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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Death of a Returned Soldier SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

Robert Albert O'Brien, a returned soldier, who was found shot in his home at Waterloo yesterday; died in the South Sydney Hospital last night…

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Obituary

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The deaths are announced of Edward Farley, the well-known operatic singer, and J. M. Pernor, formerly a prominent Australian journalist…

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Death of a Benbfactor

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The death has occurred of James Caird, who was notable for his great Scottish benefactions, also his gift to Shackleton's Expedition…

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Rev. A. Barron's Funeral

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The funeral of the late Rev. Andrew Barron was largely attended Fifty forward springers at Eltham yards on Thursday, March 16th. Every heifer a good…

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Obituary. Barry Reynolds, Sportsman. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

Barry Reynolds, one of the best known figures in sporting circles in Australia, died on Friday night suddenly in Melbourne. He had been in…

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Trooper's Death. Military Funeral Accorded

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The death occurred this morning of Trooper J. C. Kebby, of the 7th Light Horse, who was wounded at the Dardanelles. He was the second son of Mr…

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Obituary. John Shearston

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—John Shcarston, father of the Royal Naval House, died to-day after a long illness…

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Obituary. the Sailors Friend Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

John S. Shearston, known as the Father of the Royal Naval House, died this morning, after a long illness. He was a kind friend to sailors…

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Death of a Soldier

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

An inquest was opened in Sydney on Wednesday concerning the death of Matthew Downie, a soldier, at Liverpool Camp, who died at the…

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Fell From a Window Death of a Maid. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

Jennie Bushell (thirty), a maid, employed at the Rectory occupied by the Rev. Raymond King, Lane Cove road, Gordon, fell from the upper storey…

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Obituary. MRS. W. PLATT

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 2

The funeral took place on Wednesday of Mrs. Sarah Platt, wife of Mr. W. Platt, of Casino. Deceased had been suffering for some time from a…

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Death of a Local Soldier

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 2

The death occurred at Enoggerar Queensland, on Wednesday last of Private Lindsay McNaught, late of he South Arm. The deceased,who was…

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Obituary. Melba's Father Dead

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Mr. David. Mitchell, father of Madame Melba, died yesterday, aged 88…

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Obituary

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

The death took place at Coraki on Friday last of Mr. Samuel Clarke, an old and respected resident of the Northern Rivers, at the advanced age of…

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Obituary. Mrs. W. Platt

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

The death occurred at the Casino Hospital on Tuesday last of Mrs. Sarah Platt, wife of Mr. W. Platt, a well-known resident of Casino…

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Obituary. Death on the Wollongbar

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Samuel William Johnson, aged 58 years, a residend of Lismore, died on board the steamer Wollongbar early yesterday morning while the vessel was off…

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

The death of Mr. John Maloney occurred in the hospital somewhat suddenly on Saturday afternoon. Deceased, who was 57 years of age, was…

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Obituary. Mrs Annie Piff

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 4

There passed away on Friday last an old and very respected lady in the person of Mrs Annie Piff, of Billinudgel. Deceased was seventy years of…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

A regrettable mistake occurred in an obituary notice last issue, where it was stated that Mrs. Sarah Platt, wife of Mr. W. Platt, had died. It…

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