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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Obituary. Mary Bewers

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

There passed away at her late residence, Burnett-street, Ballina, on Wednesday, Mrs. Mary Bewers, widow of the late Charles Bowers, who predeceased her about two years…

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Obituary. Mrs. Annie Piff

Northern Star · Friday 31 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 age, and about three months…

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District Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. Samuel Clarke died at Coraki Hospital last week at the age of 74 years. Deceased followed farming pursuits on the Macleay and…

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Obituary. a Pioneer Merchant

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The death is announced of J. C. Ludowici, one of Sydney's pioneer merchants, in his eightieth year…

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 6

The death occurred at Ballina on Thursday of Ald. Thomas Martin, a brother of Mrs. Mulvena of Casino. Deceased was born at…

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The Late Mr. A. Currie. Largely Attended Funeral

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Archibald Currie, who passed away peacefully at 5.15 a.m. on Tuesday at the advanced age of 88 years, took place at North Lismore Cemetery…

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Hotel Argument. Death of a Man

Northern Star · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—During an argument between two men at a hotel at Lidecombe a struggle ensued, and one of the combatants, John McManus, aged 68, fell, his head…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Ann McMAHON

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 5

Another old resident has passed away at Tatham, in the person of Mrs. Mary Ann McMahon, at the age of 80 years, relict of the late…

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Obituary. Sir John Gorst

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 8

LONDON, Tuesday.—The death is announced of the Right Hon. Sir John Eldon Gorst, K.C. The deceased was born at Preston in 1835, and in 1860 married a…

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Death of John Norton

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Mr. John Norton, proprietor of "Truth," died at a private hospital in Melbourne last night. He had been prominently connected with journalism and…

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Death of Mr. John E. Howard. an Interesting Life's History

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

There passed away at South Casino on Saturday evening, at the ripe age of 81 years, an interesting personality in Mr. John Edward…

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

The death of Mr. John M'Gee occurred suddenly on Saturday. Deceased, who was 51 years of age was a native of the Wollongong district. He came…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

The death is reported of Mr. Norman Wallace, in Fiji. The deceased was engaged on the land in Fiji, but had passed through a varied…

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The Late Mrs. Bryant

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

Many in this district will read with sorrow and regret of the unexpected and sudden death of Mrs. Asenath M. Bryant, wife of Mr. E L. W. Bryant, of Cowlong, on…

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Obituary

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 8

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Richard Harding Davis, noted American novelist and war correspondent, died of heart trouble…

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Obituary. Congregational Minister

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY; Friday.—The death is announced of the Rev. John Beckenham, Congregational [?] Church, aged 70…

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Death of a Legislator

Northern Star · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Mr. W. S. Fielding, M.L.C., of Victorial, died at his residence at Yarraville on Friday, aged 63…

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Curious Death of an Ibex

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 4

A male Cretan ibex has killed itself in a very remarkable way at the London Zoological Gardens. When sparing with a markhoor in the next…

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The Late Mrs. M.A. M'Mahon

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

A correspondent writes: There passed away at Leydonville on 8th April an old and very highly respected resident of Tomki, in the person of…

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Obituary. a Famous Cricketer

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Thomas Horan, the famous cricketer, is dead…

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