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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1912

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1912 · page 2

A very old resident of the district in the person of Mr. Henry Shaw, Senr., died yesterday at his residence [?] Percy Street. The deceased was 84 years…

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The Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 2

The funeral of the late Albert Thomas Cummins, who was accidentally killed on Saturday night, took place at 3 o'clock yesterday. The remains were…

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Death of Mr. E. S. Smithurst

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Smitburst, the well-known and able journalist and ardent Imperialist, passed away at his residence, Mosman, Sydney, on Friday night…

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Late Mr. B. [?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Edward Stevenson Smithurst took place on Monday, at Manly ccmetery. Prior to the funeral a service was held at…

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Obituary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4

The death occurred on Wednesday night, at his son's residence in Erskine-street, of Alexander McDonald McPherson. The cause of death was an…

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Tribute to the Late Mr. Hay

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 7

At the last meeting of the committee of the Nyngan P. and A. Association the President (Mr. J. H. Thomas) said he was sorry to have to mention the…

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Death of General Booth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

General Booth died on Tuesday, aged 83. Deceased was one of the most remarkable men of the century. As a young man he became a Methodist…

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Death of Mrs. G. Robinson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4

The death occurred at the Dubbo District Hospital on Wednesday of Mrs. Robinson, wife of Mr. G. Robinson, of Webb's Siding. The cause of…

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Death of Mrs. W. H. Ashworth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 7

The death is announced of Mrs. W. H. Ashworth, a well-known resident of Buthnrst. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marsden. The former…

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Death of Mr. A. M. Macpherson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4

On Wednesday last there passed away at his late residence, Erakinestreet, Mr. Alexander McDonald Macpherson the ripe age of 78 years…

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Death of Rev. Kinghorn. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 4

The Rev. James Kinghorn, of St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, North Sydney, is dead, aged 51…

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Horses Bolt at a Funeral

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 6

The funeral of Samuel Percival plater, one of the victims of the boating disaster in the Gareloch, took place at Greenock Cemetery. The route was lined by…

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Journey Across Europe. Death of Two Seamen. Shipowners Sued

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 3

Urging that the death of two seamen was due to hardships suffered on an overland journey home from Constantinople, their widows, in the King's…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday of a lad named Lyal F. S. Smith, son of Mr. Wm. Smith, of Zouch Street. The deceased was 11 1/2 years of age. The…

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The Late Mr. A. T. Cummins

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

At the public meeting on Friday night, on the motion of his Worship the Mayor, a vote of sympathy for the family of the late Mr. A. T. Commins…

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Death of Mr. Samuel Weaver

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

An old resident of Talbragar in the person of Mr. Samuel Weaver passed over to the great majority on Saturday, at the age of 79 years. Deceased…

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The Late Mr. Morgan's Memorial

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 4

The memorial erected in Dubbo cemetery to perpetuate the memory of the late Mr. W. E. Morgan, will be unveiled on Sunday next. Mr. G. H…

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Death of William Perry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 4

Mr. William Perry, of Dubbo, died at the District Hospital on Wednesday night. Deceased, who was about 50 years of age, followed the occupation…

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Early History. Capture and Death of Dunn

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 8

Mr. McGuire, an old man, who is relating his early experiences of the bushranging days in the "Sun," gives the following details of the capture…

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