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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1902

161 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 9

Death of Zola. the Famous Novelist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The death is announced of M. Emile Zola, the famous French author. Death was caused by accidental asphyxiation, due to a…

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Death of a Seaman. Treatment in the Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 6

Thomas Shams, a seaman on the barque Penrhyn Castle, fell into the harbour from one of the Carrington dolphins yesterday. He was rescued by Mr. H…

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Maitland District Death of an Old Resident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1902 · page 6

Mrs. James Rooney, one of the oldest residents of the Maitland district, died yesterday, of acute bronchitis and pneumonia. The deceased lady was a native…

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Early Newcastle. "Chronicle" Clippings. Death of the Prince Consort. No. V.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1902 · page 6

Perhaps the most interesting facts in the first issues of 1862 are those which relate to the trade of the previous year, and looking over these returns one is…

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Wallsend. Funeral of Mr. W. Hogg

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. Wm. Hogg, a brief obituary notice of whose death appeared in a recent issue, took place at Sandgate Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, and was…

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Old Racecourse. Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 7

The funeral of Mr. Peter F. Loule, of Mitchell-street, who died on Saturday morning, took place on Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. The deceased,…

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The Death of John Simpson. Magisterial Inquiry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 3

Mr. G. C. Martin, District Coroner, held a magisterial inquiry yesterday at Watson's Hotel, touching the death of a man named John Simpson, who was found dead…

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Hamilton. Death of Mrs. W. Seymour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 6

During the past week the death has taken place of the wife of Mr. W. Seymour. The deceased lady during her many years residence here, was well known for her skill in…

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Death of Captain O'sullivan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 November 1902 · page 5

Captain O'Sullivan, well known in Newcastle, died at his residence, North Shore (Sydney), early yesterday morning, The deceased gentleman was the owner of the…

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The Tragedy in Sydney. Death of the Husband. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 November 1902 · page 5

Further particulars regarding the Erskineville tragedy show that Mrs. Russell, the deceased woman, was in the habit of attending dances in opposition to the…

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Death of Capt. Breckenridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 6

An old and esteemed resident of Newcastle passed away at his residence, Mayfield, last night, in the person of Captain Robert Breckenridge, who has been a…

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Sentenced to Death. Trial of the Kenniffs. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 November 1902 · page 5

The trial of Patrick and James Kenniff on the charge murdering Constable Doyle was concluded to-day. The jury returned with their verdict…

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Death of Gorman. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 6

German, the jockey who was injured in the Rosehill Steeplechase on Saturday died in the Parmmatta Hospital to-night…

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Second Edition. Obituary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 6

LONDON, Monday.—The death is announced of Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar…

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Death of Mr. G. Henty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The death is announced of Mr. G. A. Henty, the well-known war correspondent and author of many interesting books for…

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Broadmeadow. Mr. Kellow's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 6

Mr. William Fordham, secretary to the Snowdrop Lodge of Freo Gardeners, points out that the members of the Grand United Lodge of Oddfellows did not attend the…

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District News. Greta. Mrs. Bristow's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1902 · page 7

The remains of the late Mrs. J. Bristow were conveyed by hearse from West Maitland on Thursday afternoon for interment in the Wesleyan portion of the Greta…

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Death of Herr Krupp

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1902 · page 5

LONDAN, Sunday.—The death is announced of Herr Friedrich Krupp, the famous German-ironmaster, of Essen. LONDON, Monday.—A rumour which…

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The Curse of Gold. Chapter Xv. Preparing for the Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1902 · page 2

Early the next morning, Mrs. Judson went out from the basement of her house, almost for the first time in her life, and in company with Jane…

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Krupp's Funeral. Speech by the Emperor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 5

LONDON Thursday.—The funeral of Herr Krupp was conducted at Essen yesterday with princely honours. The streets of the city were lined by…

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