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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1902

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Funeral of Sir A. Clarke

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The body of Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke, Agent-General for Victoria, was removed from his residence yesterday…

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Maitland District the Late Mr. Marshall's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 6

The remains of the late Mr. William Marshall were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery, East Maitland, yesterday afternoon. The funeral was a long one,…

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Death of James Hobbs. Verdict of Accidental Death the Pilot Exonerated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 7

The adjourned inquest into the death of a seaman named James Hobbs, who was killed on board the ship Ditton on Friday night, during a collision between that…

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Death of Lord Kimberley

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The death is announced of the Earl of Kimberley, aged 76. [The Right Hon. John Wodehouse, Earl…

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Maitland District Death of Mr. John Thompson

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 6

The death is announced of Mr. John Thompson, one of the proprietors of the "Maitland Mercury." The deceased gentleman had been in ill-health for some…

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The Late Mr. Thompson's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. John Thompson took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were rested in St. John's Cathedral during the…

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Lambton. Death of the Rev. Evan Lewis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 8

The Rev. Evan Lewis, pastor of the Welsh Congregational Church, died at his residence in Dixon-street on Thursday night, at the age of 80 years and 9 months…

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Merewether. Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 7

The funeral of the remains of Mr. George Oakley took place on Friday afternoon, and were followed by the relatives and a large procession of…

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Adamstown. Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. William Burton took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large and representative gathering of friends and sympathisers. The…

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New Lambton. Death of Mr. William Payne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 7

General sympathy was expressed at the unexpected death of Mr. William Payne, a well-known and highly respected resident of this locality, which…

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Death of Mr. David Goodyer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1902 · page 6

Mr. David Goodyer, the well-known cattle-dealer, passed away in, St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday morning, after a long illness. He had been in illhealth for a…

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Death of Mr. William Stanton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 6

Mr. William Stanton, an old and respected resident of West Maitland, died on Tuesday afternoon, of bronchial pneumonia, after a brief illness. He was born…

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Merewether. Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 7

The funeral of Miss Eva Stewart daughter of Mr. W. F. Stewart, of Ravenshaw-street, took place on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. In…

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Death of Commandant Theron

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The death is announced of Commandant Theron at Montelboschkolk…

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The Plague. Death of a Medical Officer. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 5

Dr. Wray, the Government Medical Officer, died to-day from plague. He contracted the disease a few days ago, and it proved fatal this afternoon. It is supposed…

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Maitland District Death of Mr. W. Filmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 May 1902 · page 6

The death is announced in Sydney of Mr. William Filmer, a very old resident of West Maitland. Deceased, who was a native of Kent, England,…

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Death of Mrs. Warburton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 6

Mr. George W. Warburton, of Parry-street, has been the recipient of many letters and telegrams and practical expressions of condolence consequent upon…

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Death of Mrs. W. Arnott

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 5

News has been received of the death of Mrs. W. Arnott, sear., which occurred at her residence, "Arnott Holme," Strathfield, late on Friday night. The…

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A Sydney Letter. the Threatened Water Famine.—regarding Dancing Rooms, Licensed and Licentious.—the Late Mr. W. H. Traill.—"little Arthur's History."—room—for More Police.—the New Governor. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 3

Sydney is genuinely alarmed over the possible water famine. Some folks say the possibility is a probability, and naturally pessimists of unadvanced type realise the…

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Wallsend. Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 6

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Abell, late of Brown-street, Wallsend, took place yesterday afternoon at the Church of England portion of the Wallsend and Plattsburg…

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