Death of Morris Greenwall
From a 'Frisco correspondent we learn that Mr. Morris Greenwall, well known in these colonies as a theatrical agent, died in 'Frisco on Friday, March 13, from consumption…
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Obituaries & funerals, 1885
717 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 36
Death of an Explorer
A few days ago a notable Australian, pioneer and explorer went on to another undiscovered country. Mr. Alexander Burnett, aged 83 years, the sole, surviving member of Sir Thomas Mitchell's exploring…
Continued on Trove, page 41 →Death of Me, George Curtis
THE death of the best known, and perhaps the most popular member of the Curtis family, following so quickly that of poor Peter Curtis, has caused that sincere feeling of regret in…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Sudden Death of a Child
A child named Joseph Henry Amard, two years and six months old, died rather suddenly on Friday morning in the residence of its parents, Manly Vale. During the absence of Mrs. Amard on Thursday, the…
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It is with much, regret that the friends of Mr. Georg[?] Curtis, of the firm of Curtis and Melhado, stock brokers, have heard of that gentleman's death. He was taken ill shortly after the death of his brother, Mr. Peter Curtis,…
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LONDON, April 12.—The death is announced of the Eight Hon. George Swan Nottage, Lord Mayor of Lordon. [Mr. Nottage was in many inspects the architect of his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Death of Morris Greenwall
From a Frisco Correspondent we learn that Mr. Morris Greenvall, well Known in these colonies ad a theatrical agent, died in Frisco on Friday, March 13, from consumption…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sudden Death of a Child
The City Coroner held an inquiry in Manly Vale an Saturday on the body of a child, named Joseph Henry Ameral, 2 years and 6 months old, who died somewhat suddenly on Thursday afternoon. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →(Reuter's Telegrams.) Death of the Lord Mayor of London. London, April 1[?]
The death is announced of the Right Hon. George Swan Nottage, Lord Mayor of London…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →An Eccentric Character the King of the Sparrows. Death of a Paris Celebrity
A Faria correspondent said:—A harmless kind of royalty has just been brought to an end in the death of the King of the Sparrows. He was elected to his sovereignty by the general suffrage of the birds in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Coonamble Murderers. Thurston Shot Dead. Death of Angel. a Storekeeper Stuck-up and Killed
News of the capture of the escaped prisoners and murderers, Angel and Thurston, caused considerable excitement in the city on Saturday and Sunday. They had been at large sines the 12th of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Curious Will. a Nocturnal Funeral
There were some peculiar passages in the will of Mr. John Pearson, of Portland, gentleman, which was proved in the Melbourne Equity Court last week. The testator bequeathed a sum of £50 for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Death of an old Victorian Colonist
MELBOURNE, Monday.--An inquest was held to-day on the body of Henry Fisher Prentice, an old colonist, once station manager for the late Mr Hugh Glass, who was found drowned in the…
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Mrs. Oxley, widow of one of Australia's oldest pioneers, died in her residence, Hunter's Hill, on Saturday, and was buried, Monday afternoon, in St. Ann's Church, Eyde. The deceased lady was 96…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Murray Mystery. Peculiar Death of a Girl. Foul Plat Suspected. Melbourne
Detective Duncan has been sent to Numurkole and Tocumwal to investigate some mysterious circumstances connected with the death of a girl named Feares, whose body was found in the river…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Destruction of a Powder Factory. Shocking Death of the Proprietor. Melbourne
At the explosion which took place at Lehman's powder works, the proprietor of the factory rushed into the building just as the explosion occurred. The building was destroyed. When…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Late Mrs. Emma Oxley
Another link, connecting the past with the present, has been severed by the death of Mrs. Emma Oxley, whose existence has of late years been quite forgotten, except by her relations and a few intimate friends. In…
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LONDON, April 12.—The death is announced of the Right Hon. George Swan Nottage, Lord Mayor of London. [Mr. Nottage was in many respects the architect of his…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Series of Accidents at a Funeral
Now York, Feb. 18.—A special from Eric, Penn., says: The remains of the daughter of John Wells wore being carried into the Methodist Church in Wesleyville, Penn., yesterday…
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