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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Late Emperor Funeral Ceremony in Japan Tokio

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

Everything is in readiness for the funeral ceremonial of the late Emperor commencing at 6 o'clock to-morrow evening, when the cortege leaves the Imperial Palace. Eight…

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Grave Not Ready Regrettable Hitch at Funeral Bathurst

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

After a funeral had moved to the Anglican portion of Bathurst general cemetery the body could not be buried for through a misunderstanding the sexton had not…

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Was He Strangled? Mysterious Death of Jeweller Adelaide

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

John Robert Hindmarsh, 25, mil linger of Bugden's jewellery establishment in Adelaide, was found dead in a room at the Grosvenor Hotel…

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No Grave Prepared [?]understanding in Funeral Arrangements. Body Could Not be Buried

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A Bathurst [?]sage says that after a funeral had [?]ed to the Anglican portion of the [?]hurst general cemetery, the body…

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China's Independence Death-knell of Feudalism Mr. Chen Speaks Reply to British Minister Shanghai

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

A message from Hankow says that Mr. Eugene Chen, Foreign Minister, in a speech to Chinese and foreigners commented on Sir Austen…

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Elaborate Ceremonial Funeral of Late Emperor of Japan

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

TOKIO, Sunday.--Everything is in readiness for the late Emperor's funeral ceremonial, commencing at six o'clock to-morrow evening, when the…

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OBITUARY. Captain C Ctercteko

Tweed Daily · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 3

The news of the death on February 5 of Captain Constantino Ctercteko, has been received by Mrs. F. S. Sim, of Tweed Heads. Captain Ctercteko…

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Obituary. MR. C. H. S. BOORMAN

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

The death occurred with tragic suddeness on Thursday evening last, of Mr. Charles Boorman, The Pocket. The deceased gentleman had only…

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Death of Fred Oakes

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

The unfortunate young man, Frederick Oakes, who was found shot in the bush at O'Donnell Creek, on Monday morning, died at the Kyogle…

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Death of Mrs. Pearce

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

Mrs. Pearce, of the well-known aquatic family, and widow of Mr. Harry Pearce, Senr., died on Tuesday at Double Bay, in he 72nd year. Her husband was…

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Obituary Mrs. H. McCOY

Northern Star · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

Mrs. H. McCoy, of Lismore, died suddenly in the Armidale hospital on Monday last. The late Mrs. McCoy was a native of Lismore and had only recently gone to…

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Obituary

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

After an illness of eight weeks, the death occurred in the Friendly Societies Hospital on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Rose Ann Carlton, relict of the…

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Death of Frederick Oakes. Coronial Inquiry

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The District Coroner (Mr. William Amess) on Friday afternoon conducted an inquiry concerning the death of Frederick Oakes, who was found shot…

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Obituary Mrs. Bridget Ware

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

Mrs. Bridget Ware, wife of Mr. John Ware, died at her residence at Wollongbar between 12 noon and 1 p.m. yesterday. Deceased had been in poor health for the past…

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The Late Mrs. Ware

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Bridget Ware took place at Lismore yesterday. The cortege left her late residence at Wollongbar and proceeded to St. Carthage's Cathedral,…

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Had Two Families Compensation Commission Hears Unusual Claim for Death of Water Board Employee

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The Compensation Commission heard an unusual claim to-day, two women bringing forward claims for the death of an…

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Obituary Mrs. Nicholson

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 5

Mrs. Nicholson, wife of the well-known evangelist, the Rev. W. P. Nicholson, died on Saturday, February 12, at Cronulla. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson and family motored to…

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Money for Ghosts. Chinese Funeral Custom. "Shoe" Burning

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

Coining money for ghosts is an industry that is giving employment to several thousand Chinese women in Chekiang and Kiangsu, according to…

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Obituary Mr. C. H. S. Boorman

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

The death occurred with tragic suddenness on Thursday, February 3, of Mr. Charles Boorman, The Pocke[?] Billinudgel. The deceased gentleman,…

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Great Stockman. Death of Mr. J. W. Craike. Tabulam Memories Recalled

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

By the death of Mr. John William Craike, of the firm of Farrel, Craike and Co., auctioneers, of Tabulam, and for many years overseer at Tabulam…

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