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Obituaries & funerals, 1900

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Death of Captain James Parker

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Captain James Thos. Parker, the veteran ship-owner, and one of the founders of the well-known intercolonial firm of Huddart, Parker, and Co., died at his residence,…

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Russia in the East. The Czar's Troops Massing. Reported Death of the Ameer. LONDON, January 8, 6.40 a.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 5

It is semi-officially announced in St. Petersburg that, in view or alarming rumours as to the death of the Ameer Afghanistan, and an agitation among the Hindoo Kush tribes,…

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Russian Activity in Asia. Reported Death of the Ameer. Agitation Among the Hindoo Kush Tribes. Russian Troops Massing. Intimidating Great Britain. Mobilising the British Fleet Urged. London, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 5

It is semi-officially announced in St. Petersburg that, in view of alarming rumours as to the death of the Ameer of Afghanistan and an agitation…

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The Late Mr. J. Goddard

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1900 · page 2

Mr. J. Goddard, who will be remembered by many Parramattans as a police trooper in the days when Sergeant Bremner reigned supreme at the local police station, died…

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The Warrigal at Adelaide. Death of Two Horses. Two Men's Places to Be Filled

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1900 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The Warrigal, with "A" Battery (N.S.W. Artillery) aboard, is expected to leave Port Adelaide at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning, and will coal at Albany. The…

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Death of Frailty

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1900 · page 7

The brood mare Frailty, one of the gems of the Stud Book, died a few days ago at Mr. Thomas Morrin's stud, Wellington Park. New Zealand, full of years mid honours Bred…

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Death of Bates, the Cricketer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The death is announced of William Dates, the famous Yorkshire and international cricketer, at the age of 44…

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Manly Diving Accident. Death of Brierley

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1900 · page 4

Reginald Brierley, the young man who met with a serious accident while diving at the Manly Lagoon, on New Year's Day, died from his injuries in the local cottage…

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Obituary. London, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1900 · page 7

The death is announced of William Bates, the cricketer, who visited Australia on four occasions…

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English Mail News. the Panama Canal. the French Navy. Scenes at an American Fire. Death of a Distinguished Missionary. Russo-persian Railways. Native Troubles in British North Borneo. the London to Budapest Telegraph. the American Cycling Furore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1900 · page 4

The mails by the steamer Rome were delivered in Sydney yesterday. She brings flies of English papers to December 8, from which the following interesting items are called:…

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The Late Mr. David Mackey

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 4

The death of Mr. David Mackey, sen., which occurred at the residence of his son (ex-Alderman Robert Mackey), Crown-street, Surry-hills, on Saturday last, removes from the public life of the…

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Funeral of an Old Resident

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 2

The late Mr. Edward Renwick, who die on the 8th instant, at his residence in Colrington-street, Darlington, arrived in this city, the day the Duke of Wellington was b[?]ried,…

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Cricket. Death of an English Professional

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

In yesterday's issue we announced by cable the death of William Bates, the English professional cricketer. He played for Yorkshire for many years, was an aggressive batsman, and an excellent bowler…

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The Late Mrs. M'Namara

The Catholic Press · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 17

The funeral on Sunday last of Mrs. M'Namara (relet of the late Mr. P. M'Namara who, arriving in this colony, some 40 years age, after a lengthened residence…

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Personal. the Late Mr. Norman Smith

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 11

The announcement of the unexpected death, in his 28th year, at his father's residence, Tox[?]eth- street, Glebe, of the late Mr. Norman Smith, will be received with regret by his colleagues and…

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Death of Clorane

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 47

By the death of Clorane it is quite probable (says the "Field") that breeders have sustained a severe loss, for, although there was a flaw in the big chestnut's pedigree which prevented him…

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Death of Father Buggy

The Catholic Press · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 12

The Rev. Father Buggy of Alol Saints' West Kempsey, died on Tuesday evening. Although he had been ill for some time past his death came as a painful surprise to all. He…

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Death of Trooper Bradford

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 14

LONDON, January 2.—Trooper G. Bradford, of the New Zealand contingent, who was wounded in action near Arundel on December 19, and subsequently made prisoner by the Boers and conveyed…

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Transferring Bees. the Late Mr. J. Carroll's Method

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 66

Mr. A. J. Thynne writes us as follows:—Over 26 years ago I had a swarm of bees in a gin-case, the then usual beehive. The late Mr. J. Carroll introduced the bar frame hive from America,…

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Death of Mrs. Charles Bissell

The Catholic Press · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 13

Many of our readers will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Bissell, relict of the late Mr. Charles Bissell, which sad event took place at her residence…

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