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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1907

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Death of a Missionary. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 3

Rev. W. G. Lawes, the well-known New Guinea missionary, has died at Waverley, aged 68, after a missionary career of 47 years…

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Death of Mr. J. M. Smillie

Northern Star · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. J. M. Smillie, after an illness extending over about three weeks. Mr. Smillie was a man of apparently fine physique, tall and…

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Death of Mr. Alexander M'innes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 4

MR. ALEXANDER M'INNES, an old resident of South Woodburn, passed peacefully away at 11 a. m. on Monday last, without suffering and in full possession of all his faculties. The…

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Death of Marquis of Bristol. London

Northern Star · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 3

Obituary—the Marquis of Bristol…

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Death of Mrs. Lucy Callinan

Northern Star · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucy Callinan took place yesterday afternoon and was well attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The decezsed lady had been…

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Obituary. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 5

The death is announced of Sir John [?]vison Milburn, Bart., Bcnior partner of the [?] of William Milburn and Co., London, Newcastle, Cardiff, and Hull, director of…

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The Late Mr. J. M. Smillie. Tribute From Hospital Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 4

At the special meeting of the Lismore Hospital Committee the chairman (Mr. C St. H. Sycr, vice-president), moved that a vote of sympathy be sent to Mrs. Smillie and…

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Death of Mr. J. M. Smillie

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 5

MR. J. M. SMILLIE, one of Lismore's best known and most highly respected citizens, passed suddenly away last week from a heart complaint at…

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A Chinese Funeral in Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 7

The funeral of Yee Harn, who was drowned whilst taking part in a boatrace at Clifton Gardens on Wednesday took place on Saturday, and was witnessed by a large…

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Death of King Harry

Northern Star · Monday 19 August 1907 · page 2

Old King Hurry, of Bungawalbin, or "Sugarbag," as he was more familiarly called in this district, has passed over to the grant majority. The old fellow left Tatham…

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Death of Mr. W. Tyler

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 4

We regret to learn that Mr. W. Tyler, of Marianne, Lower Richmond, is dead. He was a brother of the late Mrs. E. Murray. of South Woodburn, and was a very old…

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Death of Mr. T. G. M'Mahon

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 4

On Monday last, at 4 a.m. Mr. T. G. M'Mahon, one of the oldest and most respected residents of the district, died of pneumonia, supervening on influenza, in the…

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Death of An Old Veteran

Northern Star · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 4

Yesterday morning Mr. J. L. Harrison, a well-known identity, and one of the oldest men in the district, passed away at the residence of his son, William T. Harrison. North Lismore…

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Interment of the Late Mr. John L. Harrison. a Military Funeral

Northern Star · Monday 26 August 1907 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the old veteran, John L. Harrison, for 25 years resident of Lismore and district, who died on Friday morning, was given a military [?] A…

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A Veteran's Funeral

Northern Star · Monday 26 August 1907 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. J. L. Harrison on Saturday afternoon was very largely attended. In accordance with the wishes of the veteran ex-Imperial soldier he was given…

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Death of Mr. Jules Joubert. a Remarkable Career

Northern Star · Monday 26 August 1907 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Joubert on Saturday, received a telegram from Melbourne informing him of the death of his aged father, Mr. Jules Joubert, who has resided for many years…

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Death of an Army Veteran

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 3

MR. J. HARRISON, an old Army veteran, died at his son's residence, Lismore, on Thursday night, aged 97 years. He was born at Deal, England, and when 4 years…

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Death of Mr. R. Middleton

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 2

ON Friday, about midnight, Mr. R. Middleton, one of the firm of Middleton and Bowers, blacksmiths, Casino, died at his residence, Centre-street, Casino. For…

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Edith Matthews' Death. Trial of Dr. Geoghegan. Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 3

At the Supreme Court to-day the trial of Dr. Geoghegan, of Gympie, charged with murdering Edith Matthews by an illegal operation was commenced…

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Death of Old Clarence Resident. Grafton

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 August 1907 · page 5

Mr. Jas. Rooke, for over 30 years a resident of Chambigne, died on Sunday, aged 76, He had been in the district for over 45 years…

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