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Obituaries & funerals, 1899

2,144 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 108

Death of Mrs. Catherine Dennis

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 9

An old and valued public servant has passed many in the person or Mrs. Catherine Dennis, for many years matron of the George-street Asylum,Parramatta, The deceased lady was 68 years of…

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Death of Mr. Richard Craven

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

We have to record the death of Mr. Ricbard Cravan, which took place at his [?], Preston, Birrell-street, Waverley, yesterday morning, after a lingering illaress, at the age of 53 years…

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Death of Mr. L. G. Thompson

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Mr. Lindsay George Thompson died at hie residence, Burwood, yesterday, from am attack of pneumonia and pleurisy, at the age of 62 years. The deceased gentleman some years ago entered…

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Obituary. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

The death is announced of Father Chiniquy, who renounced the Roman Catholic faith, and who lectured in Australia some years ago…

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Death of Mr. Henry Jenkins. Ex-Mayor of Rydalmere

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

The weary illness of Mr. Henry Jenkins, of the Royal Hotel, Rydalmere, was relieved by death on Friday evening. Although the end was expected, general regret was expressed at…

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Death of Richard Craven. a Mining Millionaire. His Fight for Fortune

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

There passed away at Waverley yesterday morning one of the richest men in Australia, in the person of Richard Craven, mineowner-and speculator. Mr. Craven, who was by no means an old…

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Funeral of This Late Mr. Richard Craven

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 5

In connection with the funeral of the late Mr. Richard Craven, a requiem mess for the dead was held at [?]reston (the decensed' late reidence), Birrell-street, Waverley yesterday, at 10 a.m., by…

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Personal. the Late Mr. Lindsay George Thompson, J.p

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Lindsay G. Thompson took place yesterday at Waverley, a very large number of people being present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The…

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The Late Richard Craven. Funeral at Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 7

The remains of the late Mr. Richard Craven were interred at the Waverley Cemetery yesterday afternoon, when there were a large number of mourners present. Prior to leaving…

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Drowned in a Waterhole. Sad Death of a Boy

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 5

The City Coroner this morning, at the Rugby Hotel, Newtown, inquired into the circumstances under which Percy William Marshall, aged 7, met his death yesterday evening…

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Fearful Death of Snowshovellers. Stepped in Front of a Fast Express

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 4

A Buffalo despatch to the " Victoria Colonist" (B.C.), dated December 13, states:—" Eight man were killed and four injured at Winspear Bridge, near Corfu, on the New York Central Railway, this…

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The Late Mr. W. Litchfield

Evening News · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 5

TINGHA, Friday.—On Monday last a telegram was received from Sydney stating that Mr. W. Litchfield, J. P., or Tingha, had diad at his son's residence, at Glebe, Sydney. The news caused…

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Mrs. Dennis' Funeral

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 4

The mortal remains of Mrs. Dennis (late Matron of the asylum for the Infirm and Destitute, Parramatta), were interred at St. John's Cemetery, Parramatta, on…

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The Late Mr. Albert Evans. Memorial Service

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 8

On Sunday last the pretty Church on the hill at Emu was well filled with worshippers from many parts of the district. who came to take part in the memorial service…

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Death of General Garcia

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 158

The Washington correspondent of the Vancouver "Daily News" telegraphed on December 11 :—General Calixto Garcia, the distinguished Cuban warrior and leader, and the bead of the commission…

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Death of Mrs. Roper

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 4

Mrs. R. Roper, a well-known old resident of Parramatta North, died on the 18th inst., after a long and wasting illness and her remains were interred in St. John's…

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Death of Mr. R. Craven

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 43

The colonial turf has lost another good supporter in Mr. Richard Craven, who died on Tuesday 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 Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 167

Racing men throughout Australia will regret to learn that Mr. Richard Craven, the well-known and popular sportsman, passed over to the great majority at his residence. Preston, Birrel-street, Waverley,…

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Obituary. In Memoriam

The Methodist · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 11

It matters little what hour of the clay The righteous fall asleep. Death cannot come To him untimely who is fit to die. The less of the cold earth, the more of heaven:…

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