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Obituaries & funerals, 1910

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Obituary. Mrs. John Dunn

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

A very wide circle of friends will regret to learn of the sudden death in Sydney early on Sunday morning, of Mrs. Jane Dunn, wife of Mr. John…

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Obituary. Miss Annie M'namara

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

Quite a gloom was cast over the town on Friday last, when the distressing news was circulated that Miss Annie M'Namara, between 10 and 11 a.m, had breathed her last,…

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Local and General News Death of Mrs. John Dunn

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

A very wide circle of friends will regret to learn of the sudden death in Sydney on Sunday morning of Mrs. Jane Dunn, wife of Mr. John…

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The German Emperor's Condolence. Will Attend Funeral. London. May 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The Kaiser spoke at the British Embassy at Berlin on Sunday of his deepest sorrow at his Uncle's death, and in most affectionate terms of his…

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Date of the Funeral. Body to Lie in State. London, Latest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

It has been decided that the body of King Edward shall lie in state at Westminster Hall on May 17th, 18th, and l9th. The funeral will take place…

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The Funeral. Fixed for May 20th. Body to Lie in State. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The funeral will take place on 20th. The details and route will be similar to those followed in the case of the late Queen Victoria…

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The Whole World Mourns. Eloquent Tributes of Respect. Funeral on Saturday. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The Federal Government proclaimed to-day a day of general mourning throughout the Commonwealth. A great memorial service will be held the day of the funeral. There was genuine sorrow throughout Australia when the news of…

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DEATH of the King. a Great Monarch. "The World's Peacemaker." Grief of the Empire

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The news of the death Edward VIII, which came to hand in Wagga about 11 a.m. on Saturday, Caused a great shock to the community. The fact that the King was rather seriously ill was of course part of the news published in that morning's "Advertiser," but the latest cablegram on the…

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Death of the King Critical Illness of King Edward. Inflammation of the Bronchial Tubes. Pneumonia Supervenes. London

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

At 4.30 this afternoon King Edward VII developed inflammation of the bronchial tubes and pneumonia supervened…

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Death of King Edward. a Peaceful End. the Nation Staggered. World Wide Sorrow. Latest News. Progress of the Illness London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The trouble that ended with King Edward's fatal illness first mainfested itself when his Majesty went from Biarritz to Paris to witness the…

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The Nation's Grief. Death of King Edward After a Very Brief Illness. "Edward the Peacemaker." Accession of George V. LONDON. Saturday. 12.35 a.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

It is officially announced that His Majesty King Edward VII. died at Buckingham Polace at midnight. The fact of His Majesty's death soon became apparent on the Princess of wales leaving the Palace. The people are silent, dazed by the terrible sense of the nation's…

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The Late Mr W. Bibo

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 2

The funeral of the last Mr Wm. Bibo took place on Saturday, and was one of largest ever known in Gundagai. The cortege was made…

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Funeral Arrangements

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

The body of King Edward has been embalmed. Owing to the number of wreaths the coffin has been transferred to the throne…

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Obituary

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mrs. John Dunn, of "Bloomfield." Oura Road, moved from the Wagga railway station on Tuesday morning last, on the…

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The Funeral. Fixed for Friday Week

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

The remains of King Edward will lie in state in Westminster Hall on May 17, 18, and 19. The funeral will take place on…

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Death of the King. Preparing for Funeral. Large Gathering of Killers Day of Mourning. Latest News. Review of Boy Scouts. Late King Approves of Arrangements. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

Lieut.-General Sir R. S. S. Baden-Powell says the late King Edward on Thursday gent him his commands concerning the review of about 20,000 boy…

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Sydney Shops to Close. on Day of Funeral. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

A meeting of merchants to-day decided that all metropolitan places of business should be closed on the day of the King's funeral, Friday…

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Sir George Reid's Request Australian Sailors to Join Funeral Procession. London, May 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

Sir George Reid is asking for permission for the Australian naval detachment now in England for tho purpose of joining H.M.S. Parramatta…

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Death of Kins Edward. Universal Expressions of Sorrow. Proclamation of King George V.

The Worker · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 10

Following on cables announcing the serious illness of King Edward VII., which reached Australia on the 6th inst., came on Saturday morning the sad tidings that…

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The Late King. Funeral Pageant. The Queen Mother's Grief. Message to the Nation. Catholic and the Oath. He Wrought for Peace

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

The King is dead ! Thus Fate the seal hath set. Death fills the regal register and, while 'tis wet Britannia reads, with grief profound, the name Of Edward, King of Peace and princely fame…

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