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Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Gale in England Death Roll of 14 LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

The death roll of the weekend gale in England is 14. Many gallant lifeboat rescues were effected around the coast. Scores of small craft arrived…

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Death of Clydesdale Sire

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

Sensational developments have occurred in connection with the death of the famous Clydesdale sire, Flashdale, which occurred in the animal's loose…

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Death of Miss Johnston Grasps Live Wire

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

The second tragedy, in the early afternoon, was caused by Miss Johnston grasping an uninsulated wire in an endeavor to save herself from…

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Obituary. Mr. F. R. Penrose

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

At his residence, Castle-street, Junee, last Thursday after a fingering illness of some months, the death occurred of Frederick Richard Penrose,…

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Latest City News Death of Mr Asquith. Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, of England, during the war is dead…

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Death of Mrs. Shellsell

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

Grim reaper death, has claimed another resident of the Griffith district, and we regret to chronicle the sudden demise of Mrs. Shellsell, which…

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Funeral Mrs. F. W. M'nickle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The funeral took place yesterday of Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Armstrong M'Nickle, wife of Mr. Frederick William M'Nickle, of Marns street,…

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Obituary Mr. T. Parker

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

Residents of Wagga will learn with regret that Mr. T. Parker, father of Inspector O. H. Porker, of the Wagga police force, died at the residence of…

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Lord Oxford Private Funeral His Express Wish Public Surprised LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The public was taken shock by the decision that the Earl of Oxford and Asquith, formerly Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is not to be…

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Death of Miss Johnston

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 8

The inquest concerning the death on Wednesday of Miss Gwendolyn Clare Johnston will open at the Court House at 10.30 o'clock this morning…

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Funeral Miss G. C. Johnston

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The sympathy of the community of wagga with the two families that were tragically bereaved on Wednesday was further shown yesterday by…

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Obituary. Mrs. Kate Garry

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

News was received just night of the death of Mrs. Kate Garry, widow of Mr. T. J. Garry, formerly of "Waratah" Albury road. Mrs. Garry was…

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Inquests Death of Mrs. M'nickle Accidentally Caused Amateurish Repairs to Cleaner Origin of Trouble

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 8

The District Coroner. Mr. D. F. Parker, yesterday held an inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Armstorng M'Nickle, which…

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Obituary Mrs. A. E. Phillips

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

The death occurred in Wagga on Saturday afternoon of a very old resident of Junee, Mrs. Ann Eliza Phillips, aged 67 years. She was staying…

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Death of Mr James Sullivan One of the "Independent" Proprietor's Sudden End

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

Mr James Sullivan, one of the proprietors of the "Gundagai Independent," died Suddenly on Friday morning last. His death came an a big shock to his relatives and friends. As was his usual custom for years,, he got out Of bed at daylight, and was doing some…

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Obituary

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

After a long illness the death. took place of Mrs. Helen Stengert, of Farm 436, Leeton, at the public hospital. The funeral took, took place…

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Death of Mr. James Sullivan

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Gundagai and district received a rude shock on Friday morning last when the news was circulated that Mr. James Sullivan, part proprietor…

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Obituary Mrs. Pearce

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Pearce, a very old resident of the Wodonga district, died on Sunday night at her home in Wodonga at the age of 99 years. Had Mrs…

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Obituary Mrs. Dougal McKNIGHT

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

It is with regret that we chronicle the sad news of the death of Mrs. Dougal McKnight, who passed away, at the age of 34, at Young, on…

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Death of Earl of Oxford Painfully Short Illness

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

The Earl of Oxford and Asquith, whose death was announced in our last issue, was ill only a few days. Herbert Henry Asquith, who after…

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