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Riverina · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Death of Mrs C. Heineckesen

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

IT is our sad duty to record the death of a very old and respected resident of the Tumbarumba district, namely, Mrs C. Heinecke,…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mr. Richard Williams, of Wall-street, North Wagga, who was found accidentally drowned on Tuesday morning, took place yesterday,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Margaret Bowman

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 3

Mrs. Margaret Bowman, wife of Mr. J. H. Bowman, who was for many years Associated with the police force at Wagga, passed away at her residence,…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 3

Tue funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Sullivan took place yesterday morning, leaving the Carrington Hotel at 31 o'clock. It contained a…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. John Bowman, Sen

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

A feeling of deep regret was experienced by a large number of residents on Wednesday morning, when it became known that…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Sam. Sheather Dies Suddenly

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

At 7.30 this morning that well known and highly esteemed resident of Stockinbingal, Mr. Sam, Sheather, was found dead in his bed…

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The Late Mrs. Armstrong

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 3

The death in Sydney, in her 72nd year, of Mrs. Armstrong, of Gunbar Station, Gunbar, deserves more than a passing notice…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. Clarke

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 4

A very old and respected resident of the district passed away early on Thursday morning, in the person of Mrs. John Clarke, of The Weir Gates,…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 3

The late John Furness, a returned soldier, whose death was announced in Saturday's issue, was accorded a military funeral yesterday afternoon,…

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Obituary. Mr. Edward Forrest

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 3

The death occurred at his residence, the Esplanade, Wagga, on Saturday evening, after a long illness, of Mr. Edward Forrest, aged 77 years. The…

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Obituary. Aleander McALISTER

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 2

The above 90-year old Australian native, who spent most of his life at Jugiong, passed away on Friday night, leaving a widow of 84 and a…

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Death of Mr. L. F. Heydon, M.l.c

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 3

The death took place suddenly on Friday afternoon of Mr. Louis Francis Heydon, M.L.C., at his residence, Kentigern, Mary-street…

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Death of Another Hero

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 2

The Rev. C. E. Burgess, on Tuesday morning, 21st inst, received from Military Dept, through Col. Sandford, the information that 2nd…

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Obituary. Mr. John William Austice

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 3

The death occurred on Tuesday last, at the Squatters' Hotel, Wagga, of Mr. John William Austice, of Milbrulong, aged 36 years. He had been ailing for…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. John William Anstice, of Milbrulong, took place yesterday morning leaving the Squatters' Hotel, Fitzmaurice-street,…

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Obituary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

After a short illness, Mr. Fred. Seed passed away at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dearnaley, Ganmain, on Tuesday of this week, at the advanced age of 78…

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Obituary. Mrs. Theresa Wieland

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

The friends of Mr. John Wieland, of Coolamon, will regret to hear of the death of his wife, Theresa, at the age of 56. Deceased was a native…

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Obituary. Mrs. Jas. Erskine

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

The many friends of Mrs. Erskine, wife of Mr. James Erskine, will regret to learn of her death, which occurred at her home, “Ho[?]leigh,” Coolamon, at 5 a.m…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 4

The funeral of the victim of The Rock tragedy, John Henry Williams, a returned soldier, took place at The Rock yesterday morning, leaving the…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Erskine

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. Jame Erksine, of Coolamon, at the age of 76 years, after a six months illness. The deceased lady was an old…

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