Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1890

217 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 11

Australian News. New South Wales. Death of a King

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 6

THE remains of King Billy, aged about 80, the last of the Upper Lachlan tribe of aboriginals, were found in his camp on Sunday last. A magisterial inquiry was held on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

West Maitland. Death of an Old Resident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 8

A very old and respected resident of West Maitland, named James Mair, and farther-in-law of Alderman Gillies, passed away this morning, at Mr. Gillies' residence, at the ripe…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Death of a Shipmaster

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 4

The ship Star of France arrived at Melbourne on Sunday. The captain reports having spoken the ship Avenger last Thursday. The Avenger signalled that her commander, Captain Ferguson,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Funeral of Mr. John Greenland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1890 · page 7

YESTERDAY afternoon the remains of Mr. John Greenland, A.B. of the Naval Brigade, were interred at Sundgate Cemetery with military honours. The late Mr. Greenland,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Latest Telegrams. New South Wales. Sydney, Wednesday. Death of Mr M. A. BLACK

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1890 · page 8

THE death of Mr. Morrice A. Black, F.I.A., actuary of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, took place at his late residence, Tivoli, Rose place at his late residence,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Terrible Death of a Parachutist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 September 1890 · page 3

A TELEGRAM from Beardstown (Illinois) says:—A terrible balloon accident has just occurred in this town, in which Samuel Black, a well-known western parachutist, was killed…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Death of Canon Liddon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The death is announced of Canon Liddon, in his sixty-first year. [The Rev. Henry Paray Liddon, D.D., D.C.L.,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death of Mr. P. Hanna

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 September 1890 · page 6

MR. PATRICK HANNA, ex-M.L A, died on Friday morning. He was born in county Down, Ireland, on June 24, 1819, and emigrated to Melbourne in 1853. Among his…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Victoria. Death of a Wool-buyer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 September 1890 · page 7

A cable message, received on Friday, from Paris, announces the death of M. Rudolph C. Finck, who was well known in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide, during the last 10…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Mr. R. Coleman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1890 · page 8

ON Friday evening last (says the Pontypool Free Press of January 3), after but one day's illness, there passed away from life, at his residence at Garndiffaith, Mr. Reuben…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

District News. Wallsend. OBITUARY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1890 · page 7

WE regret having to record the death of an old and respected citizen, Mr. William Tweedie, who departed this life on Saturday last. The deceased gentleman had been ailing…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Funeral Expenses of a Soldier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1890 · page 8

ONE reads in Truth:—" I understand that if our friend Tommy Atkins happens to die in the service, £1 for funeral expenses is deducted from whatever assets he may happen…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Latest District News. West Maitland. Death of an Old Resident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1890 · page 8

AT 7 o'clock on Tuesday morning Mr. William Nicholson, one of the very oldest residents of West Maitland, passed over to the majority at the ripe old age of 88 years…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Funeral of Canon Liddon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The funeral of Canon Liddon took place today at St. Paul's Cathedral, the remains being interred in the Crypt. There was a large assemblage of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

CABLEGRAMS. Death of Dion Boucicault

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 September 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The death is announced from New York of Mr. Dion Boucicault, the celebrated dramatist. [Dion Boucicault, actor and dramatist, was born…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 October 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The death is announced of Joan Baptisto Alphonse Karr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death of a Seaman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 October 1890 · page 3

AN inquest was held at the Naval Brigade Hotel, Watt-street, before Mr. G. C. Martin, district coroner, at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 4

The death is announced at Hobart of Captain H. C. White, a well-known shipmaster, the only son of Captain Brydge White. He sailed out of Hobart for many years as an apprentice and mate…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lambton OBITUARY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 7

It is with regret we record the death of an old 'and well-known resident in the person of Mr. Richard Ingram, who died on Saturday, at his residence in…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Mrs. Booth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The death is announced of the wife of General Booth, of the Salvation Army…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →