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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1898

2,114 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 106

Obituary. Mr. George Dixon, M.P. LONDON, Jan 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 7

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

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Boxing. Edwards Beats Duggan a Fiasco. Boxing Is South Africa. M'coy and Tut Ryan Write. Croot's Funeral—The Jury's Verdict. Perth Notes—Pars From Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

The much-benefit Abo Hicken was to have been benefited once more in London on the 21st ult. Jerry Marshall has scored a success at last…

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The Late Mr. Geo. W. Gent

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. Geo. W. Gent, which took place yesterday afternoon at the Necropolis, was very largely attended, those who assembled to pay the last tribute of…

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Funeral of Mme. Henry

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 6

The funeral of Mme. Juliette Henry took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The cortege left the residence of her, daughter, Mrs. A. J. Higginbotham, at 2 p.m. The chief…

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Death of Madame Henry

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 7

Mdme. Juliette Henry, well-known throught her connection with the Cercle Litteraire Francais and as beloved for her charming [?]anner as conspicuous for her great talent…

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Death of Mr. John Laird

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 5
Also in Evening News

LONDON, Wednesday.--The death is announced of Mr. John Laird, the Well-known shipbuilder, of the firm of Laird Brothers, of Birkenhead…

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Personal. Death of Madame Henry

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 4

Mme, Juliette Henry, a lady well known in Sydney as being possessed of great talent and a profound knowledge of French literature, died on Tuesday evening at the residence of her…

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Drowned in a Waterhole. Sad Death of a Child

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 7

A sad case of drowning occurred yesterday afternoon in a water-hole off Gardiner's avenue, Marrickville, by which a child named Michael James M'Auliss, aged two…

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Obituary. Mr. John Laird. London, Jan 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 5

The death is announced of Mr. John Laird, of the firm of Laird Brothors, shipbuilders, Birkenhead…

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Disposal of Dead and Funeral Reform. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 3

Sir,-In a recent issue you discussed this question, and advocated cremation, or committing the body to sea. This subject requires consideration, especially for sanitary reasons. No good citizen…

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Tragic Death of Colonel Lowry

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 5

Intelligence reached Cookstown on December 16 of the death of Colonel Lowry, of Rockdale. It appears that he was doing something in the dining-room, assisted by his son-in-law. He was on a…

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Death of a Sportsman. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. Morris Jacobs, a well-known book-maker and racing man, died this morning, the cause of death being exhaustion following on an operation…

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Death of the Parish Priest of Knock

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 5

The announcement of the death of the venerable pariah priest of Knock will be read with feelings of the deepest regret in every part of the country. Indeed, such sentiments will by no means be…

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Death of Mrs. John Boyle O'reilly, Boston

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 5

Mrs. Mary O'Reilly, widow of John Boyle O'Reilly, the Fenian soldier and poet, died very suddenly at 2 a.m. on Monday, November 22, at her home, 34 Wintrop-street, Charlestown District…

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Death of a Valuable Racing Filly. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 12

After the races on Saturday an accident happened which has resulted totally to Mr. W. Crampton's filly White Rosebud, by Far Niente from Rose Cleer, by Trenton from Rosedale (imp.). White Rosebud won…

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A Famous Musician. Death of "Caradog." Hero of a Memorable Contest

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 7

By the death of the celebrated Welsh choir. conductor, "Caradog," Wales has lost a musician of whom the Cambrians were justly proud, and whose memory they will…

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South Australia. Suspicious Death of a Woman. Adelaide, Friday.--The inquest on Mary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 10

Taylor, alias James, who died under suspicious circumstances on January 21, was continued to-day. Dr. Brierly was legally represented, and Drs. Norman of Goolwa, and Napier and Kinmont…

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Death of Captain Tiley

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1898 · page 5
Also in Evening News

The death is announced of Captain J. M. Tiley, who for many years has held the position of Government wharfinger at Darling Harbor. He died yesterday at his residence, 611…

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