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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Mistake at Funeral Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

When the funeral of Walter Smith, who was drowned in Eildon Weir, arrived at the cemetery it was found that a mistake had been made in the…

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Obituary. Mr. John James Howard

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at Kyogle on Wednesday last, after a brief illness, of Mr. John James Howard, who for many years has been identified with…

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Obituary Mr. J. J. Howard

Northern Star · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The death took place at the Memorial Hospital, Kyogle, on Tuesday of Mr. John James Howard, railway storekeeper, of Wyangarie, after a…

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Death of Mr. C. Yabsley. First White Child Born in Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 8

The district was deeply shocked on Wednesday morning at the news that Mr. Charles Yabsley, of "Fernleigh," had passed away. On Tuesday of the…

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Late Mr. Chas. Yabsley the Funeral

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

The remains of the late Mr. Chas. Yabsley were brought to Coraki by motor boat on Wednesday afternoon. Owing to the flood it was only by…

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Late Constable Alpin Funeral at Casino

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

The body of tho late Constable Lawrence Alpin, who was drowned whilst working in a flooded creek at Richmoud Gap on Friday of last week, was…

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Obituary Mr. Charles Yabsley

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

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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Obituary Mr. N. W. Trute

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. Nicholas William Trute, aged 48 years, farmer, Stoker's Siding, died in Tweed District Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased was born a[?]…

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Obituary Mr. Wm. Purnell

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

The death occurred from a stroke at Brunswick Heads on February 36 of William Purnell. Deceased was 73 years of age, and was born at…

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Murder and Suicide Wanted Money for Drink Death of Man and Wife

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

TAREE, Saturday.--At the inquest concerning the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worth, of Wooton,whose bodies were found t on Thursday, it…

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Funeral on the Late Mr. C. Yabsley

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

A striking tribute to the esteem in which the late Mr. C. Yabsley was held was shown by the presence of so many old friends at the funeral on Thursday…

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The Late Mr. W. N. Gillies

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 7

The death of Mr. W. N. Gillies, exPremier of Queensland, removes a worthy son of worthy parents, one who was always a good advertisement for…

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Death of Alfred Hoadley

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday night of Mr. Alfred Hoadley, for many years an employee of the Darragh family, "Killarney," Kyogle…

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Late Mr. J. M. HOLSTON. No Trace of Body

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Although a search was maintained all yesterday no trace was found of the body of the late Mr. J. M. Holston, of Murwillumbah, whose death by…

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Death of William O'brien London

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

The death has occurred of Mr. William O'Brien, the Irish Nationalist. (The late William O'Brien, aged 76. journalist and author, was first…

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Obituary Mr. P. J. Farrell

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. P. J. Farrell died at his residence in South Lismore yesterday from tuberculosis contracted while on service during the great war Since…

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The Late Ald. j. A. JAY. Impressive Funeral

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The mortal remains of Murwillum- bah's late Mayor, Aid. Joseph Allred Jay, were interred yesterday afternoon with fitting solemnity and…

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Case of Murder Grazier's Death Possession of Will

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Martin Ryan (aged 65 years), a prosperous, farmer,…

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Richmond Pioneer Late Mr. C Yabsley

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

It may be truely said that the late charles Yabsley was a notable and historic figure on the Mid Richmond. A son of the original Wililam Yabsley…

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Obituary Miss J. A. Gaggin

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 6

News was received in Lismore on Monday last of the death in Brisbane early that morning of Miss Jane Ann Gaggin. Miss Gaggin was born in…

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