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Obituaries & funerals, 1903

1,892 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 95

The Late Mr. E. A. P. Whiteley. Letter From Foochow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 8

Sir John See stated yesterday that he had received a communication from Mr. J. M. H. Mayfair, British Consul at Foochow, confirming the sid intelligence respectmg the death of Mr. E. A…

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Obituary. Dr. Charles Rorke, N. Sydney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 26

On Sunday afternoon Dr. Charles Rorke, who for 20 years had been in practice in North Sydney, passed away suddenly at his residence, “La Vista,”Walker-street. During…

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Appalling Death Roll of 1902

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 25

Few people realise bow dreadful were the ravages of 1902 by disease and disaster. Close to a million persons were swept into eternity by epidemics, floods and…

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Death of Mrs. Downes

Evening News · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 4

Deep regret will be felt among the numerous friends of Major-General Downes at the announcement that his wife died on Wednesday at her residence. North Brighton (says the…

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Obituary. Mr. Julian Ralph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The death is announced of Mr. Julian Ralph, the well-known newspaper correspondent, in his 50th year. Julian Ralph was comparatively little known to…

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Obituary. Sir Joseph Sebag Montefiore

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 9

A Cablegram dated London, January 19th, announces the death of Sir Joseph Sebag-Montefiore, aged 80 years. Death has removed another veteran from the…

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Obituary. M[?]. Julian Ralph. London, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 7

The death is announced of Mr. Julian Ralph, novelist and war correspondent, aged 49 years: [Mr. Ralph was born at New York on May 27,…

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Dr. Parker's Funeral

The Methodist · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 3

After two fruitless applications to officials for tickets of admission to the City Temple last Thursday I was compelled to take with the crowd my chance…

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Death of Cardinal Parocchi

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 24

The cable, from London announcing the death of Cardinal Parocchi appeared in most of the Sydney papers in the following terms:— London, January 16, 2.45 p.m.—The death…

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Death of Mr. George Woodward

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

Mr. George Woodward, of Wentworthville, died, we regret to have to state, on Thursday morning last. It seems that he had been ailing, on and off, for a couple of months, but was…

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Death of Mr. Augustus Hare

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The death is announced of Mr. Augustus Hare, the well-known writer and European traveller…

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Obituary Dr. Rorke

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 17

Dr. Charles Rorke, who for 23 years had been in practice in North Sydney, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon last at his residence, "La Vista," Walker-street. Deceased…

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Obituary. Mr. Augustus Hare

Evening News · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

LONDON, January 23.—The death is announc-ed of Mr. Augustus Hare, the well-Known author, aged 68 years. [Mr. August John Cuthbert Hare was born in…

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Death of Mr. John Iliffe. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 8

The death is announced of Mr. John Iliffe, a resident of the Albury district, Mr. Iliffe was to all appearance bale and bearty until quite recently and bore the barden of his 70 years very lightly. A few…

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Obituary. Mrs. George B. May

The Methodist · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

Harriett Jane May (her maiden name was Gregg) was born at Padstow, Cornwall, on November 20, 1840. Her…

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Obituary. Mr. Augustus Hare. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 9

The death is announced of Mr. Augustus Hare, the well-known author, aged 68 years…

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Auburn Tragedy. The Funeral of the Hundred Constable. An Imposing Ceremony

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

The final scene of the shocking tragedy at Auburn was enacted at Rookwood on Tuesday afternoon, when the remains of the late Constable Long, the victim of the affair, were laid…

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When's the Funeral?

Evening News · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 7

A woman who applied to Mr. Huggett at Tottenham (London) Police Court, said she wanted a summons against "Mrs. Strong, what lives next door." Applicant: I was going along with my…

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The Late Mr. Caldwell

Evening News · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 3

Mr. John Perry (Minister for Public Instruction) attended the funeral of the late Mr. J. T. Caldwell, chief clerk in the Department of Public Instruction, yesterday. Speaking of the…

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The Late Mr. Whiteley

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 252

Sir John See has received a letter from Mr. J. M. H. May fair, British Consul at Foochow, regarding the death of Mr. E. A. P. P. Whiteley, the New South Wales Commercial…

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