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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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The Late Mrs. Johnston

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 2

By the death, on Friday last, of the late Mrs. Johnston, whose husband predeceased her, there has been removed from out midst one whose residence in…

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OBITUARY. Death of George Towns, Senr. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 2

George Towns father of George and Charlie Towns, ex-champion seallers of the world, died to-day…

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Mullumbimby. Obituary

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

Another old resident of Mullumbimby passed away yesterday (Thursday) morning, in the person of Mrs. Mary Buckley, relict of the late John…

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Death of Mr James Barrie

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 8

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Death of Geo. Towns, Senr

Northern Star · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Mr. George Towns, senr., father of George and Charles Towns, ex-champion scullers', of the world, died at his home, Donipsey Island, Hunter…

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A Foolish Quest. Death of This "Dare Devil Barber."

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 5

A Canadian newspaper says:—A plunge over Niagara Falls is not a feat that would appeal to many average mortals, even if they were, encased in a…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 2

Mr. Malcolm M' Lean, an old resident of Tooloom, died in the Warwick General Hospital on Tuesday of last week. The deceaesd, who…

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Death of a Sportsman

Northern Star · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The death is announced of Mr. C. J. Steel, deputy starter for the A.J.C. He had been ailing for some weeks…

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Death of Cattle Breeder

Northern Star · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Mr. A. T. East, one of.the State's foremost, cattle breeders, died at Shellharbor…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. John Buckley

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 6

Death claimed another victim in Mullumbimby on Thursday morning, when the highly esteemed lady, Mrs. John Buckley, passed away at her residence after an illness of over…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

The death occurred at Grafton on Sunday morning of Mr. Harry Smith, a very old resident of that place, and father of Mrs. P. K…

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101 Years of Age. Death of an Old Westerner YOUNG

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 3

The oldest Australian-born inhabitant of the South-west, Thomas White, died at his son's residence yesterday, aged 101 years and a few weeks. Deceased…

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Suspicious Death. Traces of Strychnine Discovered. "My Husband Told Me to Take It." SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 3

The death of Frances Hubert at Auburn was to-day the subject of an inquiry at the Parramatta Court. The Coroner read a report from the…

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The Late Mr. Robert Johnston. Prominent Pioneer

Northern Star · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 3

With the death of the late Mr. Robert Johnston there passed away one of the pioneers of the Richmond River district. Born in the County of Fermanagh, Ireland, on…

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Death of Mr. D. Mollett

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 8

Considerable excitement prevailed on Thursday afternoon in Wingham, says the "Chronicle," when the news was heralded that Mr. Daniel…

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General Cablegrams. Death of an Actress. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.—The death has occurred of Mrs. George Cornwallis-West, Senr., the actress…

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OBITUARY. W. K. VANDERBILT. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 26 July 1920 · page 5

PARIS, Friday.—The death has occurred of Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt, the well-known millionaire and company director, of the United States. He was 71 years of age…

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Reported Death of the Mikado. Chicago

Tweed Daily · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 3

The "Chicago Tribune" publishes a Tokio message that the Mikado has lost the use of both legs, and it is rumored that he is dead…

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Death of Lady Johnson

Northern Star · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Lady Johnson, wife of the Speaker of the Federal Parliament, died at Mosman to-day…

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Obituary. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 2

Lady Johnson, wife of Speaker Johnson, of the Federal Parliament, died at Mosman to-day. MELBOURNE, Thursday…

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