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Obituaries & funerals, 1885

29 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 2

Death of an Imported Cow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1885 · page 6

WITH reference to a paragraph in a recent issue, referring to the death of the imported Shorthorn cow "Venetia," a correspondent, who is familiar with the…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Joshua Hughes

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1885 · page 2

[?]Liberal Cash advances, if required, on all con[?]ments, whether for sale, shipment, or storage. [?]ount Sales and Proceeds rendered promptly…

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Death of Garrett, the Bushranger

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1885 · page 6

THE news of the death of Henry Garrett will be of interest to those who remember the records of crime in Australia and New Zealand…

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Intercolonial. Auckland, Monday. Obituary

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1885 · page 2

THE Ven. Archdeacon Pratt is dead, aged 601 He was chaplain to the first Bishop of Melbourne. AUCKLAND, Monday…

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The Death of Clarence Whistler

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1885 · page 3

THE death of Clarence Whistler, the famous wrestler, had been expected since Tuesday afternoon, November 3, when he got a severe relapse, the best medical skill being completely unable…

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Death of a Celebrated Athlete

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1885 · page 5

Speaking of Clarence Whistler, the Melbourne Daily Telegraph of November 6th, says:-- "Clarence Whistler, the champion wrestler of the world, is now lying at her Majesty's hotel,…

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Death of King Alfonso

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 4

THE deceased monarch, was born November 1857, and when his mother was driven from the throne by the revolution of 1868 he accompanied her to Paris, where he resided for some time, but…

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Death of Sir Peter Scratchley. His Last Moments. Townsville

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 2

THE Governor Blackall arrived in Cleveland Bay last night, to give instructions to the undertakers. It appears that while the Governor…

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Death of Mr. E. C. Madgwick

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1885 · page 4

WE regret to have to announce the death of an old fellow-townsman and journalist [?] the person of Mr. Edward Chalton [?]wick, who expired at his residence,…

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