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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1900

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Obituary. London, January 16, 3.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 5

The death is announced of Sir Alfred Kirby, an ex-sheriff of London and Middlesex, at the age of 59…

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Death of a Victorian. Correction by the War Office. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 7

In an official list of the killed, the War Office corrects the announcement of the death of Private Victor Jones, a member of the Queensland Contingent. The…

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Turf Topics and Tips. Winners of the Week. Notes at Rosehill—Whakawatea Again—The Prize Scores—Death of Frailty—Yearling Prices—In-tercolonial Items—Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap Horses. Selections for Canterbury. Rosehill

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 3

About the best suburban muster of people seen for some time at one of the regular meetings was gathered on Saturday at rosehill, and visitors to that popular…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Luther

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 4

JENOLAN CAVES, Wednesday.--Yesterday Mr. Fredk. Luther, an old and highly respected resident of Gingkin, dropped dead whilst out on his cattle run, several miles from the…

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Funeral of Mr. S. T. Bennett

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Sydney Trenery Bennett, eldest son of Mr. Frank Bennett (one of the proprietors of the "Evening News" and the "Town and Country Journal") took place yesterday. The…

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Death of Mr. J. L. Thompson

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 7

The death took place at Burwood yesterday morning of Mr. J. L. Thompson, for some years travelling instructor to the Department of Agriculture. He had a very wide circle of friends,…

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Obituary. Sir Alfred Kirby

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--The death is announced of Sir Alfred Kirby, an ex-Sheriff of London and Middlesex, at the age of 59…

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Obituary. the Marquis of Lothian

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 4

LONDON, January 17, 3.47 p.m.—The death is announced, at the age of 67, of the Marquis of Lothian. (Schomberg Henry Kerr, Marquis of Lothian,…

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Obituary. Sir Alfred Kirby. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 6

The death is announced of Sir Alfred Kirby, K.B., ex-Sheriff of London and Middlesex, and proprietor of Deptford Distillery, at the age of 59…

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The Sunnyside Engagement. Death of a Victorian. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 7

In an official list of the killed the War Office corrects the announcement of the death of Private Victor Jones, a member of the Queensland Contingent, in the…

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Death of Lord Lothian. London, January 17, 3.47 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 5

The death is announced of the Right Hon. Schomberg Henry Kerr, Kt., P.C., LL.D., Marquess of Lothian, ex- Secretary of State for Scotland, at the age of 66 years…

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The Death of Majorgeneral Wauchope. Message of Sympathy From the Queen. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 9

The London "Times" of December 14, to hand to-day, contains the following reference to the late Major-General Wauchope:—"Mrs. Wauchope, widow of the late General Wauchope, yesterday…

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Latest War News From the Cape. Rumoured Killing of Wounded Boers. the Report Emphatically Denied. Enormous[?] Shipment of War Material. Star Shells for Night Attacks. Funeral of Major-general Wauchope. Enthusiastic Reception of Winston Churchill Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 9

The following Caps news have been received by the steamer Papanui:- Captain R. H. Owen, of the South Lancashire Regiment, has been selected for employment with…

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Obituary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The death is announced of the Marquis of Lothian, eighth of the title, at the ago of 67…

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Personal. the Late Mr. J. L. Thompson

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

The remains of the late Mr. J. L. Thompson, formerly travelling instructor to the Department of Agriculture, were interred in the Presbyterian section of the Necropolis, at Rockwood,…

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Death of Mr. J. L. Thompson

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

In our last issue we mentioned the serious illness of Mr. J. L. Thompson, the Government Agricultural Lecturer. When that was written we had every hope of his ultimate…

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Death of Mr. F. C. Luther

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 6

OBERON, Thursday.—The sudden death occurred at The Boyd on Monday afternoon of Mr. F. C. Luther, one of the leading pastoral of Oberon district. While in the bush, about eight…

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Funeral of the Rev. G. S. Smith

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

The remains of the late Rev. Charles Sidney Smith, one time curate of Christ Church, Sydney, some account of whose career appeared in our issue of the 16th inst. were brought from…

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Obituary. Marquis of Lothian. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

The death is announced of the Marquis of Lothian, aged 66. The ninth Marquis of Lothian, who was born on December 2, 1833, was President of the Society…

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Obituary

The Methodist · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 4

The child who enters life comes not with knowledge or interest; So those who enter death must go as little children sent…

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