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Obituaries & funerals, 1900

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Death of the Ocke of Saxe-conure and [?]

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 6

On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Hcydon the following proposition was adopted—.That this council dcairca to place on record [?] with…

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Death of Prince Alfred. Paralysis of the Heart. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 4

THE Queen has suffered a severe bereavement through the death, just announced with startling suddenness, of her second son, Prince Alfred, formerly known as the Duke…

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Death of Mr. S. Payten

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

We learn from the "Corowa Free Press," that Mr. Samuel Payten, C.P. Inspector, well-known throughout this district, died at Corowa on Tuesday night after an illness…

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Death of a Famous Model

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

A model long famous in Parisian ateliers --Sarah Brown, to wit --who, like Mr. du Manrier's heroine, posed for "the altogether," has just died of…

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Death of a Notable Colonist

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

Colonel V. B. Walker, chief electrician and engineer-in-chief of the telegraphs of New South Wales, died at his residence, Waverley, Sydney, on Sunday morning after…

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Funeral of the Late Colonel P. B. Walker

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

The remains of the late Colonel P. B. Walker were interred at Waverley cemetery to-day. There was a large attendance, including the Postmaster-General…

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The Late Duke of SaxeCoburg. an Imposing Funeral. London, August 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

THE funeral of the late Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha took place yesterday at Cuburg, the obsequies being very imposing. Among those present at the funeral were…

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Death of a Racehorse

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 2

Messrs. Eales Bros' Well-known racing gelding Fera[?] by Australian Peer from Lalla Rookh, died this morning at its trining quarters, West M[?]…

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Death of an Old Resident

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

John Sullivan 52. farmer, living near Wagrobilly and Bongongolong, near Quindagui, died last night of pneumonia. The deceased was a native of Bendigo…

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Ladies' Column. Death of the Frou-frou

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 5

The fashionable ski[?] no longer heralds its approach by the rustling of the silk with which it is lined. Dame Fashion has turned against her former favourite, and…

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Obituary. Mr. John Sullivan, of Bongongolong

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

THERE died at at Bongongolong, on Thursday evening lust Mr. John Sullivan, an old resident of the district. Deceased took to his bed about a fort…

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Cable News. Funeral of King Humbert. Imposing Demonstration. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 2

The funeral of the late King Humbert which took place yesterday, was an imposing demonstration of national sorrow. Hundreds of thousands of mourners…

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Death of Mr. John Sullivan. Widespread Regret

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 2

WHEN it became known that Mr. John Sullivan, the well-known and highly-esteemed farmer of Bongongolong, was dangerously ill and that there was very…

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Cable News. General Cables. Obituary. Lord Russell of Killowen. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 2

The death is announced of Lord Rusell, of Ki[?] Lord Chief Justice of England, aged 67 year. Lord Russell succumbed to and operation…

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The late Mr. Thos. Tucker

The Temora Star · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 2

LAST Sunday week the Rev. Mr. Cowan held a memorial service in respect to the late deceased gentleman. Mr. Tucker had always been a good…

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Death of an Ex-wa[?]

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 2

Henry [?] for many years [?] of the [?] Club [?] Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, to-day. He was 46 years of [?]…

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Death of a Railway Official

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 August 1900 · page 2

Mr. Alexander Richardson, comptroller of railway stores died at his residence this afternoon after a short illness. The cause of death is believed to have been…

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Death of Sir William Stokes. London, Monday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 August 1900 · page 2

The death is announced of the distinguished Irish surgeon Sir William Stokes, Surgeon-in Ordinary to her Majesty the Queen in Ireland, and President of the…

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Victoria. Death of a Merchant. Supposed Case of Suicide. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 August 1900 · page 2

Francis Anderson Tebbuti, indent merchant of Filnders' Lane, father of the well-known cyclist, was found dead in his office this morning. Beside the body was…

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Death of Dr. Shewen

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 August 1900 · page 2

News has been received that Dr. A. Shares, a well-known Sydney medico, died in London during the past month. Dr. Shewen was on s visit to England for…

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