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Obituaries & funerals, 1902

2,485 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 125

Death of Mr. F. Thomas

Evening News · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 4

Mr. Fred. Thomas, a well-known resident of Summer Hill, and one of the best-known bowlers of the State, died at his residence, Parramattaroad, near Sloane-street, early on Sunday…

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Death of Mr. Robert Miller

Evening News · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3

Mr. Robert Miller, J.P., a well-known wholesale grocer and wine and spirit merchant, of 66 Clarence-street, Sydney, died at his residence, "Rathlin," Livingstone-road, Marrickville, on…

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Death of Dr. M. J. Clune

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 7
Also in The Australian Star

Dr.Michael J.Clune died on Friday at his residence, Palmyra, Ridge-street, North Sydney, at the age of 54 years. Dr.Clune, who was a well-known medical…

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Death of Mr. Frederick Thomas. Consequences of a Plucky Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 8

General regret was expressed not only in bowling circles but amongst many other sections of the community to whom Mr.Fred. Thomas was known, when on Saturday it was learned that that…

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The Late Mr. John Dawson

Evening News · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. John Dawson, who was, with one exception, the oldest solicitor in this State, took place on Monday at Rookwood, the Rev. W. H. Yarrington, assisted by the Rev…

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The Late Mr. F. Thomas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

The remains of the late Mr. Frederick Thomas, who died on Sunday morning from injuries received while trying to stop a runaway horse on Friday, were interred yesterday in the Church of England portion of…

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The Late Mr. Robert Miller, J.p

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

The remains of the late Mr. Robert Miller, J.P., were conveyed from his late residence, Rathlin, Livingstone-road, Marrickville, yesterday, to the Necropolis for interment. There was a large…

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Funeral of Dr. Clune

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 5

The remains of Dr. M. J. Clune. whose death war, reported in yesterdays "Daily; Telegraph," were interred in the Petersham, Cemetery yesterday. A requiem mass was celebrated at St…

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Death of Mr. John Dawson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

There passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 82, in the person of Mr. John Dawson, one of the oldest solicitors of the State. Mr. Dawson was one of the few members of the legal profession whose…

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Death of Mr. John Dawson. One of Sydney's Oldest Solicitors

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 4

A quiet, unassuming man, who never courted publicity, yet one of the honest, genial, impressive personalities, as well-known almost as the face on the Post-office clock, was Mr…

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The Late Mr. Robert Miller

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 6

Mr. Robert Miller, whose death occurred on Saturday, was a well-known Sydney merchant, who came to Australia from the old…

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Death of Mrs. Wilkinson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 7

The death is announced of Mrs. Elizabeth Sybil Wilkinson, wife of ex-Judge W. H. Wilkinson, which occurred at Hereford House, Glebe Point, yesterday, at 8.15 a.m. The deceased lady was a…

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Strange Death of a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 8

Elizabeth Mary Catherine Aiken, residing with her husband, Thomas Aiken, at 39 Lower Campbell-street, Surry-hills, while attempting to cross Bourke-street near Campbell-street, was knocked…

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Death of W B. Vaughan

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 10

The death is reported of W. B. Vaughan, the American rider who visited Australia last season with Ivor Lawson and J. M. Chapman. After an unsuccessful season out here, Vaughan rode well on his return to America, and…

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Death of W. Short, Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

Mr. W. Short, Council Clerk at Ryde (who about a month ago was attacked by an epileptic seizure), died in the Gladesville Hospital at noon on Monday. Though ho suffered terribly…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Cadell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 7

A private cablegram has been received announcing the death in England of Mr. Thomas Cadell, aged 42. The deceased gentleman was some years ago well known as an importer of purebred Ayrshire cattle,…

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Death of Mr. William Short

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 7

A much respected resident of Ryde, Mr. William Short, who was for many years council clerk of the borough, died at the Gladesville Hospital (whither he had been removed for special treatment)…

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Death of Mrs. George Ceates, Son

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

Mrs. George Coates, wife of ex-Alderman George Coates, J.P., of Granville, died at her husband's residence, "Chornbury Villa," William-street Granville, on Saturday last…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Smithson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 7

The death of Mr. William Henry Smithson, an old and respected resident of Hurstville, took place at the Sydney Hospital on Saturday last. The deceased gentleman, who was 56 years of age, was a son of…

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