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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

2,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 132

Death of Signor Verdi London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

The Italian Chamber of Deputies will be draped in mourning for a week in honour of the late Signor Verdi…

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Funeral Arrangements Her Majesty's Wishes. All Europe Represented

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

LONDON, Friday Morning.--The body of her late Majesty will be removed from Osborne House on Friday, February 1, to Windsor Castle via London…

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Funeral Observances in Parramatta. Great Public Service Proposed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

It has been suggested that acombined service at all the churches in Parramatta should be held in Parramatta Park on tho day of the funeral, and that tho cooperation of the…

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Funeral Arrangements. January 27. 2.30 a.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

It is announced that the gun carriage on which, the coffin will rest will be drawn in London from Victoria station to Paddington station by the late Queen's eight…

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Funeral Services. January 29, 12.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

On Sunday morning last the police were compelled to turn away 30,000 people, who endeavoured to attend the memorial services at St. Paul's Cathedral…

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Football. Death of Dr. L. E. F. Neill

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 8

Many good sportsmen and good citizens have died in Australia within the last 12 months. But the community regrets the loss of no truer sportsman and no better…

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Football. Death of Dr. L. E. F. Neill

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 8

Many good sportsmen and good citizens have died in Australia within the last 12 months. But the community regrets the loss of no truer sportsman and no better…

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Obituary. Signor Verdi. London, Jan. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

The death is announced of Signor Verdi, the eminent Italian composer, at the age of 87 years. Jan. 28…

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The Late Queen. Funeral Arrangements. Military Pageant in London

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 3

LONDON, January 26.-The remains of her Majesty were placed in the coffin yesterday, after a special service, and were then taken into the chapelle ardente…

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The Royal Funeral. Representative Up the Colony in England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 8

Mr. Bortou stated yesterday that it was originally intended that the Commonwealth Gorernment should be represented in Eugland on the occas.on of the funeral of the Queen by Lord Jersey, but he had…

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Death of Verdi. the Last of the Great Musicians

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 9

LONDON, Saturday Morning.--The death is announced of Verdi, the famous operatic composer, in his 88th year. LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Verdi died…

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Death of Verdi. London, January 27, 6.30 a.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

The death is announced of Signor Verdi, the eminent Italian composer, at the age of 87 years. Signor Verdi was ill for two days only…

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Death of General Gourko. London, January 29, 12.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

General Count Gourko, Joseph Vassilyevich. who commanded the armies of the Cznr in the Russo- Turkish war of 1877-78, is dead. [General Gourko was born in 1828, and…

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The Late Queen. Funeral Arrangements. The Procession in London. Fabulous Prices for Seats

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, January 29.-The route of the procession on Saturday has been arranged as follows: Starting from Victoria Station at 11 a.m. the funeral cortege will proceed" by way of Buckingham…

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The Royal Funeral Route of Procession Purple Morning. London, January 20, 6 a.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

It has been arranged that starting from Victoria Station at 11 a.m. on Saturday the Royal funeral cortege will proceed via Buckingham Palace-read, past the Palace itself…

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The Late Queen. Funeral Arrangements. A Special Service. LONDON, January 26, 4.25 a.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

At the naval display on the occasion of the funeral of the late Queen the French and other navies will be represented. Members of the House of Lords and House…

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Special Edition 4.30 A.m. the Late Queen. Funeral Preparations. Fixing the Details. the Commanding Admiral

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday Morning.--Admiral Sir Charles Hotham, Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth, will command the warships at the naval portion of the funeral, assisted by…

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Late Edition. Herald Office, 5.45 a.m. Late Queen Victoria. the Funeral Arrangements. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

Admiral Sir Charles Frederick Hotham, K.C.B., will command the squadrons taking part in the naval funeral procession of her late Majesty Queen Victoria. He will be…

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The National Memorials. Impressive Services in the Churches. General Manifestations of Grief and Morning. Proposals far a Great Combined Service in Parramatta. The Royal Funeral, To be with Military Honors

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

The Queen's funeral (as announced by extraordinary to THE ARGUS on Monday) will be conducted with full military honors from' Windsor Castle to the Royal mausoleum at…

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Late Queen Victoria. the Funeral Arrangements. Imposing Naval Escort. Two British Squadrons. Many Foreign Navies Represented. Procession in London. to Be Interred at Frogmore. Solemn Scene in the Chapelle Ardente. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 7

The remains of her Majesty Queen Victoria will be removed from Osborne to Windsor on February 1, via London. The Channel Squadron will escort the vessel conveying…

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