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Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Obituary

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4
Also in Daily Advertiser

The death occurred at the Wagga District Hospital early on Sunday, of Mr. James Clark, aged 72 years, an old and respected resident for over…

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Death of Miss Lily Whatman

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

On Thursday last the Adelong cemetery became the resting place of another native of this district when the remains of Lily Whatman were buried there. The deceased…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Evelyn Louisa Thomas will leave the residence of Mrs. Swan, Wade-street, Coolamon, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, for the…

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Death of Corporal Kurrle

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

We take the following from the "Korumburra Press" of 3rd inst.:—"Corporal Horace Kurrle, who was killed in action in France some week,…

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Obituary. Mrs. A. B. Baker

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday at "Monteray," Pretoria Avenue, Junee, of Mrs, A. B. aker, mother of Mr. A. L. Baker, manager for George Shirley's,…

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OBITUARY. Death of Mr. Joseph Harrington

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The death took place on Sunday night last of another of the old identities of this district in the person of Mr. Joseph…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Evelyn Louisa Thomas, wife of Mr. William Thomas, of the Coolamon district, took place on Wednesday afternoon,…

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Memorial Service to the Late Mrs R. Prowse Sr

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

The Adelong Methodist Church was crowded on Sunday evening last, the occasion being a memorial service in remembrance of Mrs Richard Prowse sr…

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Obituary. Mr. Robert Smith

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The death occurred in a private hospital, at Sydney, early on Wednesday morning, at the age of 71 years, of Mr. Robert Smith, a well-known city…

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Obituary. Mr. Michael Minogue

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The brief announcement of the sad tidings of the passing away of Mr Michael Minogue, of Clonkeen, Roto, on Frday, March 9th, sent…

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Obituary. MRS. A. L. JONES

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

On Saturday mornings last the sad intelligence reached Coolamon that Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. A. L. Jones, and youngest daughter of Mrs. M’Kinnon…

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Obituary

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 3

A very old and well known resident of the Wagga district. Mrs. Saraw angel, reliet of the late Richard Angel, died in a private hospital at…

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Death of Ex-premier. Arrest of Secret Police. Police

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 2

"Le Temps" Petrograd correspondent states that M. Sturmer died of fright after his arrest. Four thousand secret police have so…

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Russian Upheaval. Czar's Abdication Confirmed. Lord Milner's Mission. Met with Rebuff. Continued Police Arrests. Capital Comparatively Quiet. British Labor Message. Death of Ex-premier. Russian Revolt. British Influence. Lord Milner's Visit. Suggestions Rejected by Czar London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 2

The "Manchester Guardian" correspondent states that Lord Milner's visit to Russia was partly connected with the internal conditions. He was…

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Obituary

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

A very old and well-known resident of the Wagga district, Mrs. Sarah Angel, relict of the late Richard Angel, died in a private hospital, Sydney, on…

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Obituary

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Stephen Daniel Walsh, 28, a resident of The Rock, died in the Wagga District Hospital yesterday morning from meningitis, and was buried…

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Sentenced to Death. Member of the I.W.W. Pleads Guilty to Charge of Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to-day a young man named James Wilson was charged with the murder of George Papp[?]gi. Accused pleaded guilty…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Kelly, wife of Mr. John Kelly, of galore street Lockhart, took place yesterday morning leaving the wagga…

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Obituary

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

We regret to record the: death of Miss Annie Cecelia Hillier, aged 33 years, daughter of Mr. J. Hillier, of Rannock, which sad event took place…

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