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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

623 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 32

Funeral of Essen Victims. Astonishing Scenes

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 1

The funeral of the seven workmen and the five apprentices who were shot at Essen last week was the occasion of an astonishing national demonstration…

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Death of Liam Lynch. Fatally Shot in Running Fight. De Valera Narrowly Escapes

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 1

It is stated in an urgent message from Dublin that Liam Lynch, the chief of the Irregufar forces, was captured in a fight at Clonmel…

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On the Way to the Funeral

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 5

Miss Mary McSwiney, Count Plunkett, and Liam Lynch's brother were travelling in Tipperary by train on the way to Clonmel to attend Liam Lynch's…

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Old Lady of the Flag Death of Well Known Figure

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 5

HOBART, Friday.-—A well-known Hobart figure at all patriotic demonstrations, Mrs. Roberts, called "the old lady of the flag," is dead, aged 86 years…

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An Orangeman's Funeral

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY. Sunday.—More than 2000 Orangemen went by special train to Rockwood yesterday to attend the funeral of Richard Chamberlain, a past…

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Death of Mr. Alex. Stewart

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. Alex. Stewart, aged 89 years, died at Tenterfield on Wednesday, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Gordon Avery. Mr. Stewart was one…

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Affairs in Ireland. Rebel Leaders Taken. While Attending Lynch's Funeral. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 3

It is reported from Clonmel that Count Plunkett, Countess Markieviez Miss McSwiney and Liam. Lynch's brother have been captured in…

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Obituary. Mrs. W. J. Irwin

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

We regret to-report that Mrs. W. J. Irwin died at her residence, Kyogle, on Saturday night at about 9 o'clock. The event was not…

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Death of a Nun

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 3

While crossing Loftus Street, near the Education Department this afternoon; Sister Casimer, of the Erskineville convent was run over by a motor car. She…

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Death of Mr. B. G. White

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday last of Mr B. G. White at the age of 73 yours. The deceased gentleman had been in failing bealth for some time,…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1923 · page 2

The "Examiner" regrets to hear of the death of Mr. George Richard Webber, the sad event taking place at the residence of Mrs. A. Hughes…

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Death of Racehorse Owner

Northern Star · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY. Saturday. — Mr. John Oscar Paterson, owner of The Epicure and other racehorses, died suddenly yesterday…

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Coronial Inquiry. Death of Arthur George Williams. an Open Verdict

Northern Star · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 4

At the Lismore Court House on Saturday morning, before Mr. J. L. Shropshire, P.M., an inquiry was held into the circumstances touching the death of Arthur George…

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Not Guilty Manslaughter Charge Fails. Death of Gordon Cheers

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--At the Criminal Court to-day John Joseph O'Hara, 34, a chauffeur, was charged with manslaughter, arising out of the death of…

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Motor Car Accident. Death of a Nun

Tweed Daily · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—An inquiry was held to-day into the death of Louisa Mary O'Keefe, a nun, who was killed by a motor car…

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--The death occurred of Major Z. C. Rennie, formerly manager of the Australian Mutual Life Insurance Co., aged 86 years…

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Death of Mrs. David Weir

Northern Star · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 2

On Easter Monday their, passed away another of the fine and noble pioneer women of the South Coast district in the person of Mrs. David Weir, at the advanced ago of…

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Lord Carnarvon's Funeral

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.—Lady Carnarvon has reached Plymouth with her husband's body. The funeral takes place on Monday,…

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Lord Carnarvon's Funeral Only Few to Attend

Northern Star · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Lady Carnarvon has reached Plymouth with her husband's body. The funeral takes place on Monday, when only the countess and daughter and the new…

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Obituary

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 2

An interesting old character was gathered to his fathers on Saturday night when John Town succumbed to a pulmonary complaint…

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