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Obituaries & funerals, 1880

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Death of Mr. Serjeant Parry

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1880 · page 7

Mr. Serjeant Parry died very suddenly on Saturday morning. Mrs. Parry, it is stated, having died only a short time previously. The OBSERVER says:—Mr. Parry was one of the most finished…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Landseer. A.r.a

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1880 · page 7

This eminent engraver died on Tuesday evening, at his residence in St. John's Wood, at the advanced age of 86. Mr. Landseer, whose father was a distinguished engraver, was the eldest of…

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Goulburn. Death of Bro. John Armstrong, Foreman of Committee of No. 61 Loyal Orange Lodge, formerly W.M.

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 27 March 1880 · page 5

This sad event occurred last Thursday 18th inst., the result of an accident On the previous Tuesday at 2 p.m., he had returned to his duties at the railway station, and was…

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The Late Mr. J. E. Serisier

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 17

ON Monday, March. 22, a cablegram reached Dubbo, conveying the sad intelligence that Mr. J. E. Serisier had died in Paris. The news was received with general regret, for deceased was…

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Death of Canon Oakeley

Evening News · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 6

The Rev. Canon Oakcley, one of the earliest of the Fractarians who joined the Church of Rome, died on Thursday night, January 29, at Duncanterrace, Islington, in his 78th year. He was the…

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Sudden Death of an Infant

Evening News · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 3

Fanny Caruthers, of 41, Francis-street, Globe, reported this morning, to the police that about 7.13 y[?]day morning, her inf[?] WIlliam Henry, aged 19 months, died at the residence of Mes. Peterson…

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Death of Cardinal Mannings Brother

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 5

Mr. Frederick Manning, brother to Cardinal Manning, died at Leamington on Thursday, aged 84. The deceased had resided at Leamington for many years in…

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Death of Major Myles O'reily

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 6

The death of Major O'Reilly has caused very general regret throughout all circles of society in Ireland. The sad event occurred at his residence in Dublin. His illness was…

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Obituary. Mr. John Cosgrove

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 24

Mr. John Cosgrove, senior, of Billylingra, Monaro, died early on Saturday morning, March 20. He was one of the oldest residents of Monaro. Last St. Patrick's Day he reached his 71st year. He was the…

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Death of James Harden. To the Editor

Evening News · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 4

SIR,—In your paper this evening is[?]n article headed "A most mysterious death," refering to the death to the death of a shipwright named James Harden, who was my Patient in the Infirmary. The day before his death…

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Death of Mahomed Jan

Evening News · Tuesday 6 April 1880 · page 2

LONDON, April 5.—An official despatch from Cabul reports that Mahomed Jan was killed while fighting against a force of friendly Hazaras…

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Death of Mahomed Jan. Calcutta, April 4

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1880 · page 3

Intelligence from Cabul states that reports are current that Mahomed Jan has been killed…

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Reported Death of Mahommed Jan. Calcutta, April 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 April 1880 · page 5

Intelligence from Cabul states that reports are current that Mahommed Jan has been killed…

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The Reported Death of Mahomed Jan. Calcutta, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 April 1880 · page 5

From telegrams received to-day from Cabul it appears that the news of Mahomed Jan's death, received on the 4th instant, is incorrect, and the report received then is now denied…

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Death of Mrs. Tait

Evening News · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 2

It is with much regret we have to chronicle the death of Mrs. John Taft, wife of the well-known racehorse owner. Mrs. Taft's illness was of short duration, and this morning she died. All the more…

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Death of an Old Resident

Evening News · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 2

YASS, Friday.—Mrs. Allman, widow of the late George Allman, solicitor, died yesterday. The deceased lady was one of the most respected residents in the southern district, and deep regret…

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Death of the King of Burmah

Evening News · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 2

LONDON, April 8.—King Thebau of Burmah, has died of small-pox. The young king was about 22 years of ago, of eccentric habits, and seemingly not accountable…

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Death of the King of Burmah. London, April 8

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 5

The Morning Post publishes a rumour that King Thebaw, of Burmah, died at Mandalay from the effects of excesses. The news is unconfirmed from other sources…

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Rumoured Death of the King of Burmah. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 5

A morning paper publishes the rumour that King Thebau died at Mandalay, from the effects of excesses. The news is not confirmed from other sources, and should…

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Death of Canon Oakeley

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 April 1880 · page 26

The Rev. Canon Oakeley, one of the earliest of the Tractarians who joined the Church of Rome, died on Thursday night, January 29, at Duncanterrace, Islington, in his 78th year. He was the…

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