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Obituaries & funerals, 1903

1,892 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 95

Death of a Blood Stallion

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 6

WEST MATTLAND, Friday Afternoon. [?] is to hand this morning by telegram of the sudden death yesterday from heart rupture of the imported blood stallion Kingsley,[?]…

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Death of an Esteemed District Lady

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 4

Mrs. Catherine Blinman, a very old and highly esteemed resident of Glenfield, died at her residence there, " Guensey Vale," on Sun­day, after about a month's illness. Deceased,…

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Obituary. Mr. E. Starr

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 9

Bro. Starr was born near Hastings, England, on July 1st, 1816. His parents were Christians, belonging to the…

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Death of the Very Rev. Dean Healy

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 19

The Very Rev. Dean Healy died on Sunday morning last at St. Augustine's presbytery. This news, broken to the Congregation at early Mass (he expired at 7.30 a.m.) by his worthy…

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Obituary. Mr. John Jordan, Casino

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 20

On Sunday afternoon, 4th inst, when the news of Mr. John Jordan's death spread over Casino and district, the residents were literally stunned, and could not realise the fact, that…

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Death of a Cardinal. "The Pope's Right Hand."

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 4

LONDON, January 16, 2.45 p.m.— The death is announced of Cardinal Parocchi, who is described as "the Pope's right hand." The deceased prelate, Lucido Mary Parocchi,…

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Before the Funeral

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1903 · page 1

THE JOKER : "Say, which is the greatest —George Reid, Henry the Eighth, or a spring chicken ?" THE VICTIM : "Dunno."…

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Funeral of Sir F. Sargood. Many Tributes of Respect. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1903 · page 7

The funeral of the late Senator Sir Frederick Sargood, "Vas very largely attended to-day. Special trains were run to Elsternwick, where, the cortege started, to…

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The Late Mr. James Milson. Memorial Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 8

At St. John's Church, Milson's Point, yesterday a memorial service was held in connection with the death of Mr James Milson, who up to the date of his last illness was a regular attendant at the church…

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Death of Dr. Rorke

Evening News · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 4

The death is announced of Dr. Chas. Rorke, one of the oldest and best known medical practitioners on the northern side of the harbour. He died at his residence, "La Vista,"…

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Funeral of Sir Fredk. Sargood

Evening News · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The body of Senator Sir Frederick Sargood, which had been brought from New Zealand, where he died suddenly, was interred at St. Kilda Cemetery on Saturday…

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Senator Sargood's Funeral. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 6

The remans of the late senator Sir Frederick Sar good were interred at St. Kilda Cemetery this afternoon. The military portion of the funeral, as previously announced…

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Death of Cardinal Parocchi. a Remarkable Personality

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--The death is announced at Rome of Cardinal Parocchi, one of the most prominent members of the College of Cardinals…

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Obituary. Cardinal Parocchi. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 7

The death is announced of Cardinal Parocchi, who was described as the Pope's "right hand man." Cardinal Parocchi has been for many years one of…

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Death of Dr. Rorke. an Imposing Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

Dr. Charles Rorke, who for 23 years had been in practice in North Sydney, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon at his residence, La Vista, Walker-street. In the morning he visited…

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The Funeral

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 5

This afternoon the body of the murdered constable is to be committed to its last resting-place in the Church of England section of the Rookwood Cemetery. The funeral leaves…

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The Late Mr. A. Hunt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

On Sunday evening a memorial service was held in St. Thomas', Balmain West, when special reference was made to the sudden death of Mr. A. Hunt. Mr. Hunt had been associated with the church for…

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Obituary

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

LONDON, January 19.—The death is announced of M. de Blowitz, the late "Times" correspondent in Paris, aged 77 years…

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Casualties. Death of a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 7

An inquest was commenced by the city coroner yesterday on the body of a woman supposed to be Ann Everett (32), who died in the Sydney Hospital on the 16th inst. The inquest was…

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Personal. Death of Dr. Rorke

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

Dr. Charles Rorke, who for many years followed the practice of his profession at North Sydney, died suddenly at his residence, Walker-street, on Sunday. His end, which was quite unexpected, was attributed…

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