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Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Obituary. Death of Rev. H. W. CURTIS

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 2

The friends of Rev. Herbert William Curtis were considerably shocked and surprised at the sad announcement of his death yesterday morning, following…

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Personal. Death of Rev. W. Curtis

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 2

The many parishoners and friends of the Rev. Herbert W. Curtis, curate of St. John's, Wagga, will regret to hear of that gentleman's death, which took place at…

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Obituary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 7

We very much regret to announce the death of Mrs. George Jennings, of “Raywood,” “North Berry Jerry, on Thursday morning. The sad tidings came so…

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Death of Mrs. Timmis

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 7

A telegram received in Tumut on Thursday last conveyed the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Timmis, of Ba[?]tlow, which occurred that morning…

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The Wantabadgery Bushrangers. Death of Sub-inspector Johst Carroll

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

Ex Sub-inspector John Carroll, who died at his residence, Liberty street, Enmore, last week, at the age of 85 years, belonged to a past generation,…

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Death of S. J. Hendricks

The Worker · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 17

Stephen John Hendricks was, in his time, one of the finest riders over hurdles and fences seen on the Australian turf. He had ridden for all the most notable…

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Death of Mr J. M. Cox

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 5

There passed away at Wagga District Hospital on Thursday evening last an old and esteemed resident of the district in the person of Mr James…

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Obituary. Mr. John M. COX

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 2

The death occurred in Wagga on Thursday of Mr. John M. Cox, J.P., of Tarcutta Creek, Oberne, a member of a well known family of pastoralists…

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Death of Mr. "Joe" Thompson. London, Thursday afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 3

The death has occurred at Maderia, of Mr. "Joe" Thompson, the well-known sporting man, formerly of Melbourne, whose operations in the betting ring in…

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Funeral of Alfred Rudd

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 2

The funeral of the late Alfred William Rudd, the victim of the traction undine accident at North Wagga on Friday, took place on Saturday morning from…

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The Batlow Tragedy. Death of Catherall Boys. Verdict of Accident and Suicide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 3

A magisterial inquiry was held at Batlow on Friday concerning the death of Eric and Sydney Catherall, aged 14 and 10 respectively…

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The Batlow Tragedy. Further Details. What the Inquest Revealed. Three Boys and a Rifle. Funeral of the Victims

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 2

IT was not until 9 o'clock on Friday night that jury agreed upon their verdict concerning the death of the unfortunate brothers Catherall. The…

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"The Late Mr. Stock." Extraordinary Case in Victoria. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 3

A most extraordinary case of resurrection of "dead" occurred at Ararat to-day. Henry Stock, aged 48 years, who for some time, has been suffering…

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Obituary. Mr. Fred Roberts

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 5

Very sincere and profound sorrow was expressed on all sides when it was announced that Mr. Fred Roberts, an old and esteemed resident of the…

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Obituary. Mr. James Murphy, [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 6

The news, of the death of Mr. James Murphy, of “[?] although not unexpected, was heard with feelings of the most…

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The Plague in Sydney. Death of Flour Mill Owner

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 8

James Wearne, one of the victims of plague, died in Sydney on Thursday night. He was the owner of the flour mill where plague rats were found. One…

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Death of Mrs. Jas, Melrose

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 16 March 1909 · page 3

A fearful gloom was cast over Adelong on Sunday morning, when the news of the death of Mrs. Jas Melrose became koown. The deceased…

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Death of Mrs. Robt. Cowan

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 16 March 1909 · page 3

EEATH at any time brings such an amount of trouble and seriousness, that the chronicler feels loth to attempt the recital, aud…

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Death of Kirkham

The Worker · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 25

The death occurred in Ireland recently of Kirkham, a colt bred by the late Hon. Jas. White and sent to England. The first Australian-bred colt to run in an English…

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Obituary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 5

We regret having to announce the death of Mr James Walker, of Matong, which occurred at his sister’s (Mrs. Batley) residence,…

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