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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Mrs. Vagne "Cleopatra's" Last Act

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 3

"Deceased should not have been allowed to undertake the work which led to her death, and it is recommended that the fatality be brought to the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Wilfred Couie

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

The late Mr. Wilfred Couie, commercial traveller, who drowned on Wednesday last at Mackay, was a member of the Commercial Travellers'…

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Late Mr. J. QUIRK Varied and Eventful Life

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The late Mr. John Quirk, of Tumbulgum, who died last,week, was born in the year 1842 on the farm of "Lambfell," Kirk German, Isle of Man…

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Death of Canon Sharp. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

Canon W. Hey Sharp, senior Canon of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney died yesterday…

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Obituary Mr. J. T. Morris

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 6

The death of Mr. J. T. Morris, only, son of Mr. Jas. Morris, an old and highly respected resident of the Armidale, district, took place on January 29, in a private hospital in…

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Death of Chinese Charge of Murder, Maitland

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 5

Shortly after 7 o'clock Saturday night Michael Kelly (50), a miner, and a recent arrival from Ireland, went into the Caledonian Hotel, West Maitland, to have tea, after which he…

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Tunnel Collapses. Death of Five Men

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Tuesday. -- The inquiry opened to-day into the deaths of the men who were killed when the side of a railway tunnel collapsed. An…

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Obituary Brigadier-general Banbury

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

Brigadier-General W. E. Banbury, C.M.G., who died in Scotland recently, belonged to a distinguished military family. Joining the Indian Army in…

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Obituary

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday evening last at "Kurraba" Hospital of Master Robert Earl Simes, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R…

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OBITUARY Mr. William Lawson

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr. William Lawson, of Riverview Street, Murwillumbah, after a long illness. Deceased was a…

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Obituary Mrs. Kathleen Birmingham

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

The death of Mrs. Kathleen Birmingham at Ruthven removed a very old resident of the Mid-Richmond. The late Mrs. Birmingham was 73 years of age, and, together with…

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The Late Mrs. Galvin

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. G. L. Galvin, who died at Brunswick Heads on Tuesday morning, was conducted at Kyogle on Wednesday. The cortege…

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Death of Mr. W. N. GILLIES Ex-Premier of Queensland Collapses Suddenly Former Resident of Tintenbar Brisbane

Northern Star · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. William Neale Gillies, a member of the Board of Trade and Arbitration, and ex-Premier of Queensland, died at his residence to-day, aged 60. The…

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Late Mr. W. N. GILLIES State Funeral Yesterday

Tweed Daily · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday.--The remains of Mr. W. N. Gillies were accorded a State funeral this afternoon. The sorrow of all sections of the…

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Late Mr. W. N. Gillies State Funeral Solemn Requiem Service Brisbane

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

The remains of the late Mr. W. N. Gillies were accorded a State funeral this afternoon. The sorrow of all sections or the community was demonstrated by the large…

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Death of Little Tich London

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 5

The death is announced of the comedian, Little Tich. Little Tich appeared in Australia about six months ago, and when he considered himself insulted by certain…

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Obituary Mr. Ben Howarth

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday evening of Mr. Ben. Howarth, a well-known resident of the town for many years. The deceased, who was…

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Late Mr. W. N. Gilies Sketch of His Career

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

The late Mr. W. N. Gillies, ex-Premier of Queensland, whose death occurred last week, was born of Scottish parents in the Allan River district,…

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Death of Mr. Griggs. Inquest on February 21

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Ethel Griggs, wife of Ronald Griggs, formerly Methodist Minister at Omeo,…

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Callous Girl Berlin Murder Trial Death of Brother and Lover Frivilous Indifference

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--A Berlin message states that revelations in connection with the Krantz murder trial continue to appeal to the public by the…

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