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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

623 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 32

Injured Jockeys Death of L. O'CONNOR. Sammy Fielder Recovering

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--The jockey L. O'Connor, who was severely injured when Linora Smile fell at the Kensington pony races on Wednesday last, died…

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The Mill Fatality. Death of Francis John Rogers. Verdict of Accidental Death

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 5

At the Lismore Court House yesterday afternoon, an inquiry was held before the coroner, Mr. R. J. Spinks, J.P., touching the death of Fraucis John Rogers which…

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Burial at Sea. Long Range Funeral Service

Tweed Daily · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--News of the first funeral service at sea conducted by wireless telephony was brought to Sydney by the officers of the American…

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Long Range Funeral Service

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 3

News of the first funeral service at sea conducted by wireless telephony was brought to Sydney by the officers of the American steamer Eastern…

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Late Mr R. S K Balmer Subscriptions for Widow. to Purchase Home

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

At a public meeting held in Lismore on March 21, it was decided to raise funds to assist the widow and family of the late Mr. R. S. K. Balmer. The…

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Queens' Condolences. to Bernhardt Family. a Public Funeral Arranged

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 5

PARIS, Wednesday.—Sarah Bernhardt is to be accorded a public funeral in the cemetery at Pere la Chaise. The suggestion to hold the funeral service in Notre Dame or…

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Late Mrs. Sarah Jane Godbee

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 4

The tragic death of the late Mrs. George Godbee, of Rock Valley, from heart failure, whilst attending a social and euchre party at the Rock Valley Hall on Tuesday night…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Riley

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 4

"Weep not that care must pass, that pain must cease, Is it not well to the, as he is lying In utter silence, in perfect peace?"…

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Sarah Bernhardt's Funeral

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 3

The body of Madame Berahardt was accorded a public funeral at the cemetery of Pero La Chaise. A suggestion to hold a funeral service at Notre Dame…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 1

The "Examiner' is sorry to hear that Grace, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sketchlev. of Coraki, and one time of this district…

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Liverpool Girl's Suicide. Over Death of Sydney Lover

Northern Star · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Mary Elizabeth Rogers, of Liverpool, came to London a week age to await a sweetheart. from New South Wales She received a message…

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Crippen's Case Crime Story Recalled. Death of Wireless Operator

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 3

Llewellyn Lunnon Meredith, wireless operator, who, with the captain of the C.P.R. liner Montrose, was responsible for the arrest of the notorious murderer,…

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Curse of Pharoah Death of Lord Carnarvon. Controversy Among the Spiritualists

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON Thursday.--Lord Carnarvon's death has intensified the controversy which has been debated in England, France and America since his…

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Death of Lord Carnarvon. Curse of Pharaoh

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 4

Lord Carnarven's death has intensified the controversy which has been Rebated in England, Franco and, America since his illuess commenced,…

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Obituary. Mr. J. E. Campbell

Northern Star · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 4

The death occurred suddenly at Ballina yesterday morning of Mr. J. B. Campbell, a well-known tobacconist of River-street, the cause of death being heart failure. The late…

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Death of Lynch

Northern Star · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON Wednesday (urgent):—Liam Lynch has died froom his wounds…

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The Essen Victims. an Impressive Funeral

Northern Star · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The funeral, at,Es sen of the seven workmen and five apprenices who were killed at Krupps, works when the French fired on a crowd of work…

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Astonishing Scenes Funeral of Essen Victims. National Demonstration

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 3

BERLIN, Wednesday.--The funeral of the seven workmen and the five apprentices who were shot at Essen last week was the occasion of an…

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Story of the Capture. "Death Knell of Rebellion."

Northern Star · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Lynch died at 9 o'clock. The story of his capture by the Free State forces will be told in Irish homes many a year hence…

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Deadly Blow at Rebellion Capture and Death of Liam Lynch Fatally Shot in Running Fight De Valera Narrowly Escapes Story That Will Live in Irish History

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--It is stated in an urgent message from Dublin, that Liam Lynch, the chief of the Irregular forces, was captured in a…

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