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Obituaries & funerals, 1897

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The late Mr. J. T. Neale

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 2

THE late Mr. J. T. Neale was a largehearted and benevolent man. He gave much that will never be known; did many acts of kindness, the unostentatious…

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A Klondike Victim. Death of Frank Slavin. London, 20Th September

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 3

Telegrams from British Columbia report that Frank Slavin, the Australian pugllist, who was leading a party of 13 diggers across the ranges to Klendyke, has died on the field…

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The Late Mr J. T. Neal Bequest to Sir George Dibbs

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 4

In addition to the charitable bequests of the late Mr J. T. Neale, of Potte Point, that public benefactor has left s substantial sum to Sir George Bibbs, who, it is…

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Death of Mr. George Stuckey

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1897 · page 2

AN accident, unfortunately attended with fatal results, took place on Friday evening last, when Mr. George Stuckey, of Wagragobilly, was thrown, on his way home about five miles from Gundagai…

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Melbourne. Friday. Will of This Late Mr. P. M'arthur

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

The will of the late Mr. P. M'Arthur, the well-known grazier of Camperdpwn, has been lodged for probate. The estate is valued at £152,000, which is to be divided…

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Death of Mr. S. Stiles

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 2

IT is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Stephen Stiles, of Egan Creek, which sad event occurred at the residence of Mr. H. T. Davidson, Jobnstone-street, Wagga,…

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Death of an Old Resident. Demise of Mr. Stephen Stiles

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 2

Profound regret was expressed in town on Tuesday night tvhen it became known tbat Mr Stephen Stilee, an old and prominent resident of the Wagga district, and lessee of…

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Funeral of the late Mr. S. Stiles

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Stephen Stiles of Egan Creek, took place on Thursday morning, the cortege leaving the residence of Mr. H. T. Davidson, Johnstone Street,…

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Funeral of Mr. S. Stiles

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr Stephen Stiles, grazier, of Egan Creek, whose death occurred at Wagga on Tuesday evening, took place at the Wagga cemetery on Thursday morning…

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Our Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. Death of Mr. John Bridge

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 October 1897 · page 4

A private cable announces the death of Mr. John Bridge, the well known Sydney wool merchant, who was on a visit to London…

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Death of a Ganmain Resident. an Old Identity

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1897 · page 3

THE many friends of Mr. William Curry Tolly will regret to learn of his death, which occurred at his residence, "Aberfeldie," Devlin's Siding, on…

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The Latest. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, Oct. 29. Death of Lord Rosmead—formerly Governor of N.S.W.

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 2

Lord Rosmead, Who is better known as Sir Hercules Robinson, died suddenly last night, aged 73 years. Lord Rosmead was one of the most…

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Death of Colonel Chard. the Hero of Rorke's Drift

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 3

The death is announced of Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. M. Chard, V.C., the hero of the famous defence of Rorke's Drift against the Zulus…

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The Late Duchess of Teck. Funeral at Windsor. London, 4Th November

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

The remains of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Teck, mother of the Duchess of York, who died last week after an operation, were yesterday interred in the…

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Death of Mr William Song Chai

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 4

The Cowra Free Frees of Thursday week has the following : " Early on Friday morning Mr William Song Chei, a well-known resident of the town, who at…

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The End of Poor Phil. Death of A Bush Poet

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 17 November 1897 · page 2

Mr Philip D. Lorimer, whose death was advertised in The Daily Telegraph of Friday, was known tight through the country and Queensland and Victoria as…

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Death of Mr. Ernest Giles. a Well Known Explorer

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 November 1897 · page 2

MR. Ernest Giles, the well known explorer, died at Cuolgardie on Saturday night. The deceased, who was employed in the office of the chief inspector of mines at a salary of…

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The Death of Senior-constable [?]Ow

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 5

Before the Central Criminal Court on Thursday Damel Conway, a young man, was arraigned on a charge of having murdered, on Eight Hours…

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Sudden Death of a Bank Managed Warrnambool

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Y. Forrester, manager of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales, died suddenly early this morning. He had spent a social evening with others at…

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Melbourne. Friday. Death of Sir A. Brownless

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 2

The death is announced of Sir Anthony. C. Brownless, M.D., K.C.M.G., Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, who died this morning…

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