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South Coast · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1906

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Millionaire's Funeral. Simple and Impressive

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 10 October 1906 · page 8

In a quaint, old-world churchyard of Tewin, and in sight of the beautiful Park and woods surrounding his Hertfordshire mansion, Mr Alfred…

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Death of Mr. D. McTAVISH

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 25 October 1906 · page 2

Mr Donald McTavish, for many years a highly-esteemed resident of Shoalhaven, died on Saturday last at his residence, [?]. He had…

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Death of Mr. William Britten

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 6

An old and well-known resident of Bega passed away at his residence. Auckland-street, early on Wednesday morning last, in the…

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Obituary

Southern Star · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 2

BY the death of Mr. William Britten, which occured at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Bega loses one of its oldest and sturdiest figures and…

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Death of Mr. William Britten

The Bega Budget · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 6

Mn. WILLAM BRITTEN died at his residence, Auckland Street, on Wednesday morning after being confined to his room for a couple…

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Death of an OW Colonist Mr. George Willett

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 4

The death, occurred yesterday afternoon of Mr George Willett, an oM resident of tile Shoalhaven district, who had resided with his…

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Obituary

Southern Star · Wednesday 7 November 1906 · page 2

THE death of Mr. James Walsh, of Verona, which occurred on Saturday morning last, came as a big surprise to his many friends…

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Death of an Aboriginal King

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 3

King Mickey, chief of the Illawarra tribe of aborigines, has passed in his checks at the age of 72. His death was due to an attack of…

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Death of Mr. James Thurgate

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 3

Mr James Thurgate, one of the oldest residents of Shoalhaven, died on Wednesday last in a private hospital in sydney after a lengthy illness…

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Alabama Hero. Death of a Veteran. Historic Log

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 6

The death on 6th September in Liverpool of Captain John Low, at the age of seventy-one, recalls the stirring, events connected with the famous…

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Death of an Old Colonist

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 2

Mr. Patrick Magunire died at his residence. Kangaroo Valley, on Saturday last, aged 91 years and 5 months. He was a native of…

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Death of Mrs. Sarah Martin

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 2

Mrs Sarah Martin, relict of John Martin, died somewhat suddenly at her residence Worrigee, on Saturday last, at the age of 71…

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Sudden Death of a Milton Identity

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 4

The public received quite a shock on Monday, when the news went forth that Mr Evan Evans, of Milton, had that morning dropped…

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Death of a Teacher

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 1 December 1906 · page 4

Mr W. Beatty, public school teacher at Nerriga, died in the Braidwood Hospital on Tuesday. The "Dispatch" states that the deceases…

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Death of Mr John Gollan

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 5 December 1906 · page 9

On Wednesday night, 21st November, Mr John Gollan died at his residence, Buckendoon, after a long and painful illness, from an internal complaint. He…

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Death of Mr Henry Willis

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 4

We regret to have to record the untimely death of Mr Henry Willis, brother of Mr W. Willis, the well-known baker, of Nowra. The…

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The Late Mr. T. Hobbs, J.P.

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 11

The death occurred suddenly, on Monday, at his residence, "Avenel," Milton, of Mr. Thomas Hobbs, J.P., one of the best known and most respected residents of the Hiladulla…

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The Wide World. Mourners by Mistake. a Funeral Incident

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 10

Considerable pain and trouble have been caused the relatives of a Birmingham work-house inmate owing to his identity having been confused…

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Obituary

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 5

Mr. C. Dee, sen., and old resident of Myall River, aged 66. Mrs. H. Lamond, of Woodhill Berry, aged 63…

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Obituary. Mr. James Giles

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 29 December 1906 · page 4

Mr James Giles, who died on Christmas Eve, in his 80th year, led a set faring life as a young man, aud obtained a master's certificate. He was…

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