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Obituaries & funerals, 1919

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Death of Mrs J. Wade

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 5

The "Examiner" deeply regr[?]ts to record the death of Mrs. Wade[?] wife of Mr. John Wade, of Kyogle, the sad event taking place at her…

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Late Mr. Rosevelt's Views. League Composed of the Allies. New York

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 5

The late Mr. Roosevelt's last article published says: "We all desire a League of Nations, only we wish to be sure it will help and not hinder the cause of a…

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Sad Motor Car Fatality. Death of Mr. J. Fitzhenry

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 4

A particularly sad motor car fatality occurred about a quarter of a mile on the Doon Doon side of Uki yesterday afternoon at about 6 0'clock, when Mr…

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Death of Hon. W. C. Hill. a Well-known Sportsman

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 6

The Hon. W. C. Hill died last week at Woollahra. He had been ailing some time, and his end was not unexpected. Mr. Hill was identified with racing…

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This Late Mr. J. Fitzhenry

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

The funeral on Saturday last of the late Mr. J. Fitzhenry. whose sad death occurred the previous day as the result of a motor car accident at Uki, was very…

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Death of Dr Liebnecht. Rosa Luxemburg Beaten and Then Shot LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 3

Reports from Copenhagen confirm the deaths of Liebncht and Rosa Luxemburg. The former was court-martialled and sentenced to death. Berlin is excited. An…

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OBITUARY. Death of Prince John. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 3

The death is reported of Prince John, youngest son of King George…

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Echoes of the War. Further Disorders in Berlin. Death of Leibknecht and Luxemburg. Russia's Thorny Path. Opposition to Bolshevism Growing. Representation at Peace Conference. Bolshevik Plot in Africa. Spartacus Leaders Killed

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—It was persistently reported, from Berlin yesterday that Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg had been killed. A later…

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The Funeral. (Reut[?]r.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The funeral of the late Major Seton took place with full military honors in the Australian burial ground at Brookwood. The body remained overnight…

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Alleged Murder. Death of a Newly-born Infant. BATHURST

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 2

Emma Herbert was committed for trial to-day on a charge of murdering her newly-born infant. Medical evidence showed that the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Rebecca Gollan

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

At the ripe age of 85 years there passed away at Buckendoon on Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Rebeeca Gollan, relict of the late John Gol[?]an, who pre-deceased her some few years…

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Death of Miss Billie Carleton

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

At the resumed inquest on the body of Miss Billy Carleton, the leading lady 36 the Haymarket Theatre, who died from cocaine poisoning, hundreds of persona…

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Death of a Woman. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

This afternoon a woman died at the Melbourne Hospital from pneumonia…

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Bush Fires. Death of a Settler. Widespread Damage

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Destructive bush fires are still raging in country districts. Miles of fencing and acres of grass have been burnt, whilst cattle have been destroyed:…

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Death of the King's Youngest Son, LONDON, Jan. 19

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 8

Prince John, youngest son of the King and Queen, has died at Sandringham. He was in his 14th year. It is officially stated that Prince John hud suffered…

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A.I.F. Death of Labor Party Organiser's Second Son. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Rae, organiser of the Australian Labor Party, has received word that his son, while furloughing in Scotland, has died from influenza. This is…

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Obituary. Member of Cable Company. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 4

LNDON, Friday.—Mr. William Hibberdine, one of the administrative heads of the Eastern Telegraph Company, who had been in the employ of the company for nearly fifty…

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Major Seton's Death. Verdict of Murder. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.—Kensington Court was crowded at tho adjourned inquiry into the death of Major Miles Soton. Colonel Rutherford was not present. Mrs…

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Liebknecht's Funeral. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 5

AMSTERDAM, Monday.—A message from Berlin states: On the occasion of the funeral of Dr. Li[?]bknecht Spartacus[?]tes and Government troops with field guns and…

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OBITUARY. Bernard Maye

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 2

On Thursday last, at the Tweed-District Hospital, Bernard Maye, aged 14 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Maye, of North Tumbulgum, died after a short…

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