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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

MR. J. K. McDOUGALL, of Casino, received word yesterday of the death of his son Vincent, at Auckland, N.Z., where he was employed as a warder in the Hospital for Insane…

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Death of Janet Lady Clarke. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 3

Janet Lady Clarke died at Melbourne after a protracted illness. (Janet Lady Clarke was a daughter of Mr. P. Snodgrass of Victoria and widow…

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Red Tape and a Funeral. Tragi-comedy of a Lady's Will

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 7

A week ago (said the Paris "Daily Mail" on Jan. 10) there died in Paris an elderly Scotswoman who had lived for many years in France. She was not…

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Death of R. Clarkik

Northern Star · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 4

An old man named Bernard Clarkin, well known in town, died in the Lismore Hospital on Wednesday aged 87. He was for a number for years employed by Bishop…

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Death of Mr. Ewen Kennedy

Northern Star · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 7

A' very old and highly respected identity, of the Northern Rivers passed away in Ballina on Thursday in the person of MrEwen Kennedy, who for many years was a…

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Death of Mr. D. Paine, Sen

Northern Star · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 4

Mr. D. Paine, sem., of Laureldale, a gentleman well knwon to most old residents of Lismore, died at an early hour yesterday, at the advanced age of 86. For…

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Death of an Infant

Northern Star · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 2

Ballina "Beacon" says:—It is with regret we report the death of the ton-monthsold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Daley, of Alstonville, which took place at Albion…

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Death of Mr. D. McGOUGAN

Northern Star · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 2

Mr. D. McGougan, an old resident of the district died at Mullumbimby on Saturday. For some time past he has been practically crippled, but the old man…

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Funeral of Hon. R. Jones Largely Attended. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 2

The funeral of the late Hon. Richard Jones was attended by a large number of Representative men…

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Death of Mr. Richard Jones, M.l.c

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday, at his residence, Gayton, Burwood, of Mr. Richard Jones, M.L.C. The deceased gentlemen was the son of Mr. Richard Jones, formerly…

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Sudden Death of Mr. A. Hockey. Grafton

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 3

Mr. Arthur Hockey, of the firm of Hockey Bros., boot manufacturers, Grafton, died suddenly from heart disease this morning aged 39, leaving a widow and…

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Obituary

Northern Star · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. J. H. Northam, of Rosebank, at the ago of 34, from a pulmonary complaint Deceased, who was formerly a resident of the…

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Chinese Emperor's Funeral. London

Northern Star · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 3

A pageant two miles long has started from Peking on a four days march to inter the remains of the late Emperor, Kwangsu, in the Western Tombs. The…

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Obituary. Mr. A. H. Betterridge

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 9

OUR Woodburn correspondent writes:—It is with the greatest regret I have to record the death of Mr. Albin H. Betterridge, of this town, who passed away at the…

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The Late Mr. W. J. Porter

Northern Star · Saturday 8 May 1909 · page 7

A correspondent writes: The late William John Porter, who passed away on April 30 at Lismore Hospital, was the only son of the late David Porter, or…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1909 · page 2

WE (Warwick Examiner") regret to announce the death at Junabee on Sunday of Mr. Rowland Staff, youngest son of Mr. C.H. Staff one of the best known farmers in…

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Death of an Aboriginal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1909 · page 2

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Death Result of a Friendly Spar

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 May 1909 · page 2

James Nicholas Robbins, shipping clerk, died at the Melbourne Hospital on Wednesday from a fracture of the skill. Edward John, a painter, employed at the…

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Death of Rev. Allan. Votes of Sympathy. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 May 1909 · page 5

When the Presbyterian Assembly met to-day, the Clerk of the Assembly mude feeling reference to the death of the Rev. McWatt Allan, at the Tweed, and he…

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Telegraphic News. Death of Mr. Licensed Surveyor Hunter. Grafton

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 May 1909 · page 5

Mr. F. V. Hunter, licensed surveyor, for many years a resident of the Clarence district, died to-day, leaving a widow and grown-up family…

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