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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1897

1,828 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 92

Pressman and Politician. Death of Patrick Maguire

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 7

Patrick Maguire, political, leader and editor, died at his home in the Roxbury district of Boston, Mass., Nov. 28, from the effects of a paralytic shock sustained three days before. Mr. Maguire's family were…

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Death of a Bishop. Dr. W. Basil Jones

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night. -- The death is announced of the Right Rev. William Basil Jones, D.D., Bishop of St. David's, in his 75th year…

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Death of Mr. Coventry Patmore. a Distinguished Convent

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 7

We announce with regret (says the CATHOLIC TIMES, December 4) the death of Mr. Coventry Patmore, which took place at Lymington on Thursday, after a few day's illness. Mr…

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Death of Mr. J. LEEDS. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

The City Coroner conducted an inquest at "Kerribee," Hereford-street, Glebe, yesterday, the late residence of Mr. Joseph Leeds, relative to that…

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Obituary. the Bishop of St. David's. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 9

The death is announced of the Right Rev. William Basil JOnes, D.D., Bishop of St. David's, in his 75th year…

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A Distressing Death. The Thompson Paternity Case. Sad Death of Bourke. End of a Homerkable Case Influential Friands

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 9

At Shoreditch, on November 24, Dr. W. Wynn Westcott, Coroner, held an inquiry with reference, to the death of 'Arthur Henry Cornelius Rourke, 48…

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The Melbourne Murder. The Murdered Man. The Accused Clerk Phillips. Apparent Indifference -- Excitement in Melbourne-- Work of the Detectives-- A Blood-stained Hand Kerchief-- The Inquest-- The Funeral

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 6

Mr. Harold Bradley, the barman at the City Tattersall's Club, was intimately acquainted with Brady, under whom he had served in the capacity of…

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About Some Highwaymen. Which was the Worst? Highwayman or Statesman. Bully or Sneak -- Colonel Hanger's Experiences--A Useful Character --A Highwayman's Obituary

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 7

Highway robbery was extraordinarily rife in England and Ireland for years before and after New South Wales was made a penal settlement in consequence…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Leeds

The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Joseph Leeds, whose sad and sudden death has caused deep regret among his wide circle of friends in private and business…

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Death of an Architect

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5

FORBES, Monday.—Mr. Alex. Leifermann, an architect, of Sydney, and son of Mr. Charles Laifermann, of Forbes, died at his father's residence last night from paralysis of the brain…

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Death of Captain Eldred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5

Many of our readers will regret to hear of the death of Captain Eldred. The deceased had long been connected with the commercial life of Sydney, and for some years has acted…

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Death of Sir Travers Twiss

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 6
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LONDON, January 17.—The death, is announced of Sir Travers Twiss, Q.C., D.C.L., F.R.S., in his 88th year. [The late Sir Travers Twiss, the eldest son of…

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Death of Consul-general Eldred

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5

The death of Captain William Henry Eldred, Consul-General for Chili, occurred at his residence, Walsh's-avenue, Randwick, yesterday. Deceased had, it seems, been ailing for about a…

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Death of Mr. Brien, Seven Hills

The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 6

Mr. T. Brien, a 40-years' resident of the Seven Hills district, died on the 15th Instant, aged 83 years. The deceased gentleman left several…

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Death of Captain Eldred. Consul-general for Chill

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 6

Captain William Henry Eldred, Consul-General for Chili, died at his residence, Walch's Avenue, Randwick, yesterday, at the age of 78 years. The deceased had been ill for about a week, and his death, though…

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Death of Sergeant Barnett. a Well-known Police Officer

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 6

The death occurred last night at his residence, Victoria-street, Chatswood, of Sergeant James Barnett, for many years a well-known and popular police officer of No. 2 division. Deceased, Who was a…

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Obituary. Sir Travers Twiss. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5

The death, is announced of Sir Travers Swiss, Q.C., D.C.L., F.R.S., in his 88th year the eminent legal authority and writer…

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The Melbourne Murder Case. Further Evidence Against Phillips. the Funeral of Brady

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The detectives are still engaged piecing together the circumstantial evidence against Phillips. The parcel of cartridges, which the accused posted to his brother at Dargo,…

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Death of Captain Eldred

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

Captain William Henry Eldred, Consul-General for Chili, expired at his residence, Walsh's Avenue, Randwick, on Sunday, aged 78 years. The deceased had been…

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