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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1903

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Death of Mrs. W. H Tibbits

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1903 · page 2

WITH sincere regret we announce the sudden death of Mrs. W. H. Tibbits, which occurred on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Mr. Fitz-Gearald's residence, "Geraldins,"…

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The Late Mrs. Tibbits

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1903 · page 2

THE funeral of the late Mrs, Tibbite, whose death was reported in the LiBKRAL issued last Tuesday, took place that fafternoon,and was largely attended. The coffin was…

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Death of Mr. J. H. MURRAY. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Murray, late Inspector of Public Schools, died at his residence, Summer Hill, yesterday…

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An 01D Woman's Death. Verdiot of Suicide

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1903 · page 2

Af inquest was conducted at the dwelling house of Jas. Cox, near Belarbigill, by the Coroner, Mr. R. G. Dulhuaty.last Monday, into the circumestanoes oonneoted with the…

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Death of Mr. W. D. Meares

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 July 1903 · page 3

The death occurred at North Sydney, last Sunday night, of Mr. W. D. Meares, aged 80 years. The late Mr. Meares was at one time police magistrate in Mudgee, succeeding Mr…

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Death of His Holiness. Later

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 2

The Pope died on Monday evening. He passed away very peacefully and quietly. Shortly before the Pope's death, the diplomatic representatives of the various powers at…

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Death of the Pope. [By Cable.] London, July 20

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 2

The Pope is dead. Later, The extraordinary heat of Saturday night prostrated the Pope. In kissing the sacred…

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Death of the Pope. His Last Hours. Extreme Unction Administered. Scene at the Bedside

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 3

lhe extraordinary beat of saturday night greatly tried the Pope, whose weakness and nervous agitation were extreme…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 July 1903 · page 4

Olive Ruby, eldest daughter of Mr. David White, of Montefiores, died yesterday morning. Deceased was 9 years of age and had suffered for several months with…

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Death of the Pope

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 July 1903 · page 4

Apart from the great position Pope Leo XIII filled as head of the Roman Catholic faith, his reputation as one of the world's greatest thinkers, students, and Christians…

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Death of the Pope. LONDON, Monday night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 July 1903 · page 5

His Holiness the Pope passed away this afternoon. Shortly before the end the diplomatic representative were admitted to the Pope's…

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Death of the Pope

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

London, July 20, 5 50 p.m. His Holiness the People is dead. 8.30 p.m. Shortly before the end the…

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Death of this Pope[?]

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

THE inhabitants of Cobar of all d[?] nations were struck with a feelin[?] sorrow when the news was [?] known on Wednesday that His H[?]…

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Death of Mr. Tait

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 2

Mr.James A. Tait, whose death is reportad at the age of 62, was an old resident of Dubbo. About 30 years ago he kepe the Overland Stores, at present…

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The Death of Pope Leo XIII. Messages of Onndolence

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 4

ARCHBISHOP KELLY (administrator of the diocese during the absence of Cardinal Moran) received on Tuesday the following messages of condolence and sympathy in connection with the death of…

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Death of an Old-time Townsman. Mr. James Tait, J.P.

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 4

MANY readers of the " Dispatch," particularly those whose memories carry them back to the "sixties," will regret to hear of the death of Mr. James Andrew Tait, who, with Mr…

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Obituary, the Late Mrs. M. J. HENNESSY. (Communicated)

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 28 July 1903 · page 2

On Thursday night last Mrs. M. J. Hennessy wife of Mr. M. J. Hennessy breathed her last. Mrs. Hennessy was a native of Wellington, she was well known…

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Death of the Pope

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 28 July 1903 · page 3

London, Tuesday.—There was a marked change for the worse in the condition of his Holiness at half past 11 o’clock yesterday morning, the patient’s breathing…

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OBITUARY. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1903 · page 4

Mr. Quong Tast, a well-known citizen, died yesterday, after a week's illness. Herbert Lindsay Thompson, chief clerk of the Ministerial branch of the…

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OBITUARY. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 6

Mr. Jas, Powell, for many years collector of Customs, died yesterday at the age of 75…

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