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Obituaries & funerals, 1898

2,114 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 106

Funeral of Mr. John Bridge

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 14

At St. Mary's Cathedral on January 13 a solemn Requiem High Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Mr. John Bridge, whose remains arrived from England recently. The coffin…

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The Late Mr. John Bridge. the Requiem and Burial

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 18

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 Sydney…

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The Late Mr. W. SYSON. (See portrait an page 29.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 46

Much regret has been felt in chess circles in Sydney at the death in Brisbane of Mr. Walter Syson. He was one of the leading players in Queensland, and used to play frequently across…

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Death of Mrs. D. T. Bishop

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 10

Mrs. D. T. Bishop, who died a Manly on the 7th instant, was a member of an old Parramatta family, being the eldest surviving child of the late…

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Death, of Mr. C. P. Villiers

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 167

The Eight Hon. Charles Pelham Villiers, the Liberal Unionist M.P. for South Wolverhampton, and "the Father of the House of Commons," who was reported to be in a sinking condition…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Jackson

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

Another "old identity," in the person of Mr. Simuel Jackson, of Mulgoa, has passed from our and the place which knew him will know him no more. His was a…

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Death of Dean Liddell. London, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 9

Tho death is announced at tho age of 87 of the Very Kev. Henry Geoigo Liddel, D.D, lato Donn of Christ Church, Oxfoul…

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Death of an Adelaide Identity Adelaide

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. Adam Adamson, a well-known connection of the Chamber of Manufactures, of which he was a prominent member for very many years, died last night…

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Suspicious Death of a Woman

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

A married woman named Laura Hurry, residing with her husband ai Good hope-street, Paddington, was admitted to the Prince Alfred Hospital at about half-past 6 o'clock on Friday evening in a…

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Strange Shorting Fatality. Death of an Unknown Man. A Woman Charged

The Australian Star · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

A strange shooting case, which had a fatal termination, occurred a little before 3 o'clock this morning at 312 "Victoria-street, Darling-hurst. The shooting, it is alleged, was done…

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Peculiar Death of a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 6

The death of a married woman named Laura Jane Hurry formed the subject of an inquest conducted by the City Coroner at Prince Alfred Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased lately resided at Goodhope-st., Padding…

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Death of Mr. Worsnop. Adelaide

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 6

Mr Thomas Worsnop, town clerk, died this morning. He had filled the office of town clerk for 29 years, and was recognised as one of the best authorities on municipal…

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Death of the Adelaide Town Clerk

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Mr. Thomas Worsnop, B.A., LL.B., town clerk of Adelaide, died this morning, at the age of 80. Deceased had been closely identified with the municipal life of…

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South Australia. Death of the Town Clerk of Adelaide. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

Mr. Thomas Worn[?]op, town clerk of Adelaide died at his residence at North Adelaide to-day, aged 80 years. He had not been in good health for some time, but until tho last few weeks had…

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Death of Madame Henry

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star

The death of Madame Juliette Henry, which occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Higginbotham, in Edgecliffe-road, Woollahra, will cause sincere regret among her large…

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Strange Death of a Farmer

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 3

TENTERFIELD, Tuesday.--Thomas Mills, a farmer, residing at Tarban Creek, ten miles from here, was found dead under peculiar circumstances last night. About 7 o'clock he went to…

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Death of Mr. G. Dixon, M.p

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The death is announced of Mr. George Dixon, Liberal Unionist M.P. for the Edgbaston Division of Birmingham. The late Mr. George Dixon sat for Birmingham…

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Death of Mr. Geo. Dixon, M.p

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

LONDON, January 25.-The death is announced of Mr. George Dixon, the Unionist member for the Edgbaston Division of Birmingham…

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Funeral of Croot. As Impressive Scene. The Jury's Verdict

Referee · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

I call the following from an account, in London SPORTING LIFE, of the funeral of poor Croot, the English champion bantam-weight boxer, who died through striking his…

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