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Obituaries & funerals, 1888

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The Reported Death of the Emperor of Germany

The Australian Star · Friday 9 March 1888 · page 4

ALTHOUGH only cabled to us as a current report, the death of the old Emperor WILLIAM may be regarded as one of those probabilities which approximate to…

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Latest Cables. Death of the German Emperor. BERLIN

The Australian Star · Friday 9 March 1888 · page 5

The latest bulletin issued by the physicians in attendance on the Emperor of Germany is that His Majesty is slightly better, though still Tory weak. He has…

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The Death of the First Born

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 8

Snowdrop, fading on the lap, Fond embraced by mother's arm, Tears, with rainbows, flow upon Love's own dearest sweetest charm…

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Death of the Emperor of Germany

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 4

News reached us on Friday morning, at 11 o'clock of the death of the. Emperor of Germany, at the ripe age of 91. The latest English telegrams states that Emperor…

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A New Irish Drama. Life and Death of Robert Emmet

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 6

It seems still as in a drama on Robert Emmet were like a history of Ireland—a work yet to be written. Mr. Clarke's drama, published quite recently in London and New York, has been…

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Sudden Death of an Actor.—Sad Scene at the Grave

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 523

The English Opera Company, at the Princess Theatre' Melbourne, gave their first performance of "Faust" last Saturday night, before a crowded audience. Mr. Lenmare appeared as Faust, and Mr. F. Frederic as…

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Obituary. "All that tread the globe are but a handful to the tribes that slumber in its bosom."-BRYANT

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 28

THE REV. C. S. PEERY.—This well-known Melbourne clergyman has died in the parsonage of St. Jude's Church, Carlton (Viotoria). He was the son of Mr. Samuel Perry, and was born in…

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Latest Cables. (Our Special Message.) Death of the German Emperor. the False Reports. the Final Scenes. Excitement in Europe. Departure of the Crown Prince for Berlin. London, Friday, 8.30 a.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 5

A most profound sensation was created last night throughout Europe, owing to the report circulated that tho Emperor William had died. It subsequently…

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Death of the Emperor William. the Emperor in a Deathlike Sleep for Several Hours. Breathed His Last at 8.30 A.m. on Friday. Enormous Crowds Surrounding the Imperial Palace. the News Kept Secret for State Reasons. Prince William Temporarily Appointed Regent. Approaching Departure of the Crown Prince From San Remo. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 8, 5 P.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 13

The Emperor William of Germany is much weaker, and the worst fears are entertained. All the theatres are closed. MARCH 8, 7.55 P.M…

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Death of a Jockey

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--A jockey named Garnett, while riding a race at Dederang, near Wangaratta, yesterday, was killed by the horse bolting and dashing the lad against a tree…

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Death of the Emperor William

The Australian Star · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 6

The Colonial Secretary issued instructions this morning to the military authorities that minute guns should be fired, beginning at noon, in honour of the memory…

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Death of the German Emperor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Morning,--It is officially reported that the Emperor o£ Germany died at half-past 8 this morning. extraordinary edition of the Government…

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Death of the Emporor of Germany. His Last Moments. Berlin, Friday Evening

The Australian Star · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 5

The Emperor of Germany conversed repeatedly and touchingly during the night with those around him. At seven o'clock on Friday morning he suffered a…

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Death of the Emperor William. Profound Sorrow in Germany. Sympathy Throughout Europe. British Court in Mourning. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 7

Further particulars have been received from Berlin in regard to the death of the Emperor William. His Imperial Majesty died in a half-sitting posture on a camp…

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Death of a Sea Captain

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 6

BRISBANE, This Day.--The schooner Eliza Mary brings news of the death of Captain John M'Dougall of fever at the Solomon Islands…

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Inquests. Strange Death of a Sawyer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 4

An inquest was held before the City Coroner, at the Prince Alfred Hospital yesterday, concerning the death of a man named David Raynor, aged 83, who died in the institution on…

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Death of the Emperor of Germany the Body Lying in State. Arrangements for the Funeral Obsequies. Attendance of Foreign Royalties. National Mourning in Germany. Condolences by the French President. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Corresspondent.) London, Mar. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 7

The announcement of the death of the late Emperor William to the Reichstag was made by Prince Bismarck amidst a scene of dramatic interest. The Chancellor exhibited the…

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Accidents at the Hawkesbury Bridge. Death of a Workman. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Peat's Ferry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 8

Another accident occurred at the Hawkesbury Bridge this morning. A man named Dauiel Cullen got his hand severely crushed between a large iron bucket and a stone, and had to proceed to Sydney this afternoon to have his…

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The Death of the Emperor of Germany. the Scene at the Last. Counsel to Prince William. "Fritz, Dear Fritz." the New Emperor, Frederick Iii. Arrival in Berlin

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--Particulars of the scene at the death of the Emperor William have been published. ALL the Royal Family except the Crown…

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Funeral of the Late Emperor. Berlin

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 March 1888 · page 4

The funeral of the late Emperor William will take place on Friday, and the body is to be buried in the royal mausoleum at Charlottenburg…

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