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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 2

Mr. James Black, who has resided with his son, Mr. J. R. Black, at South Kyogle, for the last five years died shortly after midnight on…

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Obituary. Mr. Joseph Berry

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

On Friday evening Mr Joseph Berry passed into " the bourne from which no traveller returneth." The deceased was 66 years of age and had…

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Obituary. Mr. James Black

Northern Star · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 2

As briefly noted in our wire from Kyogle on Wednesday, one of Lismore's oldest pioneers in the person of Mr. .Tames Black--lately residing at South Kyogle with his son, John…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

Many old residents will regret to hear of the death at an early hour on Wednesday last of Mr Peter Malone, formerly of Gundurimba…

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Death of Mr. David Curtis

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 8

It is with deep regret we are called upon to chronicle the death of an esteemed townsman in the person of Mr. David Curtis, who passed away at…

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Death of Donald McLennan Sketch of His Career

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 2

The news of the death of the above gentleman came an a shock and a surprise to most when the word was passed round on Monday…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 8

Tho community of Upper, Mongogarie has suffered the loss through death of one of their number within the last week, in the person of Mr…

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Death of Rev. Donald McLENNAN

Northern Star · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

The people of the Mullumbimby district (Writes our Correspondent), were grieved to learn of the untimely, death of the Rev. D. McLennan; who had been in control of the…

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Death of Mrs. J. E.Glasgow

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 9

On Monday morning last there departed for that 'bourne from whence no traveller returns" the wife of our old and esteemed townsman, Mr. J. K…

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Death of Rev. D. McLennan

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 9

On Monday morning, at the same hour which marked the pacing of the late Mrs. J. E. Glasgow, 7 a.m., the death took place at Mullumbimby of the…

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Obituary. Timothy Bernard O'neill

Northern Star · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 6

There passed away in Mullumbimby on Friday morning last one of the grand old pioneers who has helped to make the North Coast of New South Wales the rich and…

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Australian Nurse's Funeral. With Full Military Hono s. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 5

Sister May Dickson, a member of the Queen. Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Staff, was buried to-day with full military honors. This is the first…

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Obituary. Timothy Bernard O'neill

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 4

There passed away in Mullumbimby on Friday, Sept 28, one of the old pioneers of the North Coast. Deceased, some 12 months ago, met with…

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Death of the Sultan of Egypt. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

The death of the Sultan of Egypt is announced. [Hussein Kamil Pasha was born on November 21, 1853, being the eldest living…

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Death of Mrs. L. Hayden

Northern Star · Saturday 13 October 1917 · page 4

As briefly announced on Monday, the death took place in Sydney on Saturday last of one of the pioneers of this part of the district--Mrs. Hayden. relict of the late Mr…

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The Late Mrs. Glasgow

Northern Star · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 4

Early last week there passed away an old and highly respected lady in the person of Mrs. J. E Glasgow, of Byron Bay, Mrs. Glasgow was born in Sussex, England, some…

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Obituary

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday. -- The death is announced of G. R. McLaurin, formerly member for Albury in the State Parliament…

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Death of Rev. D. D. Humter

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 4

Widespread sorrow was manifest among nil members of the community (says Bullina "Beacon") when it became known that the Town…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 4

Quite a gloom was cost over Leeville and surrounding locality (writes a Lecville correspondent) when the sad intelligence was made…

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Death of a Valuable Horse

Northern Star · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday. -- Ernest Shields' imported blood stallion Tom Wedgewood, valued at £1300, died at Campbel[?]down during the week. The animal was uninsured…

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