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Obituaries & funerals, 1876

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Obituary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1876 · page 18

THE LATE MR. BRYDON.—Speaking of the late Mr. Walter Brydon, who was accidentally killed on the 17th ultimo, by a fall from his horse, the Kynton Gardian says:—"He was one of the most useful, hardworking,…

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Fire Brigade Funeral

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 1 January 1876 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Thomas, Ashby, of this town, took place on the afternoon of Christmas Day. Deceased had a member of the local fire brigade,…

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Arrival of the Mail. Via Torres Straits. Death of a Minister in the Pulpit

Evening News · Monday 3 January 1876 · page 3

An event occurred at the Curragh Camp on November 7, which has caused quite a gloom in [?]th the garr[?] of the camp and Newridge—namely, the awfully sudden death of the Rev. J…

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The late Mr. John Taylor

Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1876 · page 2

The following extracts from testimony taken at the coroner's inquest on the body of the late Mr. John Taylor of Deniliquin will sufficiently explain the cause of the melancholy event:—John Edward Burgess…

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Death of the Vice-president of the United States

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1876 · page 3

Washington, November 22.—Vice-president Wilson died in his room at the Capitol at 20 minutes after 7 o'clock this morning. Mr. Wilson retired at an early hour on Sunday and slept…

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Obituary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1876 · page 45

THE LATE MR. JOHN TAYLOR.—The Deniliquin correspondent of the Riverine Herald gives the following account of the death of Mr. John Taylor:—One of the longest residents of the town and district came to a To be [?] great force to the ground, his horse falling heavily upon him. The unfortunate man was only sensible for a few moments after the sad occurrence, and expired in about…

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Obituary. London, January 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1876 · page 49

Mr. Anthony Rothschild…

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News by the Torres Straits Mail. Death of a Minister in the Pulpit

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 January 1876 · page 27

An event occurred at the Curragh Camp on November 7, which has caused quite a gloom in both the garrisons of the camp and Newbridge— namely, the awfully sudden death of the Rev. J…

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Obituary

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1876 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Dr. Furlong, Roman Catholic Bishop of Kerns, aged 72; Rev. Dr. Brock, of Bloomsbury Chapel, London; Professor Newth, of Lancashire College; Rev. David Thomas, of Bristol; Sir Gardiner…

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Obituary. London, January 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1876 · page 7

Viscount Amberley, son of Earl Russell…

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Death of Mr. D. B. Hut[?]hinson

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1876 · page 2

We have to announce the decease of the Pro[?]tory of the Supreme Court Mr David Bruce Hutchinson, at his residence, at Lissoy, As[?]eld, at two o'clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased gentleman…

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Mrs. Holterby's Troubles: a Tale of the Day. in Four Ohapters Chapter I. "The Late Mr. Holterby's Will."

Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier · Wednesday 12 January 1876 · page 10

HOLTERBY Grange is a very grand place indeed, and Mrs. Holterby, of Holterby Grange, is one of the very grandest of persons. In fact, between the positive grandeur of Holtwby Grange and the superlative grandeur of Mrs…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 26
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

Dr. Furlong, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ferns, aged 72, Rev. Dr. Brock, of Bloomsbury Chapel, London; Professor Newtb, of Lancashire College; Rey. David Thomas, of Bristol; Sir Gardiner…

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Obituary. London, January 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 74

Mr. Anthony Rothschild. LONDON, JANUARY 11. Viscount Amberley, son of Earl Russell…

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Death of Mr. Astor, the American Millionaire

Evening News · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 4

The American papers report the death of Mr. William B. Astor. He was the wealthiestman on the American Continent, owning landed estate in New York, comprising 2500 houses, and equal in value to…

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Death of the Vice-president of the United States

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 27

Washington, November 22.— Vico-President Wilson died in his room at the Capitol at 20 minutes after 7 o'clock this morning. Mr. "Wilson retired at the carly hour on Sunday and slept…

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Mr. Bright on Funeral Reform

Evening News · Tuesday 18 January 1876 · page 2

The senior member for Birmingham has addressed a letter to Mr. G. H. Phillips, of that town, of which the following is a copy:—"Rochdale, 26th Oct., 1875. Dear Sir,—If your friends, or any sensible people…

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