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Obituaries & funerals, 1902

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Strange Death of an Infant. the Mother Charged Before the Police Court Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the Adelaide Police Court this morning when the case of alleged murder against "Madame Kennedy," arising out of the inquiry into the death of her child, Sidney…

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Cycling Chronicle. the League. the Annual Meeting and Coming Elections. Walne's Recent Victory—Death of Vaughan—And News in General

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 6

It is reported from America that W. B. Vaughan, who. with Ivor Lawson and J. M. Chapman, raced last season, died of typhoid fever. He did not do much good…

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The Death of Opperman

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 16.—Mr. Bennet Burleigh, the correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," says that a shell killed General Opperman in the fight north of Amersfoort. It is…

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The Death of Opperman. Its Results. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 7

Mr. Bennet Burleigh, the war correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," says that a shell killed General Opperman in the fight north of Amersfoort. It is expected that his death…

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The Late Mr. Robert Miller

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 154

A useful life, that of Mr. Robert Miller, closed on the 4th instant. Mr. Miller arrived in New South Wales in 1841, and was one of the early merchants of the State. He entered the service of Mr…

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The Late Mr. John Dawson

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 25

The late Mr. John Dawson was, with one exception, the oldest solicitor in New South Wales. He was born at Weelsby, Lincolnshire, in 1819, and 24 years later came to Australia. Having…

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Obituary

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

AN old and respected resident, in the person of Mrs. E. Edwards, of “Pine Villa,” Croydon-road, Hurstville, passed away on Friday, 10th…

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A Funeral Reform

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 3

Public funerals of persons who die from certain contaglous diseases are to be restricted in Oakland (U.S.A.), according to amendments to the health regulations which have…

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Death of a Diver

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 8

The death was also announced from apoplexy of Mr. John Tolman, a well-known diver. He had been diving for a ship's anchor in Vila Harbor, and, after several unsuccessful attempts, he…

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Death of Mr. A. K. Lee

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 6

WEST MAITLAND; Friday—By the death Of Mr. Arthur K. Lee, which occurred yesterday at his parents residence, Maitland has been deprived of one of its most popular citizens…

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Death of John Briggs, the English Cricketer

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 162

John Briggs, the English cricketer, died in Cheadle Lunatic Asylum last week. He was born in October, 1862, and was therefore in his 40th year. He was one of the best lefthand bowlers…

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Death of Mr. E. C. Swanson, B.a

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 17

Keen regret was felt by the many friends and relatives of Mr. Edmund Swanson, B.A., when his death was reported at the Sacred Heart Hospice on December 28 last. Deceased, who…

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Obituary. Mr. P. O'Brien, Pipeclay

The Catholic Press · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 20

An old identity passed away at Pipeclay recently in tho person of Mr. P. O'Brien. The deceased was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and was 72 years of age…

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Tragedy at Nice. the Mysterious Death of an Englishman

The World's News · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 5

The mysterious disappearance of an Englishman at Nice was the subject of a special meeting of the British Chamber of Commerce there the other day…

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Death of Johnny Briggs. (See portrait on page 26.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 52

Our London correspondent cables tbat Johnny Briggs, the famous Lancashire cricketer, died in the Manchester Royal (Lunatic) Asylum at Cheadle on January 11…

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Death of Mr. P. J. Holdsworth

Evening News · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 4

Mr. Philip Joseph Holdsworth, who for many years was a well-known figure in the literary life of New South Wales, died suddenly last, night at Woollahra. Mr. Holdsworth was a Sydney…

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Obituary. Sir Ellis Ashmead-bartlett

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday Afternoon.--The death is announced of Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, in the 53rd year of his age. Although the late Sir Ellis…

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Obituary. Sir E. Ashmead Bartlett

Evening News · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 18, 2.40 p.m.—Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, M.P. for Ecclesall Division of Sheffield, died to-day, after a short illness. (Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett was the eldest son…

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Death of a Young Woman. While Under Chloroform

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 6

The circumstances connected with the death of May Jane Boswell (22), who died in Sydney Hospital while under the influence of an anaesthetic on Friday, were investigated by the Deputy City…

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OBITUARY. Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett. LONDON, January 18

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 4

The death is announced of Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, M.P., aged 53 years. [Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett was a son of Mr. Ellis Bartlett, of Plymouth,…

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