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Obituaries & funerals, 1899

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Obituary. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 5

The death is announced of Mr. Nelson Dingley, who was stated a few days ago to be suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia…

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Obituary. Mr. Nelson Dingley

Evening News · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 4

LONDON, January 14.—The death is announced of Mr. Nelson Dingley, author of the Dingley tariff, who had been suffering for some time from pneumonia…

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Death of Nubar Pasha. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 5

The death is announced of Nubar Pasha, the distinguished Egyptian statesman, aged 73 years. Nubar Pasha was an Armenian, and was born…

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Death of Colonel Rowe. a Worthy Colonist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 5

We have to record the death of Colonel Rowe, J.P., Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. and president of the Water and Sewerage Board, which took place at his late residence, Mona,…

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Funeral of the Late Colonel Rowe. Buried in His Uniform

The Australian Star · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 2

The remains of the late Colonel Rowe were interred in the Waverley Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and were accorded a full military funeral, the procession extending over a nine…

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Obituary. Nubar Pasha. a Famous Statesman of Egypt

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--News has been received from Cairo of the death of Nubar Pusha, the famous Egyptian statesman, who held a number of important offices until his…

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Death of Colonel Rowe. a Long Military Life. Sketch of His Career

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 January 1899 · page 6

Colonel Rowe, who had been in a critical condition for some time past, died at an early hour on Saturday morning at his residence, "Mona," Darling Point. The deceased gentleman was,…

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Death of a Prisoner

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 7

An inquest was held by the Coroner at Bilo[?]la Gaol to-day, touching the death of a prisoner named Edward Rowe. Deceased, who was serving a sentence of six months for…

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Death of Mr. R. Craven

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 6

The colonial turf has lost another good supporter in Mr. Richard Craven, who died this morning at his residence, Preston, Waverley. Mr. Craven was a man of means, made principally in…

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Death of Mr. Richard Craven

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 5

The many friends of Mr. Richard Craven will be sorry to learn that he died at his residence, Preston, Waverley, this morning. The deceased gentleman was largely interested…

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Death of the Rev. T.r. M'michael

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 3

The funeral service in connection with the death of the Rev. Thomas Ridley M'Michael, of Granville, took place in the Wesleyan Church, Parramatta, yesterday afternoon. Mr. M'Michael,…

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Murder in the Islands. the Death of Mr. G.h. Thomas. Letter to a Sydney Friend

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 6

On Saturday we published a brief message from Noumea, telling of the murder of Mr. G. H. Thomas, at Malekula, news of which was brought to Noumea by the steamer France, from Vila,…

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Death of a Wesleyan Minister. Solemn Funeral Obsequies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 3

The Rev. Thomas Ridley MacMichael died at South Granville on Saturday last. He had been a great sufferer for the best part of two years, and those who know…

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Current News. The Late Mrs. Phillips

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

The Rev. G. McIntosh preached a funerial sermon in connection with the death of Mrs. Phillips, at St. Andrews, Seven Hills, on Sunday. There was a large…

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Colonel Rowe's Funeral

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

The secretary of the Builders' and Contractors Association, 266 Pitt-street, writes, under date January 10: "Re Colonel Rowe's funeral, reported in to-day's issue. The friends of the. late…

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Death of Mrs. Dennis

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 3

On Monday evening there passed away, in the presence of all her family, Mrs. Catherine Harkland Mahon Dennis, relict of the late James Dennis, at the residence of her…

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Death of Father Chiniquy

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star

LONDON, January 17.—The death is announced of Father Chiniquy, who some years since renounced the Roman Catholic faith, and who afterwards lectured in Australia…

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Death of Mrs. Baker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

On Monday death relieved from suffering Mrs. R. E. Baker, of Parramatta North. The deceased, who was daughter of Mr. Jamieson, formerly of Clifford-street,…

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Death of Mr. R. Craven

Referee · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

The unexpected death of Mr. R[?] Craven, a prominent racing man, occurred on Tuesday night. Although he had not been [?] for very long, a complication of…

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