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Obituaries & funerals, 1888

1,197 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 60

Wentworth's Funeral

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1888 · page 42

William Charlen Went worth, who has been dignified by the proud title of "The Australian Patriot," died on March 30, 1863, at the age of 81 years, in Doraotahire, England. He had ofton expressed a…

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Death of an Old Colonist

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 January 1888 · page 4

BRISBANE, This Day.--The death is announced of the wife of the Hon. James Swan, M.L.C., the founder of the Queensland press. Deceased come to the colcny…

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Fearful Death of a Female Stowaway

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1888 · page 181

During the passage of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's steamer Peveril from Liverpool to Douglas, some seamen, while looking for some gear in the space between the funnel and the protecting casing, were horrified…

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Death of Captain Jeykell

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 February 1888 · page 5

BRISBANE, This Day.--Captain Jeykell, Governor of the Gaol here, died last evening. He had been recovering from a severe attack of typhoid, but a relapse set…

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Death of Dr. Asa Gray

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1888 · page 5

London, Tuesday Night,--The death is announced of Dr. Asa Gray, the, celebrated botanist…

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The Smith-kilrain Fight. the Death of a Journalist. the Murder Theory Discredited. Bo[?]lo[?]

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 February 1888 · page 6

The "tout" who was arrested on suspicion of having been concerned in the death of Mr. M'Neill, the journalist, who mysteriously disappeared after the…

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Death of Lady Parkes

The Australian Star · Friday 3 February 1888 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

THE fears entertained that the weak state of Lady Parkes' health for some time past would prove fatal, were confirmed to-day, when she expired, at a quarter to 6 a.m…

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Death of Lady Parkers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1888 · page 5

We regret to have to announce the death of Lady Parkes, wife of Sir Henry Parkes, which took place at their residence, Hampden Villa, Balmain, early yesterday morning. The deceased lady had been very ill for…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 44

"All that tread the globe are but handful to the tribes that slumber in its bosom."…

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Funeral of Lady Parkes

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 5

SIR HENRY PARKES having expressed a wish that the funeral of his late wife should bo as private as possible, only a few personal friends of the deceased lady and the…

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Death, of Lady Parkes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 242

We regret to have to announce the death of Lady Parkes, which took place at an early hour on Thursday morning at her residence, Hampton Villa, Balmain. Lady Parkes was the only daughter of Mr. Robert…

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Death of Daily Parkes

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 7

Great regret is expressed for the death of Lady Parkes, wife of the Premier. Lady Paries had been in feeble health for some time, bub her death at the last was unexpected, She expired at the…

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Death of Lady Parkes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 16

THE death of Lady Parkes took place at about a quarter to 6 o'clock on Thursday morning, at her residence, Hampton Villa, Balmain. Lady Parkes was the only daughter of Mr. Robert…

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COUNTRY. Scene at a Funeral

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 6

KIAMA, This Day.--Some scandal has been caused here by a scene which took place at a funeral yesterday. A Mrs. Neill, a Roman Catholic, was being buried in…

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Death of Mary Howitt. London

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 4

The death is announced at an advanced age, of Mrs. Mary Howitt, the litterateur…

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Disgraceful Scene at a Funeral. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1888 · page 5

KIAMA, Friday.—A disgraceful scene occurred at the funeral of Mrs. Nell yesterday. Mrs. Neil is a Protestant but married a Roman Catholic; She, however, had her children…

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Lady Parkes' Funeral

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1888 · page 5

THE funeral of Lady Parkes at Faulconbridge, on Saturday, was of a semi-private character. The chief mourners were Sir Henry Parkes, Mr. Varney Parkes, M.L.A.,…

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Funeral of Lady Parkes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1888 · page 4

The remains of the late Lady Parkes were interred on Saturday at Fauiconbridge. The funeral cortege, including a hearse, three carriages and a number of cabs, arrived at the…

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Death of Mrs. Howitt

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The death is announced of Mrs. Mary Howitt, the well- known authoress and poetess. Mrs. Mary Howitt, the daughter of Mr…

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