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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1870

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The Late Mr. J. C. King

Sydney Mail · Saturday 5 February 1870 · page 13

DEATH has created one more vacancy in the ranks of the old colonists, whose influence upon the public affairs of Victoria dates from the period of its early settlement, when it was only known as Port Phillip. We are called…

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Mr. Peabody's Funeral

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 February 1870 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Peabody took place in Westminster Abbey on Friday, and, at the same time, religious services and other demonstrations of morning were held in…

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Death of Count Lackersteen

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 February 1870 · page 10

Our Chronicle of the week opens with the sad news of the death of Count Lackersteen, who breathed his last at 2 a.m. on Sunday. The name of the Lackersteen family has been long…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Cannon. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 10 February 1870 · page 2

Sir,—The sudden and unexpected death of the above gentleman, who was found dead in his room, at the Norfolk Hotel, George-street, on Sunday morning last, adds another to the long list of…

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Obituary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1870 · page 5

Lord Crawford, Countess of Fife, Duchess d'Aumale, Duchess de Coigup (?), Lord Boston, Mr. D. Williams, M.P., Ex-secretary Stanton, the Bishop of Manchester, M. de Langle and…

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Obituary

Sydney Mail · Saturday 19 February 1870 · page 6

Lord Crawford, Countess of Fife, Duchess d'Aumale, Duchess de Coigup (?), Lord Boston, Mr. D. Williams, M.P., Ex-secretary Stanton, the Bishop of Manchester, M. de Langle and…

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Obituary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1870 · page 3

SIR DE LACY EVANS, G.C.B., was birb ub Urekabd in 1787. He ebtered tge arnt ub 1807, and served with distubctuib bith in India and the Peninsula. He tool part in nearly all the engagements in Spain and Portugal, and was…

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Obituary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1870 · page 6

D. C. DALGLEIGH.—On the 11th instant Mr. D. C. Dalgelish once a member of the Colonial Legislature, and holding the office Government Inspector of Steam Machinery was thrown from his horse at the entrance to the Glebe Island Bridge, whilst riding form the…

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The Funeral

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 16

Mr. Dalgleish's funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and the deceased gentleman being a very old and respected Mason, it was conducted with full Masonic honours. Precisely at half-past 2 o'clock the brethren…

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Obituary

Sydney Mail · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 6

Sir DE LACY EVANS, G.C.B., was born in Ireland in 1787. He entered the army in 1807, and served with distinction both in India and the Peninsula. He took part in nearly all the engagements in Spain and Portugal, and was…

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The Late Mr. D. O. Dalgleish

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 16

THE public learned with the deepest regret the death on Friday morning, the 18th instant, of Mr. Dalgleish, the Surveying Engineer and Inspector to the Steam Navigation Board. Mr. Dalgleish was…

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Death of Thomas Lockyer

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 4

It is with feelings of the greatest regret that we record the death from consumption, of the celebrated Surrey wickct-keeper "Tom" Lockyer, which took place at his house, the Sheldon Arms, Croy don, at five minutes to one on Wednesday afternoon last…

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Inquests. Death of Mr. D. C. Dalgleish

Sydney Mail · Saturday 26 February 1870 · page 2

THE City Coroner held an inquiry on 18th instant into the circumstances which resulted in the death of Mr. D. C. Dalgleish, who died in the Infirmary early in the morning. Henry Broderick, an engineer, residing in…

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America. Preparations for Mr. Peabodys Funeral. Extraordinary Elopement a Clrgyman Runs Off with One of His Flock

Evening News · Friday 4 March 1870 · page 3

Portland, Maine, January 9tt.—It has been arranged that forty-eight hours will elapse between the arrival of the Peabody fleet and the funeral ceremonies, during which the body will lie in state…

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Funeral of Edwin M. Stanton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 9

THE Washington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, under date of December 27th, says:— The funeral took place at noon, in accorlance with the programme heretofore published. The widow of…

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America. Preparation's for Mr. Peabody's Funeral. Extraordinary Elopement a Clrgyman Runs Off with One of His Flock

Empire · Saturday 5 March 1870 · page 3

Portland, Maine, January 9th.—It has been arranged that forty-eight hours will elapse between the arrival of the Peabody fleet mid the funeral ceremonies, during which the body will lie in state…

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Death of the Welsh Fasting Girl

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1870 · page 6

A STRANGE and obscure story has suddenly come to a tragical conclusion. Tke "Welsh Easting Giri" has died, after being carefully watched for eight days by four experienced nurses from Guy's Hospital. A…

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Funeral of Edwin M. Stanton

Sydney Mail · Saturday 12 March 1870 · page 10

THE Wellington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, under date of December 27th, says:— The funeral took place at noon, in accordance with the programme heretofore published. The widow of…

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Obituary

Evening News · Tuesday 15 March 1870 · page 3

Admiral Hastings, Countess De La Warr, Sir Charles Hood, M.D.; John Tidd Pratt, Register of Friendly Societies; Dr. Rowland Williams, a contributor to the Essays and Reviews; Admiral Seymour, Henry…

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Obituary

Empire · Wednesday 16 March 1870 · page 3

Admiral Hastings, Countess Do La Warr, Sir Charles Hood, M.D.; John Tidd Pratt, Register of Friendly Societies; Dr. Rowland Williams, a contributor to the Essays and Reviews; Admiral Seymour, Henry…

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