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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Death of a Soldier. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

At the inquest touching the death of Frederick Hollands, a member of the Expeditionary 'Forces, who died from a fractured skull, the Coroner, after…

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Obituary. A. J. Crombie

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 5

The death occured at Quirindi on Tuesday last of Mr. A. J. Crombie, licensee of the Imperial Hotel of that town. The late Mr. Cromble was well…

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Death of an M.L.A. SYDNEY. Friday, 2 p.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Thrower, M.L.A., for the Macquarie, died last night after a protracted illness, at the age of 47…

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Death of Mr. Thrower, M.l.a

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Henry Thrower, M.L.A. after a protracted illness, died at his residence in Baptist-street, Redfern on Thursday…

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Death of Lieut. C. Ryan. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday night Rev. Monsignor Tobin was notified by the Defence Department that Lieut. Charles Ryan had been killed in action on June 7…

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Parliamentarian's Funeral. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

Several thousand people were present at the funeral of the late T. H. Thrower, M.L.A., who was buried yesterday in the Waverley cemetery A procession of…

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Death of Mr. Thrower, M.l.a

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 3

The death of Mr. Thomas Henry Thrower. M.L.A., after a protracted illness, occurred at his residence, Baptist Street, Sydney, last week…

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Death of Miss Edwards

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

Between 1 and 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Miss Elizabeth Ellen, the second daughter of the late Mr. John and Mrs M. A. Edwards, expired. The…

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Death of Mr. F. E Winchcombe. Result of Mongolia Catastrophe

Daily Observer · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 1

The death is reported of Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, M.L.C., of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., as a result of the catastrophe to the P. and O. steamer Mongolia. A…

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Darcy's Funeral. Procession Two Miles Long. Deceased Not a "Slacker." MAITLAND

Daily Observer · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

The funeral of Les Darcy took place this afternoon and was attended by an enormous concourse of people, the procession being nearly two miles long…

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Military Funeral at Murrurundi. Murrurundi

Daily Observer · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 1

The late Charles Attwood, who was killed by a motor lorry on Tuesday, was tendered a military funeral yesterday. The casket was placed on a waggon…

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Death of an M.L.C. SYDNEY, Wednesday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 2

Colonel Helborrow, M.L.C., who has resided at Ashfeild. Sydney, for many years, died yesterday. He was 75 years of age…

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Death of a M.l.c

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

Colonel Holborrow, M.L.C., who has been a resident of Ashfield, Sydney, for many years, died on Tuesday." He was 76 years of age…

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Late Telegrams. Mr. Hughes Commended. Over British Government's Purchase of Wool Clip. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. Carson, (of Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd.), referring to the British Government's purchase of the wool clip, expressed the opinion that Mr. Hughes…

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Death of Larry Foley. Teachers of Famous Boxers. Successful Business Career

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 4

Mr. Larry Fo[?]ey died in the St. Vincent's Private Hospital shortly after 5 o'clock this morning. On Monday afternoon, while in a…

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Obituary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

An old man named W. Spillane died in the hospital on Sunday and was buried in the Catholic portion of the cemetery on Monday, the Rev. Father…

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Death of an Old Resident

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 2

It is with regret we have to record the death of Mr. George Piner Adnum, one of the oldest and most deservedly respected residents of Muswellbrook…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Helena Schwartz

Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday morning, at her home in Darling-street, of Mrs. Helena Schwartz, the wife of Mr. William Schwartz. Mrs. Schwartz had…

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Obituary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 5

An old pioneer passed uway 0:1 | Thursday ill 3.10 p.m., at Agues!ia:ik, | Richmond, In the person of Mr. John Williams, »f Carrol, In his SJSnl yiur. Deceased, with Ills brother. Mr. (Juo. ' Williams, and tin; lalo .Mr. lion, j Hlchards, tool; up Tyrcjl and C::rri)l '…

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Obituary

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 4

The death occurred in Tamworth hospital on Wednesday night, of Mrs. Reuben Jones, of "Hill View," Namoi River. The deceased was 60…

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