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Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Woolley. Ninety-one Years Old

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 6

The death occurred on Thursday night at Mudgee of Mrs. Elizabeth Woolley, at the advanced age of 91 years. Mrs. Woolley had for over 20…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mrs. Ada Rebecca Cavenagh, wife of Mr. Alex, Cavenagh, Lockhart, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wild, of Oura House,…

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Obituary

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

The death occurred at the Wagga District Hospital, yesterday morning, after seven mouth's illness, of Estella Olive Kathleen M'Guigan, 11 years of…

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Who Should Pay? a Funeral Charge

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Gundagai Hospital committee on Thursday evening the following letter was read:—…

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Obituary. Mrs. T. Wales

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

Friends will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. Bridget Wales, wife of Mr Thomas Wales, carter, of Lower Sutton Street,…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 3

The funeral of the late Estelle Olive Kathleen M'Guigan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Joseph M'Guigan, of Dill Top. The Rock, took place…

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Obituary. Mrs. Sarah Jane Williams

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 3

The death occurred last night, some what suddenly, at her residence, Fitzmaurice-street, Wagga of Mrs. Sarah Jame Williams, wife of the well-know…

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A Hay Pioneer. Death of Mrs. Julia Ledwidge

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 4

Referring to the passing of Mrs. Julis Ledwidge, a district pioneer, the Riverine Grazier" says the deceased lady could no doubt lay claim to being…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Jane Williams will move from her late residence, Fitzmaurice-street, at 3 p.m. to-day…

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Death of Mrs A. Cavenagh

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 2

The news of the death of Mrs Cavenagh, wife of Mr Alex. Cavenagh, batcher, of Lockhart, was received with deep regret by a wide…

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Death of a Pioneer

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 2

The death occurred, on Tuesday last, of Mr. Thomas Piper, the oldest resident of our district, his age being 93 years, and he came to…

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Funeral. Mrs. Sarah Jane Williams

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 3

The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Jane Williams, wife of Mr. Henry James Williams, chemist, of Fitzmaurice-street, were interred in the…

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Obituary. Mr. James O'heir

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 5

One of the oldest Gundagai district residents. Mr. James O'Heir, of Gobarralong died at the residence of his sister. Mrs. M…

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Obituary. Mr. James Connell

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

Yesterday morning the above well known old townsman, aged 65, passed away after a long, lingering illness…

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Death of Mr. Thos. Piper. Sr. a Veteran Pioneer a Long Useful Life and Peaceful Departure

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

IT is very seldom we are called upon to chronicle the demise of a more ancient and everywhere-respected, stalwart pioneer than Mr. Thomas Piper, sr., who died as his…

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Obituary

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 2
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Died at Bombowleo Creek on Tuesday last, Mr. Thos. Piper son., at the ripe old age of 93 years. Born in Ireland, he…

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Impressive Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters, telegraphing on Monday, says:— The Funeral of Richtofen this…

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Obituary. Mr. Henry Freer

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

The above well known old identity of Cootamundra, of 40 years' residence, aged 77, died on Monday evening at St. Ives' Private…

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A Quiet Period. Enemy Being Strongly Reinforced. Honors Even in Local Fighting. Death of Champion German Airman. Keen Position in Ireland. Lull Continues. Germans Reinforcing. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

The lull in the battle is not expected to last long, despite the very inclement weather, wind and rain. The Germans are licking their hurts after recent…

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