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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

195 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 10

Death of Soldier's Child. Funeral Conducted by New Patriotic Organisation

Daily Observer · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 2

One plank in the "All-in Victory scheme, of which Lieut. Loth is the organiser, was launched yesterday. this plank comes under the heading of "Care…

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Late Telegrams. Motor Car Smash. Death of the Driver. Passengers Receive Injuries. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 2

A fatal motor collision occurred last evening between Haberfield and Leichhardt, when a motor car, containing three passengers and the driver, swerved…

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Death of "Mehi King."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 2

The well known racehorse Mehi King, ended his career last week at Rosehill Mehi King fractured his back while galloping and died the…

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Death of Inverell Resident. Inverell

Daily Observer · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 1

The death occurred on Monday morning of Mr. Stephen Stevens, at the age of 72 years. The deceased was for a period of 52 years a resident of this town…

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Death of Old Resident. Maitland

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 5

Mrs. Martha Ferris, one of the best known residents of the Maitland district, died at her residence, Bolwarra, after an illness extending over many weeks. She…

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Death of Old Resident. Maitland, Wednesday. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 2

Mrs. Margaret Murdoch, one of the oldest residents of the district, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Vincer, East Maitland. The deceased Hector Gould. youngest son of Amos Gould, employed as Gould Bros. sawmill, met with a shocking accident yesterday afternoon. He working at…

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Death of Mrs Cavell

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 3

The death took place on June 18, at Henley-on-Thames, of Mrs. Cavell, mother of Edith Cavell, at the age of 81. Her death (says the "Times")…

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Obituary. Mrs. C. Boon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 3

It is with regret we record the death of Ada Boon, wife of Mr. C. Boon, of Alice Street, East Moree, which sad event took place at the local hospital…

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OBITUARY. Miss Edna Ratliff. MANILLA

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 September 1918 · page 2

Miss Edna Ratliff only daughter of Councillor E. G. Ratliff and Mrs. Ratliff, of Glen Brook. Manilla. died this morning, after a brief illness, aged 22…

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Obituary

Manilla Express · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 4

To the home of Mr. and Mrs. E, G. Ratliff death, so silent, so sure, has brought a great sorrow. Miss Edna…

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Death of Old Resident. Maitland

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 2

One of the best-known residents of the Paterson and Gresford districts, Mr. George H. Fry, died suddenly in the Maitland Hospital on Sunday morning…

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Death of Lord Forrest. Near African Coast. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 2

The Federal Government has received intimation of the death of Lord Forrest on board a steamer off the African coast. Later…

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Obituary. Sergt. John Riley

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 2

The sad news was received in town on Wednesday that Sergt. John Riley had passed away in Lewisham Hospital. The deceased, who was 54…

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Sudden Death of an Aboriginal

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 September 1918 · page 2

A fall-blooded aboriginal named William Boney, died in a vehicle on Friday last, while being conveyed from the residence of F. Smith, Narrabri…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Fred Cross

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 September 1918 · page 2

On Thursday last Mr. Fred Cross, a well-known painter, came in from Rowena, and put up at the Court House Hotel. He appeared to be in…

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Obituary MRS. W. SINGLETON

Manilla Express · Thursday 12 September 1918 · page 3

Mrs. William Singleton, wife of Mr. Wm. Singleton, veterinary surgeon, died on Monday night in the…

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Death of Lord Forrest

Daily Observer · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 6

The death of Lord Forrest on the voyage to London, where he intended to take his seat in the House of Lords, is not without a touch of pathos. "Which…

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Death of Sir George Reid. Sydney Friday, 9.30 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

The State Assembly further considered the Estimates last night, but adjourned early, when the news arrived of the death of Sir George Reid. Mr…

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Latest Cable News Death of Sir George Reid. Announced in N.S.W. ASSEMBLY. House Adjourned Till Friday Next. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Fuller, the Chief Secretary, stated that he had received news of the death of Sir George Reid. The House received…

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Military Funeral Ceremony Suggested. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 2

Mr. Watt, Acting-Prime Minister, has cabled Mr. Hughes suggesting that there should be an Australian military ceremony in association with the Tuneral of…

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