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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

2,114 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 106

Death of Mrs. J. A. Mackinnon Young

The Australian Star · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 6

Mrs, Mackinnon, wife of Mr. J. A. Mackinnon, ex-M.L,A., died at 6 p.m. yesterday from erysipelas. Her remains will be interred in the local cemetery. The sad news…

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A Famous Musician. Death of "Caradog." The Successful Welsh Choir Conductor

The Australian Star · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 6

English papers just to hand contain an announcement of the death of the celebrated Welsh choir leader "Caradog," which occurred at his residence, Pontypridd, on Saturday,…

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The Late Mrs. Forster

The Methodist · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

The death of Mrs. Forster, of Moruya, on Nov. 22nd ult., at the age of seventy-seven years, has removed from the Moruya district, and from the Wesleyan…

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The Late Mr. John Cock

The Methodist · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

The Wesleyan Church, Gunnedah, was well filled last Sunday evening, 26th ult., when the Rev. W. McCallum officiated, conducting an "in memoriam"…

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Death of a Journalist

Evening News · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 6

BULLI, Saturday.-News was received yesterday of the death, at Cloncurry, Queensland, of Mr. F. W. Wilson, J.P., late proprietor of the Bulli and Clifton "Times." The deceased…

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The Late Mr. E. B. Price, M. Inst. C. E.

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 9

At the usual weekly meeting of the Board of Reference in the Public Works Department, the following resolution was carried:--"The board wish to place on record that in its opinion the…

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Death of Mr. J. O. Machattie

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 18

MR. J. O. Machattie, grazier, of Rocky Falls, and a member of the Dubbo Land Board, was found dead on Sunday morning. He drove out to Mr. Davidson's Elong Elong Station on Saturday with…

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Death of Rev. J. P. Chapman

The Methodist · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 3

Two very solemn Watch-night services took place in Tamworth, on last New Year's eve: one in the church, the other in the still room where, weary and…

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Death of a Sister of Mercy

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 18

SISTER Mary Gertrude died at the Convent on Sunday morning. She was a daughter of Mr. Michael Murray, of West Maitland, and was twenty-four years of age. Having caught a chill at Lambton…

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Death of Mr. J. W. Meldrum

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--Mr. J. W. Meldrum, formerly inspector and colonial manager of the Bank of South Australia, dropped dead to-day…

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The Late Mr. John Bridge. Rbquiem Mass at St, MAKY's CATHEDRAL

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 14

WHEN Mr. John Bridge, the founder of the great firm of "John Bridge and Co.," died in October last at Stirling, Scotland, the members of the family decided to have his remains brought to…

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Death of Miss Wilson. a Mountain Identity

Evening News · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

LAWSON, Saturday.-The death of Miss Wilson, which occurred last night, has caused widespread feelings of regret. Deceased was connected with the Blue Mountain Hotel over thirty years, and…

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Sad Death. Of a Medical Man. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 11

Dr. John O'Connell, a leading medical man," who was a member of the old hospital board, director in the Southern Cross Newspaper Co., a member of all…

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Death of Mr. J. W. Meldrum. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 9

Mr. J. W. Meldrum, formerly of the Bank of South Australia, dropped dead to-day. Mr. J. W. Meldrum, who was upwards of 50…

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Sudden Death. Of Mr. J. W. Meldrum. LONDON, January 14

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 11

Mr. J. W. Meldrum, formerly general manager of the Bank of South Australia, dropped dead in London today…

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Scotland. Death of a Well-known Highland Catholic. Captain Chisholm, of Glassburn

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 6

On Saturday (says the Glasgow Observer) the grave closed over the remains of one who for many years was perhaps the most striking and interesting figure in Strathglass—Captain Archibald MacRa…

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Melbourne Letter. Catholic Schools' Scholarships and Exhibitions. Catholic Colleges' and Schools' Matriculation Results. Death of a Genuine Irish Catholic

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 9

AFTER an extended visit to the Carmelite Irish Province, the Very Rev. Prior Kelly, O.C.C., has returned to his monastery, Port Melbourne. The object of the Prior's visit was to consult with his…

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The Late Mr John Bridge. Requiem at St Mary's. An Imposing Ceremony

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1898 · page 5

THERE was a great gathering at St Mary's Cathedral on Thursday morning last, when a solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Mr John…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. E. B. Price

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1898 · page 3

On Saturday last the funeral of Mr. Edward B. Price, late assistant engineer Public Works Department, took place from his late residence, "Maruna," Ferdinand-street, Hunter's Hill. The cortege,…

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Death of "Lewis Carroll."

Evening News · Monday 17 January 1898 · page 6

LONDON, January 16.—The death is announced of the Rev. Charles Dodgson ("Lewis Carroll"), the author of "Alice in Wonderland," "Through the Looking Glass,"…

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