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Obituaries & funerals, 1899

287 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 15

Death of Mrs. Wright

Coolamon Echo · Friday 17 November 1899 · page 4

On Friday morning last news came to town of the death of Mrs. Gilbert Weight, daughter of Mr. H. C se. of Old Junee, and [?]eice of Mrs. George Booth, of this…

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Death of Mr. Fred. Guv

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday morning we received intelligence of the death of Mr. Fred Guy, a junior in the grazing partnership of Guy Bros., of Brungle. About six months ago…

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Death of Mr. C. A. Brigstocke

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 8

THERE were many sad h[?]ts in Cobar on Tuesday (says the local Herald of the 11th inst.) when the news was received in town that Charles A. Brigstocke had died that…

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The War. Death of General Joubert. Killed Near Ladysmith. Continued Active Operations. London, Nov. 16

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 2

Fuller particulars have been received of the severe fight that took place at Mafeking on October 31. In spite of all their previous attempts to take the town, and of their…

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The War. Reported Death of Joubert. Kaffirs Invite Boer attention Neutrality of the Vatican. Sydney

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 3

A telegram to a Natal paper states that General Joubert was killed in action on Thursday, the 9th inst. From London it…

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Death of a Well Known Architect

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Warden, one of the best known Sydney architects, died yesterday…

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Death of Mr. J. B. M'cubben

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 2

Mr. J. B. H'Cubben, wall known among the friendly societies, and grand secretary of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, died yesterday, at the age of 75, from failure of…

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The War. Reported Death of General Joubert. Relief of Ladysmith. Boer Repulse at Mafeking. London, Nov. 16

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 3

Farther particulars are to hand of the bombardment of Mafeking by the Boers under General Cronje on October 31…

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Death of Lady Salisbury. General Sorrow. London, Nov. 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 2

THE Marchioness of Salisbury, wife of the Prime Minister, died yesterday, the immediate cause of death being dropsy. In July last Lady. Salisbury had a slight…

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Cable News. Death of Lady Salisbury. General Sorrow. Royal Condolence. London, Nov. 21

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 2

The Marchioness of Salisbury, wife of the Prime Minister, died yesterday, the immediate cause of death being dropsy. In July last Lady Salisbury had a slight…

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The Late Mr. J. S. Lavender

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

Throughout Riverina the death will be learned with regret of Mr. J. S. Lavender, which took place in Sydney last week. In the sixties and seventies no…

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Obituary. Mr. Owen Cooney, Jugiong

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

THE community of Jugiong has had scareely time to recover from the painful shock caused by the untimaly end of poor Mrs. Thos. O'Mara, under very…

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Later Cables. Death of a Noted Shipowner. London, Nov. 24

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. Thomas, Ismay, the well-known shipbuilder and shipowner, Mr. Ismay was one of the founders of the White Star line…

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The Latest. [Re[?]ter's Telegrams.] London, Nov. 24 Death of a Shipbuilder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 2

The death is announced of Thomas [?] the well-known shipbuilder and shipowner, one of the founders of the White Star line of steamships…

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Death of Mr. Charles Smith

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 2

It is with regret we have to record the death of Mr. Charles Smith, father of the well known Smith family, of Green Meadows, Alfredtown, and one of the pion[?] of the…

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Death of Mr. J. H. Guest

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 2

With the greatest regret we record the death, at 5 p.m., on Friday, of Mr. James Herbert Guest, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guest of Horsham,…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Smith

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 2

THE death of Mr. Charles Smith, of Alfredtown, which occurred at his residence, "Green Meadow," on Saturday morning, removes one of the oldest settlers of the…

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The Last of Ma[?]di-ism. Defeat and Death of the Khalifa. London, Nov. 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 2

AN official bulletin announces that General Wingate has gained a decisive victory over the Dervishes at Gedid, about fifty miles south of Khartoum. on this Blue Nile…

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Death of Mr. James Henderson

The Temora Star · Wednesday 29 November 1899 · page 3

IT is our painful duty to again record the death of one of our oldest residents in the person of Mr. James Henderson. Deceased has been ailing for…

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The Late Mr. Ismay. London, Nov. 28

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 November 1899 · page 2

The Kaiser, who is on a visit to England has sent a message of condolenes; to Mrs. Thomas Henry Ismay, whose husband, the founder and chairman of the Liverpool White…

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