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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary Mr. John Kelly

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4
Also in Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser

The death has occurred after a comparatively short illness at Coraki of Mr. John Kelly at the age of 45 years. Deceased had been in the…

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OBITUARY Earl of Oxford, and Asquith

Tweed Daily · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--The death is announced of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith. (Herbert Henry Asquith was born…

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Death of Mr. J. Kelly

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Though not unexpected, the news of the death on Tuesday morning, of Mr. John Kelly, N.C.S.N. Coy.'s representative at Coraki, came as a severe blow to…

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Death of Chinese Cook Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Michael Kelly was committed for trial at Maitland for the alleged murder of Willie Yeep Gum, a Chinese cook, who died as the result of…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Screiber

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

News was received in Lismore yesterday morning from Belmore, Sydney, of the death of Mrs. W. Screiber (nee Mrs. T. Loadsman), aged 73…

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The Late Mr. John Kelly

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 9

There was a very large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. John Kelly at Coraki on Wednesday. A service was held at St. Joseph's Church,…

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Obituary Mr. J. W. Perry

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 9

The death occurred at Lismore at the residence of his son Ernie of Mr. John William Perry, one of the pioneers of the North Coast. Deceased…

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Celebrating a Funeral

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

At Uralla Police Court Donald Taggart was charged with behaving in an offensive manner. The police stated that about 1 p.m. on January…

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Burial of Asquith. Simple Funeral Rites

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

London, Monday.--The Earl of Oxford and Asquith's burial at Sutton churchyard was impressive by its simplicity. The deceased's wish for…

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Obituary Mrs. Crowther, Senr

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Crowther, senr., occurred last night at the residence of her son, Mr. Fred. Crowther, Numulg[?] Deceased was an old and highly…

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Grady's Creek Fatality. Death of Constable Alpin

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The circumstances surrounding the death of Constable L. Alpin on Friday at Upper Grady's Creek, were related by his confrere, Constable…

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OBITUARY Mr. I. L. Flanders

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

At Newbrae Private Hospital, Murwillumbah, there passed, away at an early hour yesterday morning Irwin Lester "Flanders, aged 56 years, a…

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Late Mr. I. L. Flanders

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Irwin Lester Flanders, of Mountain Vale, Bilambil, took place at Tweed Heads cemetery yesterday, and was largely attended…

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Obituary Mrs. J. M. Burden

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Burden, wife of Mr. J. M. Burden, of Coolangatta, occurred at an early hour yesterday morning in Brisbane, where…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. Crowther

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Crowther, aged. 81, took place yesterday, the funeral cortege commencing at the residence of deceased's son,…

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Obituary Mr. Charles Yabsley

Northern Star · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

The death of Mr. Charles Yabsley, of "Fernleigh," Coraki, occurred at his residence on Tuesday night after a very short illness. Mr. Yabsley was…

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Mitcham Tragedy Death of Young Wife Laborer Charged With Murder

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- The trial was begun before the Chief Justice (Sir. Wm. Irvine), in the Criminal Court, of Ernest Ambrose Kleinert…

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Died for England the Death of Nurse Cavell Story Revealed Twelve Bullets in Heart BERLIN

Northern Star · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 5

Dr. Gottfried Benn, who was officially present at the execation of Nurse Cavell, tells the story for the first time…

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Funeral of Constable Alpin

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Constable Alpin, who met his death at Grady's Creek on Friday last, was held on Wednesday, the remains being taken…

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