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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Somerton Obituary

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 4

A general sadness passed over this community when it became known that Mr. Arthur Woolaston had died in Tamworth. He was bum here thirty-three…

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Obituary

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, there passed away one of Narrabri'a oldest identities in the person of Mr. Richard Spencer, familiarly…

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Late Mr. John Norton's Will

The North Western Courier · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

The late Mr. John Norton has left the whole of his estate in trust to his seven-year-old daughter. Joan, with the exception of £250 a year to Mrs…

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The Death-bed of a Hero. a Splendid Tale of Human Sympathy. War Office Calls His Sister to Hospital. Funeral Flowers From the French

Manilla Express · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 7

The consideration of the War Office for a dying hero reveals a touching story. The tale concerns Lance-Corporal…

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Death of a Farmer. Man Committed for Trial. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 1 May 1916 · page 2

At the inquiry held at Rockley concerning the death of John Ryan a wellknown farmer, who died as the result of injuries sustained in an altercation, the…

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Obituary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 2

Mrs. William Kimmorley died at a private hospital at Mosman on Saturday, aged 59 years. The deceased had been in the hospital for about 6 months…

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Obituary

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 2

Very general and sincere regret has been expressed at the news of the early demisc of Mr. G. H. Hunt, who until a little more than a fortnight ago, was…

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Death of Victorian Expremier. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. John Murray, formerly Premier of Victoria, died suddenly at Warrnambool to-day. He was driving in a buggy when the horse bolted and crashed into a motor…

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Sad Death of a Gallipoli Hero

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 2

The sad hows has just been received of the death of Trooper W. A. McGinty, of the 12th Light Horse, which took place in Egypt, the cause of death…

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Death of an Aboriginal Coroner's Inquest

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

An inquiry into the of Tommy Combadello, aged 16, was held by the coroner (Major Crane) at Garah on Tuesday…

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Death of Mr. George L. Dowe

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

Mr. Geo. L. Dow, of Milliwindi, and old and widely-esteemed resident. died in Sydney on Thursday night, after…

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Death of a Gunnedah Pioneer Mr. John Landers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 3

The death occurred at Gunnedah on Tuesday afternoon last of Mr. John Landers one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the district at the…

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Obituary. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

The death has occurred of Arelideacon Wilberforce…

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Late Cables Mr. Asquith in Ireland. Relaxation of Martial Law. New System of Government. Inner History of the Rebellion. (Per Reuter.) London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. Asquith conferred with the military authorities at Dublin Castle. Martial law has been ralaxed but the inhabitants must be indoors between…

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Obituary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

We regret to announce the death of Francis William. Procter, of Elwyn, Mungindi, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Procter, of Alberdoar, which…

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OBITUARY. Constable George Fletcher

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

The death occurred in the Tamworth district Hospital at an early hour yesterday morning of Constable George [?]ter from heart failure. Deceased…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Nicholas Ryan

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 3

An old identity of Tamworth in the person of Mr. Nicholas Ryan, passed away in the District Hospital on Monday night. Deceased, who was 74 years…

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Death of West Maitland Postmaster. Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

The death occurred this aftrnoon in a private hospital, of Mr. J.J. Richards, postmaster at West Maitland. Deceased had only been in the hospital a few…

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Death of Mr. Sawers. Ex-Member for Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 3

Mr. William Bowle Stewart Campbell Sawers, who was member for Tamworth in the Legislative Assembly from 1898 to 1901, and one of the most, prominent…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Rolison

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 2

Another of the old identities of Tamworth passed away on Tuesday last in the person of Mr. William Hobson, at the age of 79 years. The sad event…

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