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Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Obituary. Mr. James Fraser

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 1

Another of the worthy pioneers who have made this district much bettor for their presence in it passed away on Tuesday last, April 20th, at Cambewarra. We…

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The Funeral

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 2

On Thursday night the remains of the deceased reverend gentleman were taken from the presbytery and placed in St. Francis…

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Obituary

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 7

One more gone to the state of peace, When we come does not tell us when we are going to go. Life is a mystery that 'tis well cannot be solved by…

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Death of Mr. James Armstrong

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

Another old and highly-respected resident of the Bega district went over to the Great Majority on Saturday last at…

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Earl's Funeral. No Foolish Expenditure

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1909 · page 3

The late Earl of Leicester, K.C., of Holkham Hall, Norfolk, left unsettled property worth L879.594. The late earl was the owner or life tenant of…

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Death of Mrs Patrick Brown

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 2

There passed away at [?] Bemboka, on Saturday afternoon [?] about three weeks’ illness, a very [?] highly respected resident in [?]…

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Death of Mr. Jas. Rutledge

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1909 · page 9

News was received in Kangaroo Valley on Monday last to the effect that Mr J. Rutledge, one of the oldest pioneers of the South Coast, and for a great many…

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Obituary. Mr. T.melhuish

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 4

Mr. T. B. Melhush, M.P.S., who died in the Berry Hospital during Thursday night from the effects of injuries accidentally received in…

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Death of Mr J. E. Neath

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 3

Mr John Evans Neath, an old and highly respected resident of the district, died at his residence, Coopers’ Glen on Sunday morning, at 1 o’clock,…

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Obituary. MR. T. B. MELHUISH

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 12

We reported in last issue a serious accident that had befallen Mr. T. B. Melhuish, M.P.S., at the residence of Mr. Norman Martin, chemist,…

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Death of a Wollongong Identity

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 8

A well-known figure in Wollongong in the person of Mr William Osborne passed away oh May 28, after an illness extending over several weeks…

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Obituary

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 5

Quite a shook was experienced in Eden last Wednesday when it became known, following a communication received by his nearest…

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Earl’s Funeral. No Foolish Expenditure

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 8

The late Earl of [?] K.C. [?] Holkham Hall, Suffolk, [?] “property worth £87” [?] was the owner [?]…

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The Late Mr. M. S. Dargin

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 3

Much regret was expressed at the news of Mr. M. S. Dargin’s death, which occurred in Sydney on Thursday afternoon last. It…

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South Coast Obituary

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 8

The death occurred on Tuesday at Albion Park, of Mr James, Johnstone, at the age of 74. The deceased gentle-man was a highly respected resident…

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Death of a Famous Actress. a Romantic Career

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 6

Many playgoers will learn with regret of the death of Mine. Modjeska, one of the greatest actresses of our time in Shakespearean parts, which took place…

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Obituary

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 5

On Sunday night Death--the grimreaper--removed another old and highly respected resident from our midst, when Mrs Cris Gerathy, senr,…

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The Late Mrs. Hornby-Spear

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 7 July 1909 · page 1

Rarely has it fallen to our lot to record a death with more sincere regret than that of Mrs Hornby-Spear, formerly of Milton, the sad event taking place on Saturday, 3rd…

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The Late Mrs. Hornbyspear

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 8

General regret was expressed in town on Saturday when news of the death of Mrs. Hornby-Spear was received, the sad event taking place…

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Death of Mr Robert Condie

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 5

Mr Robert Condie, of Burner, died at his residence on Thursday. He was a well-known and highly respected resident of Shoalhaven, in which…

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