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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1902

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Death of a Widow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 8

A widow named Anna Walsh, about 76 years of age, residing alone in a small house in Buckingham-street, Redfern, had not been seen by the neighbours since Tuesday last. As they regarded the matter with…

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Death of Mrs. Jackson

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 3

Last Thursday there passed over the Dark River Mrs. Jackson, wife of the Rev. Daniel Jackson, of Yass. And the world is the poorer for her death, for…

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Death of Mr. Julius Perry

The Australian Star · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 6

The death under rather distressing circumstances of Mr. Julius Perry, father of the Minister for Public Instruction, occurred at Parramatta on Friday. Mr. Perry was at…

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Obituary. "Johnny" Briggs

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 4

LONDON, January 11, 5.5 p.m.—"Johnny" Briggs, the famous Lancashire cricketer, died in the Manchester Royal (Lunati Asylum at Cheadle to-day…

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Death of a Noted Cricketer. the Popular "Johnny" Briggs

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--The death is announced of John Briggs, the cricketer, in Cheadle Asylum. The deceased cricketer a few years ago was as well known to Australian as to English followers…

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A Noted Cricketer. Death of Briggs. LONDON, January 11

The Australian Star · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 5

Mr. J. Briggs, the well-known cricketer, has died in Cheadle Asylum…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Briggs. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 7

Mr. J. Briggs, the well-known cricketer, has died in Cheadle Asylum. The above information will cause a feeling of regret in every country where cricket is known, for…

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Strange Death of an Infant

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 6

At the inquest concerning the death of the child of Mr. Kennedy, at Arcade premises, important evidence was given when the inquiry was resumed this morning. A girl, aged 13,…

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Funeral of the Late W. T. Rea

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. William Taylor Rea took place on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian portion of the Necropolis. The deceased was for many yours with W. T…

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Death of a Canadian Minister. Thrown From a Horse. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

Mr. R. R. Dobell, Minister without portfolio in the Canadian Cabinet, was thrown from his horse ou Saturday, at Folkestone and died during the evening…

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Strange Death of an Infant. Peculiar Conduct of the Mother, Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

The inquest was continued to-day from Saturday on the body of Sidney Kennedy, a child 3 years of age, found dead on the premises of Professor Kennedy on Saturday morning. The evidence was of a…

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Death of a Boy. a Strange Case. Another South Australian Mystery. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

The inquest was continued this morning into the death of Sydney Kennedy, a boy 4 years old who was found dead on the premises of "Professor" Kennedy; at the Arcade,…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. S. Moore

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Samuel Moore, of Castle Hill, whose lamented death was reported in our last issue, took place on Saturday. The Rev. E. G. Cranswick officiated,…

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The Late Mr. H. J. Lawn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

Last evening a muffled peal was rung at St. Mary's Cathedral in memory of Mr. Hugh J. Lawn, "captain" of St. Mary's bell tower, who died on Friday at his residence, Forest Lodge. Deceased…

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Death of Mrs. Clarke

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Much sympathy is expressed in the Granville district on account of the death on Saturday of Catherine, the wife of Mr. Clarke, of Binalong-street, and the…

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Death of a Volunteer

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

Trooper Hermel, of the new contingent, after rifle practice to-day, became ill, and died at the hospital…

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Death of a School Teacher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

The police are investigating the death of a single woman named Edith Mary Burrage, 28, which occurred last Sunday at North Fit[?]ioy. The woman was a country school teacher. She came to…

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Ryde Council. Adjournment in Respect to the Late Mr. Short

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Redshaw), and Aldermen Benson, Tucker, Sutton,…

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Current News. Death of Mr. Julius Perry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Another old resident of Parramatta passed away rather suddenly on Friday evening in the person of Mr. Julius Perry (father of the present Minister for Public Instruction), who has…

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Cycling. Amateur Championship Carnival. League and Union Notes. Death of W. B. VAUGHAN

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

THE Australasian Championship Amateur Cycling and Athletic Race meeting of the Cyclists' Union, which took place at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday last, was…

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