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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Death of Sydney's First Fire Chief. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. William near, of Sydney the first Fire Chief was found dead in bed at his in the city this morning. He was aged 70…

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Death of Moree Soldier. Moree

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 2

Profound sorrow was relt in Moree at the news of the death of Private Wm. Kendall, son of the well-known Moree grazier, which occurred at Armidale on…

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Last of Yuan Shi Kai. Late President's Imposing Funeral. PICKING

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 2

Yuan Shi Kai had an imposing funeral. The remains were taken to the President's home at Chengtelofn. The procession to the railway station at…

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Death of Moree Soldier

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 July 1916 · page 2

Profound sorrow was fell in Moree at the news of the death of Private Wm. Kendall, son of the well-known Moree grazier, which occurred at…

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Death of Manilla Soldier. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 July 1916 · page 2

News received to-day that Private Bert Watts, son of Mr. William Watts, of Keepit, had died in a London hospital from pneumonia. He landed in…

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Late Telegrams Mr. Holman's Finance. Premier Defends his Policy. State's Substantial Surplus. 1300 Miles of New Lines Under Way. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 July 1916 · page 2

Mr. Holman discussing the financial position referred to the fact that's New South Wales showed a substantial surplus for the year, while the next largest…

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Death of Chinese. Magisterial Inquiry

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 4

A magisterial inquiry concoraing the death of Fun Suey, a Chinese, was hold iit the Tamworth Courthouse on Monday before Mr. W. A. Bourne, J.P…

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Late Dr. Cooper. Impressive Funeral Service. ARMIDALE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 2

Bishop Cooper was interred this morning in the Anglican cemetery at Armidale. The Primate, Archbishop Wright, conducted a most impressive service in…

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Death of Bishop Cooper

Manilla Express · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 3

News was received in Manilla on Saturday that the Rgt. Rev. Dr. Cooper, Anglican Bishop, had died that…

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Death of Private Bert Watts

Manilla Express · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

It only seems the other day that we said good-bye Paterson's Refreshment Rooms to the Watts boys and Arthur…

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Late Telegrams Mr. Holman Facetious. Extravagant Spending During War. "As a Fellow Sinner." Commends Agricultural Society's Move SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

Mr. Holman says he notices that the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society proposes to instal an electric plant in order that the public may be…

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Death of Crown Law Officer. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. W. C. Pobision, the well-known Crown Law Officer…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Louisa M. S. Davidson

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 2

The late Mrs. Louisa Maria Sutherland Davidson, wife of Mr. F. R. Davidson, of Dungowan was 65 years of age, and was born at Tyringham, between…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Quick, of Hallsville

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 2

A highly-respected resident and old pioneer of this district, in the person of Mr. William Quick died last Saturday, July 1. aged 77 years, the cause of…

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Death of Popular Maitland Man. Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 4

Mr. Benjamin Silcock, licensee of the Exchange Hotel. West Maitland, died very unexpectedly this morning. Deceased had only been ill in bed a few…

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Obituary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

Another sad case, that of the death of a young married woman about 36 years of age, took place on Saturday, the deceased being Mrs…

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Death of [?] Thomas Bushell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

George Thomas Bushell the victim of the alleged [?] on Friday last died in the Tamworth District Hospital last night at 10.45. Deceased was 29…

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Alleged Stabbing. Death of Bushell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 2

George Thomas Bushell, the unfortunate man who was admitted to the Tamworth District Hospital on Friday night, suffering from a stab wound in the…

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Death of Mr.M, Ryan

Manilla Express · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 3

Mr. Michael Ryan a well-known and respected resident of over 20 years standing, died early on Monday morning, after a few days'…

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Late Rev. Mr. Wilkinson

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

It is proposed to erect a memorial to the late Rev. J. Wilkinson, who was a member of "the Wallales" which left Narrabri last year, and who was…

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