scobie. References at the Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council the Mayor read the following minute:— "It is with feelings of deep regret…

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Death of Mr Robert Scobie, M.L.A.

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2

The rather belated news of the death of our old and highly esteemed Member, Mr Robert Scobie, was not notified in Balranald until Friday afternoon last…

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Dedication of Pulpit. Erected in Memory of Late Mrs M’carron

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 3

A special dedication service of a new pulpit erected in the local Presbyterian Church to the memory of Mrs R. G. M'Carron, took place on…

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Death of Mr A. J. M’Dougall. a Popular Resident

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

The death of Mr Alexander John M'Dongall occurred at his residence at Yarrawonga on Wednesday [?] last week, at the age of 58 year…

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Death of Mr R. Sooble, M.L.A. a Popular Member

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 1

The dentil occurred on Wednesday of last week from heart failure of Mr Robert Scobie, M.L.A for the [?]…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. A. J. McDOUGALL

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 3

We greatly regret having to record the demise of Mr. Alexander John M' Dougall, which and event occurred at his residence, Piper Street, Yarrawonga,…

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Death of Mr. Jas. Dickson

The Independent · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

It is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of another pioneer of this district. We refer to Mr Jas. Dickson, who died at "Mena House," a private…

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Obituary. Mrs. Robert Cairns

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

It is with deep regret that we have to report the death of Mrs. Robert Cairns which sad event occurred in the Narandera Hospital on…

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The Big Strike. No Sign of a Settlement. the Government's Steadfast Firm Attitude. Large Numbers Leaving Broken Hill. Returned Soldiers Dissent From Dean Talbot's Views. Government Take Over Coal Mines and Plants. Registrations of Striking Unions Cancelled. Death of a Railway Commissioner. Brick and Pottery Works Close Down. A.W.U. Members Not to Strike Lively Scenes at Broken Hill. Unrest in Victorian Railways. Sydney, Wednesday, 9.30 a.m

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

The butcher shop employees have decided not to handle any meat, unless under special permit from their union. It is believed that this will…

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