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Obituaries & funerals, 1872

195 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 10

The Funeral

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1872 · page 298

The funeral of this eminent man took place on the 20th June, and it will be a day long remembered in Glasgow. It was arranged that, besides the private services in the home of the deceased, there should be…

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The Funeral of Martin H. Carey

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 September 1872 · page 4

The Nation of July 13 gives the following report of the obsequies of the late M. H. Carey, who, while laboring under mental derangement, committed suicide by throwing…

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Tales. Tressa's Resolve. a Tale by the Late Mrs. Calvert. Chapter Ii. Tressa's Note-book

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1872 · page 313

LONG since, dear sister, you will have received my letters and know all about my voyage and my reception, and my impressions of Sydney. To-night Aunt Sarah has gone out to tea—a rare occurrence—and I…

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Death of Beadsman

Empire · Friday 13 September 1872 · page 4

This celebrated sire died at Leybourne Grange on Friday last, from strangulation of the bowels, after about eleven hours illness, during which he suffered intense pain. Beadsman was bred by his owner. Sir Joseph Hawley, and was by…

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Death of Beadsman

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 September 1872 · page 23

This celebrated sire died at Leybourne Grange on Friday last, from strangulation of the bowels, after about eleven hours' illness, during which he suffered intense pain. Beadsman was bred by his owner, Sir Joseph Hawley, and was by…

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The Death of President Juarez

Evening News · Wednesday 25 September 1872 · page 4

THE death of President Juarez is an event of the greatest moment to the Mexican people, both in regard to their domestic affairs and their foreign relations, and especially as…

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Mexico.—fearful State of the Country—funeral of Juarez

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1872 · page 3

A Brownsville (Texas) special says that the details of the Mexican outrages given before the Commission are shocking. Men are made poor in a single day, by driving off their herds over the the Rio Grande, which…

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The Death of President Juarez. (New York Herald, July 27.)

Empire · Wednesday 25 September 1872 · page 4

THE death of President Juarez is an event of the greatest moment to the Mexican people, both in regard to their domestic affairs and their foreign relations, and especially as…

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Tales. Tressa's Resolve. a Tale by the Late Mrs. Calvert. Chapter V. What Came of the Letter to Brssie

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1872 · page 410

THE astute reader will not have failed to perceive that the Tinsley family were making their unsophisticated cousin into a tool to further certain ends. Now it had been told Mr. Fosbrook that Aunt Sarah had…

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Sudden Death of Major Fitzsimons

Evening News · Wednesday 2 October 1872 · page 2

WE regret very much to have to announce the death of Major Fitzsimons, of the Permanent Infantry Force, which took place suddenly at the Victoria Barracks this morning. From what particulars could be…

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Sudden Death of Major Fitzsimons

Evening News · Thursday 3 October 1872 · page 2
Also in Empire

A brigade order was issued on Wednesday, in which the commandant, with deep sorrow, announces the very sudden death of Major Fitzimons, and observes—"In lamenting the loss of a very able and experienced…

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News of the Day. Sudden Death of Mr H. Cummins

Evening News · Friday 4 October 1872 · page 2

We regret to hare to record the very sadden death of Mr. Henry Cummins, poulterer, Bridge-street, which took place in Erskine-street, this morning. He had lelt his shop between 7 and 8 o'clock for the George-srreet…

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Sudden Death of Major Fitzsimons

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 8

WE regret very much to have to announce the death of Major Fitzsimons, of the Permanent Infantry Force which took place suddenly at the Victoria Barracks on Wednesday morning. From what particulars could be…

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Death of a Man-eating Tiger

Evening News · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 3

SIR,-The inclosed is an extract from a letter I have lately received from my son in India. I think that perhaps you may think worthy of a place in The Field. B.W…

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Sudden Death of Mr. H. Cummins

Empire · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 2

WE regret to have to record the very sudden death of Mr. Henry Cummins, poulterer, Bridge-street, which took place in Erskine-street, yesterday. He had left his shop between 7 and 8 o'clok for the George-street…

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Tales. Tressa's Resolve. a Tale by the Late Mrs. Calvert. Chapter Vi. That Little Bill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 441

IN the first glow of confidence which Aunt Sarah's assistance to Bessie had awakened Tyrell's request was made known, and permission gained to visit the old clerk at times—gained without any hesitation;…

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Obituary. the Late Major Fitzsimons

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1872 · page 433

MANY, even among those who have not been personally acquainted with him, will regret to hear of the untimely death of Major Fitzsimons, of the Permanent Military Force. He expired suddenly about half-past 8 o'clock a.m,…

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Funeral of Major Fitzimons

Evening News · Monday 7 October 1872 · page 2

A DEEP gloom overspread the minds of the people of Sydney on Saturday, on witnessing the funeral of an officer who, by his gentlemanly conduct and kindiness of manner had endeared himself to all, and who on…

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Funeral of Major Fitzsimons

Empire · Monday 7 October 1872 · page 2

A DEEP gloom overspread the minds of the people of Sydney on Saturday, on witnessing the funeral of an officer who, by his gentlemanly conduct and kindliness of manner had endeared himself to all, and who on…

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