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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1899

263 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 14

Wallsend. the Late Mr. David Thomas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 7

In connection with the death of Mr. David Thomas (Llwydarth) announced in yesterday's issue of the "Herald,'', it might be said in all truth and honesty, without…

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Greta. Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 7

A well known and respected resident of Greta, Mrs. Eliza Wheatley, passed over to the majority on Friday last, after a short illness. The deceased…

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M. Faure's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—The German Emperor will be represented at M. Faure's funeral by four of the tallest giants of the army…

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International News. The Late French President. a State Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Chamber of Deputies has ordered a State Funeral for the late President at a cost of 155,000[?] (about £6600)…

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An Old Governor Gone. Death of Sir George Bowen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The death is announced of Sir George Bowen formerly Governor of Victoria and other colonies…

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M. Faure's Funeral. Anxiety in Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Grave anxiety prevails in pairs with regard to the funeral of M. Faure. The Judges of the Court of Cassation, fearing to…

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Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The death is announced of Baron Julius Reuter…

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Islington. Death of an Old Identity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 7

By the death of Mr. John Morley there passed away one who was possibly the oldest-native-horn resident in the Newcastle district. The old gentleman, who succumbed…

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Lambton. Death of an Old Resident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

Mr. John J. Christian, one of the oldest residents of the Newcastle district, died at his daughter's residence, De Vitre-street on Friday night. Deceased…

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International News. Funeral of M. Faure. an Imposing Spectacle. the Army Cheered. Agents of Disorder Arrested

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The funeral of M. Faure was a magnificent and impressive spectacle. The car bearing the collin was immediately followed…

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Vice-regal Bereavement. Death of the Hon. Geoffrey Brand. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 4

News was received by cable at Government House, about 8 o'clock this morning, of the death in England of the Hon. Geoffrey Brand, youngest son of his Excellency…

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Merewether. Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 8

The death of the esteemed wife of Mr. John Dixon, Inspector of Collieries, occurred at her residence this (Wednesday) evening. The deceased lady during her…

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Death of Lord Herschell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The death is announced of Lord Herschell, ex-Lord Chancellor, who has been acting as chairman of the joint commission for…

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Death of a Famous Writer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The death is announced of the Rev. Andrew Boyd, "R.K.H.B.," the well-known writer…

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Death of Lord Herschell. Sympathy in America

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—President M'Kinley has telegraphed to the Hon. Joseph Choate, the United States Ambassador in…

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Death of Mr. C. Giles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 4

Mr. Charles Giles, who was admitted to the Newcastle Hospital on Monday, died in the institution yesterday afternoon, after having sufficiently regained consciousness…

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Rudyard Kipling. Death of a Daughter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Two daughters of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have like the famous author, been suffering from Pneumonia, and the eldest, Miss…

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The Death of Miss Kipling

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Rudyard Kipling has not yet been informed of the death of his oldest daughter…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. Chas. Giles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Chas. Giles took place yesterday afternoon, and was very numerously attended, the large number of friends present being a touching tribute…

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A Sydney Letter. the Federal Bill and the Council.—the Yes-no Policy of the "Daily Telegraph."—sydney's First Government House; an Interesting Relic.—a Mine of Probable Death in Sydney Harbour.—death of "Billy the Ram."—the Australian Eleven.—the Balmain Murder.—presentation to Mr. Whiteley. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

There is going to be war over the Federation Bill. The comparatively mild criticism of the Council on Tuesday yesterday assumed a pronounced character. Many of…

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