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Obituaries & funerals, 1879

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Death of a Black Tracker

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1879 · page 3

One of the black troopers, Sambo or Quamoo by ,name, who attired at Benalla under the charge of Inspector. O'Connor, to pursue the Kellys (says the Ace of Monday last), died in the police barracks on…

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Funeral of the Bishop of Newcastle

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1879 · page 2

Our correspondent writes:—The funeral rites attendant upon the death of the Bev. William Terrell, 6rst Bishop of the diocese of Newcastle, took place this afternoon, at Morpeth. There were a large…

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The Late Mr. M. W. Lewis

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1879 · page 511

The late Mr. Mortimer William Lewis, whose death we recorded in a recent issue, commenced his professional life at an early age. On the 19th November, 1811, he was appointed by the Master-General of Ordnance…

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Obituary. The Late Bishop of Newcastle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1879 · page 510

The announcement of the death of the Right Rev. William Tyrrell, D.D., first Bishop of Newcastle, was heard with feelings of deep regret by a very large part of the community, including very many beyond the immediate…

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Obituary. Sir Maurice Charles O'connell

Evening News · Saturday 29 March 1879 · page 7
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

SIR Maurice Charles O'Connell, Knight, late President of the Legislative Council of Queensland, was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1812, in the " Old Military Barracks," the site of which is…

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Sudden Death of an Aged Widow

Evening News · Wednesday 2 April 1879 · page 3

THE widow of an old East Indian officer named Eliza P. Smith, aged 70 years, died somewhat suddenly at her residence, No. 7, Lewington-terrace, St. Leonards, North Shore, last Monday afternoon…

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Death of the Rev. John Mosely

Evening News · Saturday 5 April 1879 · page 3

The death of the Rev. John Mosely at Ipswich Queensland, on the 29th of March, is announced. The IPSWICH OBSERVER says:— The Rev. John Mosely was born at Bolton, in Lancashire, England,…

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Death of a Journalist

Evening News · Monday 7 April 1879 · page 3

Many of our readers will, we are sure, hear with regret of the death of Mr. Thomas Manning, one of the proprietors of the DISPATCH. The deceased gentleman had, for the last few years, been an invalid,…

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Sudden Death of the Principle Under-Secretary

Evening News · Monday 7 April 1879 · page 2

The people of New South Wales will receive with surprise and regret the intelligence of the sudden demise of Mr. Alexander Rennie Allan, Principal Under-secretary, which took place at Manly last night. The…

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The Late Mr. Peter Tyson

Evening News · Tuesday 8 April 1879 · page 2

The HAY STANDARD, writing of the late Mr. Paten Tyson, says:— "It is always sad to record a death, doubly so whon the deceased is cut off in the prime of life, and in the midst of an active and useful career…

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Obituary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1879 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

MR. MAXWELL ALLAN.—Mr. Maxwell Allan, the principal Under-Secretary, died at his residence, Manly, during the night of the 6th instant. Mr. Allan had not enjoyed good health for the last week or two, but he…

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Death of the Mir Akhor

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1879 · page 595

The Jellalabad correspondent of the C. and M. Gazette on the 27th January last writes:—The life of one of our bitterest opponents has at length been terminated by a death as violent and unhappy as have been the latter years of his…

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Obituary. Mr. Maxwell Rennie Allan

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 April 1879 · page 14

THE people of New South Wales will receive with surprise and regret the intelligence of the sadden demise of Mr. Maxwell Rennie Allan, Principal UnderSecretory, which took place at Manly on Sunday. The…

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The Late Mr. Benjamin Lee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1879 · page 6

Mr. Benjamin Lee, died at Phillip-street, Parramatta, on the 13th instant, in his 92nd year. He was the youngest son of Mr. Thomas Lee, of Pools Farm, Worcestershire, England, being one of a numerous family of sons and…

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Death of a Military Hero

Evening News · Wednesday 16 April 1879 · page 3

A few days ago our correspondent at Parramatta announced the death of Mr. Benjamin Lee, an old resident of that township. We are now in possession of some further particulars respecting his…

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Death of Dr. Yarrow

Evening News · Friday 18 April 1879 · page 2

Some months ago an advertisement appeared in the ARGUS, says that journal, of April 16, under the "misting friends" column, offering a reward for the address of William Judkins Yarrow, M.D. It was…

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Obituary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1879 · page 629

Mr. Benjamin Lee, died at Phillip-street, Parramatta, on the 13th instant, in his 92nd year. He was the youngest son of Mr. Thomas Lee, of Pools Farm, Worcestershire, England, being one of a numerous family of sons and…

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Death of a Military Hero

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 April 1879 · page 40

MR. Benjamin Lee, an old resident of Parramatta, died in that township on Sunday last, at the ripe ago of 91. He was an old Peninsular veteran, and the following particulars respecting his…

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