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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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The Late Mr. John Redmond, M.p. a Noted Iuishman

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. John Redmond, M.P., whose death was announced a few days ago, was the son of the late W.A. Redmond, M.P., of Ballytrent, was…

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Tornado in America Death Roll of 24. New York

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

A terrific tornado has swept the States of Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana: farm houses were blown away and towns wrecked. A cinematograph…

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Late Mr. John Redmond

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 4

A cable from London, dated Saturday, says: -- The requiem mass at Westminster Cathedral to-day for the late Mr. John…

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Death of the Baby

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The two months old baby that was rescued from the sea at Maroubra last night died early this morning. The police are now inclined to believe it is a…

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Funeral of Sir John Madden. Governor Chief Pall-bearer

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The funeral of the late Sir John Madden in Melbourne was attended by all classes of the community. Sir Arthur Stanley, Governor of Victoria, was…

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Late Mr. John Redmond. LONDON, March 9

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 4

The requiem mass at Westminster Cathedral to-day for the late Mr. John Redmond, leader of the Irish National Party, was deeply…

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Obituary. Sir Geo. Alexander. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The death has occurred of Sir George Alexander, the eminent actor-manager…

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Obituary

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

It will bbe learned with great regret by a large eicele of her friends that Miss L. S. Trundle, late of Tweed Heads, passed away in the Viotcria…

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Obituary. Colonel Lane Mullins

Northern Star · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 3

SYDNEY,Wednesday.—The death occurred last night of Colonel Lane Mullins, aged 56. The deceased, in addition to his military work and status in the medical profession,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Beard, Wardell

Northern Star · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 4

The death has occurred of Lydia, wife of Mr. Samuel Beard, of Boat Channel, Wardell. The sad event took place on Thursday, morning in her motor car at Emigrant…

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Tribute to the Late Mr. E. Condon

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 8

On the 26th February the Trump of Death was heard by Edmund Condon, at his home on the Richmond River; his age was…

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Obituary. Mrs. Helen McPHERSON

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Helen McPherson, beloved wife of Mr. John McPherson, of Oakland, on the 18th inst., at the age of 77, removes from our midst one more of that…

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Death of Rev. A. M. Gauld

Northern Star · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 2

Telegrams yesterday announced the death at a private hospital at North Sydney of the Rev. A. M. G[?]ld after a short illness from appendicitis and general peritonitis. The…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 3

The death occurred on 15th instant of Mrs. Ellen Sussannah Morris, relict of the late Mr. James Morris, which took place at the…

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Workers' Own Funeral

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 7

Mr. John Storey, leader of the State Opposition, speaking at a marvel establishment workers picnic in Sydney, said it was a fallacy to…

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The Death of Peter Clarke

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 7

A reader of this paper whose parents knew Peter Clarke, forwards the following old-time verse for insertion, in the belief that it will interest many…

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Death of Mr. Hugh Mimnaw

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 April 1918 · page 2

The death of Mr. Hugh Mimnaw occurred at his residence, Crystal Creek, on Saturday last, after an illness extending over many years. Mr. Mimnaw,…

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Murder at Chinderah. Shocking Death of Murwillumbah Resident. a Local Resident Arrested. Sensational Details

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 April 1918 · page 2

The sensational rumors current in town yesterday, crystallised to-day into the most sensational happening in the history of our town, when the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ann Williams

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 4

Many in the district were sorry to learn the sad news of the death of Mrs. Ann Williams, which took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Walmsley,…

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The Chinderah Murder Funeral of the Victim

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 2

The funeral of Charles William Crompton, the victim of the shocking, murder at Chinderah, took place in Murwillumbah yesterday at 1 o'clock,and…

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