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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1919

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Late Mrs. J. B. Fitzgerald, Manilla

Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 3

Referring to the death of Mrs. J. B. Fitzgerald, the wife of Mr. John B. Fitzgerald, of Huntsgrove, Keepit, Manilla "Express" says: Mrs. Fitzgerald…

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Death of Sir John Fairfax

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 4

Sir James P. Fairfax, proprietor of the "Sydney Morning Herald." died at his residence "Ginahgulla." Bellevue Hill, on Friday. He was in his 85th year…

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Obituary. Mrs K. Wilson

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday morning of Mrs. E. Wilson. The late Mrs. Wilson was well known in Moree and was highly respected…

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250-Year-old Tortoise. Death of Georgina

Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 5

The London Zoo suffered a heavy loss recently by the death of Gcorgina-Lord Rothschild's well-known giant tortoise, that was born on Indefatigable Island…

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Death of Mr. L. De Groen. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 3

The death is announced of Lewis de Green, who was prominent in the musi­cal circles of New South Wales for many years…

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Death of 7ft. Zin. Man. a Special Hearse

Daily Observer · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 1

One of the tallest men in the world, Mr. Albert Brough, of the Cremorne Hotel, Nottingham, died of influenza on January 15 last. Mr. Brough's height…

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Death of Earl Cowley

Daily Observer · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 1

Erl Cowley died from dropsy at Draycot House. Chippenham, Wiltshire, on January 15 last, the day after his 53rd birthday…

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Late Mr. John Patterson, Nemingha

Daily Observer · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 5

The late. Mr. John Patterson, whose decease was reported in the "Daily Observer" last Wednesday, had a long and, interesting career. he was born in 1829…

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Charge of Manslaughter. Death of Returned Soldier. The "Black Hand Gang." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 5

Frank Garvey was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with the manslaughter of Oswald Beasley a returned soldier…

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Death of Warwick Stationmaster

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 6

The death on Monday night of Mr. Harry Roggenkamp, stationmaster at Warwick, took place in a hospital in Brisbane. The deceased underwent an…

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Death of Maori Chief. Sydney, Thursday (Noon.)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

The Maori Chief who took part in the great native reception to returning troops at Auckland, on Sunday, died yesterday, soon after contracting…

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Across the Border! News of the Day from Queensland Death of Mr. A. Robinson, Roma

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 6

Mr. A. Robinson, one of the pioneer journalists of Queensland, died at Ann residence, in Roma, on Monday, at the age of 84. The deceased, who was a…

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Death of Mr. A. L. Gillespie

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

Mr. A Hen Laing Gillespie an old resident or St. George and border districts, died at Earah near Mungindi, on Sunday morning. Deceased arrived at St. George…

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Death of Prominent Jockey

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

Eames, a prominent Melbourne jockey, who won the Grand National Hurdle Race in July last, died yesterday from influenza…

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Death of George Anderson. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

The death is announced of George Anderson, formerly a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, aged 75…

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Twenty Cases at Wilcannia. Death of Bank Manager. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

There are 26 cases of influenza in a severe form at Wilcannia. Mr. H. C. White, bank manager, died there yesterday…

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Millions from Cycling. Death of Mr. Du Cros. Pioneer of the Pneumatic Tyre

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 1

One of the romances of industry is recalled by the death recently of Mr. Harvey Du Cros one of the earliest to recognise the importance of the pneumatic…

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Late. Mr. I.S. Cheesborough

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 6

Referring to the late Mr. J. S. Cheesbrough, the Scone "Advocated' says': — The deceased, who was widely known and universally respected throughout…

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Late Mr. J. Le Petit

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 6

Referring to the late Mr. J. Le Petit, Grafton "Daily Examiner" says: — The death took place on Thursday at the Bellingen Isolation Hospital of Mr. J…

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Sad Death of Young Lady. Walgett

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

A sad case of death from influenza is reported from Rowena. It is understood hat a young lady loft, there to welcome returned soldier on his arrival in…

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