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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1915

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Death of Rev. J. Woolnough. Prominent Methodist Minister

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Rev. James Woolnough, a prominent Methodist minister, died yesterday, aged 67, after a prolonged Illness…

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Death of a Fijian Chief

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1915 · page 7

On Saturday, December 12, Ratu Kadavu Lovu, son of the late Ratu Epell, and grandson of the late King Cakobau (Thakombau) died. He had been sallering…

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Highland Funeral in France

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 6

A writer in the "Echo o[?] Paris" was deeply impressed by hte funeral of a Higalander which he happened to see in a town in the war region in northern France. "We…

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"Funeral Ceremonies."

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 5

Phoenix (U.S.A.) has been officially declared "dry." On New Year's Eve "funeral ceremonies" were held in 600 saloons of Phoenix. Coffins were placed in the…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

On Sunday morning there passed away at a Lismore private hospital, one of the district's best known and most popular residents, in the person of Mr. M. G. Currie. who…

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Death of Mrs. Bridget Morrissey

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

Yesterday word was received at the "Express" Office of the death of Mrs. Bridget Morrissey, of Tatham. Deceased, who was 63' years of age,…

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Attacked by a Share. Death of the Victim

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The young man, Warren Tooze, who was attacked by a shark at Sirjus Cove, Mosman, has died from the injuries inflicted on him…

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The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore, Richmond B., N.S.W. Tuesday, January 5, 1915. Death of Libeal Wire

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday.—The death is announced from typhoid lover of Mr. P. H. Illingworth, member for Shipley, and chief Libeal Whip…

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Funeral Under Fire

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 7

On October 14, the British general, Sir Hubert Hamitton, commanding the Third Division, was killed while inspecting his lines. He was buried on the field of battle…

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Obituary M G Currie

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 2

Quite a gloom was cast over our little township on Sunday (writes the Brunswick Heads correspondent of Lismore "Star") when the sad…

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Death of Federal Legislator

Northern Star · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 2

Mr. Edward Francis George Jolley, member of the House of Representatives for the Grampians, died at Maryborough, his native town. Mr. Jolley was elected at the…

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Death of Mr Jolley

Northern Star · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 8

Since the earlier paragraphs of this letter were written, the death of Mr. Jolley, M.P., who wrested the Gramplans seat from Mr. Hans Irvine at the last election…

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Death of Well-known Painter

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.—The death has occurred of William Strutt, the well-known painter…

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Death of N.s.w. Cautain

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Cantein William Rich, of New South Wales, has died from wounds…

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Feeling in Italy. Public Opinion Rusn High. Scenes at Bruno Garibaldi's Funeral. Long Live France

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 5

ROME, Thursday.—There was a great demonstration at Brune Garllaldi's funeral at Genon. The collin was saluted, and there were cires of "Down with Germany" and…

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A State Funeral

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Government has decided to accord the remains of Mr. Trefie a State funeral., A "Gazette" notice has been issued announcing regret at the…

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Death of Mrs. Constable

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday last of Mrs. A. Constable, of Wooroowoolgen. Deceased, who was only a young woman, had been ill for some…

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Death of Mr. Trefle

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. J. L. Trefic, Minister for lands in the Present State Labor Government, who had been Ill for some weeks, died this morning…

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TELEGRAMS. Death of Mr. Trefie SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 3

Mr. Tref[?]e, Minister for Lands, died at 3 o'clock this morning, aged 45, (Mr. Trefle was operated on for appendicitis a few days ago.)…

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State Funeral. Sydney

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

A State funeral was accorded the remains of the late J. L. Trefle to-day. A requiem mass was held at St Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop Kelly…

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