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Obituaries & funerals, 1905

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Death of Mr. Coleman, M.l.a

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Mr. John William Coleman, M.L.A., who represented the Rous electorate in the Legislative Assembly, died suddenly yesterday afternoon, at his residence, Ashburton, Hastings-street,…

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Death Of. an Asylum Inmate. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 5

The district coroner, Mr. Mackenzie, held a magisterial inquiry yesterday touching the death of the man whose body was found in a scrub near town yesterday. The…

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The Death of Lucy M'Donagh Coroner's Finding

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 5

The inquiry into the death of Lucy M'Donagh (as reported on page 4), was continued this afternoon, at the Coroner's Court, Chancery Square. Constables Lonsdale and Blair, of…

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The Late Mr. Coleman. [By Telegraph.] LISMORE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 7

A gloom has been oast over the district by the announcement of the death of John Coleman, M.L.A. Flags everywhere are flying half-mast…

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Going to a Funeral. Woman Killed—others Injured

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—While driving last night to Ross, Wetland, to attend the funeral of a sister, who died suddenly yesterday, the vehicle in which Mesdames Teasdale and…

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The Late Mr. J. W. Coleman. a Representative Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 6

The funeral of Die Into Mr. John W. Coleman, member for Rous in the State Parliament, who died on Sunday, took place from his residence, "Ashburton" Hastings-street, Marrickville,…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. Coleman, M.l.a

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 52

Mr.John William Coleman, M.L.A,, who represented the Rous electorate in the Legislative Assembly, died suddenly on January 8 at his residence, Ashburton, Hastings-street,…

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Obituary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 84

Rev. Father Hanley, of Kempsey. Frederick Orr, 48, at Darlinghurst. Benjamin Beaver, a resident of Wagga. Dr. Thomas Harrison, 53, of Granville…

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Mrs. Maher's Funeral

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Maher, of Pennant Hills, took place on Saturday last, the arrangements being in the hands of Mr. R. Metcalfe, Parramatta. The…

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Death of Abereorn

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 45

By cable we were informed last week that the once famous racehorse Abercorn dropped dead on January 2, at the Foxhall Stud, Rabeny, Ireland. Without a doubt, Abercorn, a beautiful…

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The Late Mr. Coleman. The Premier's Regret

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 7

The remains of the late Mr. John W. Coleman, M.L.A., were laid to rest in the Waverley Cemetery yesterday in the presence of a great number of the deceased's…

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Death of Louise Michel

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 6

The death is announced of Louise Michel, the French Anarchist, at the age of 74. [Louise Michel was a year since reported to be dying of consumption at Toulon, France, but…

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Death of Mr. F. Gates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. F. Gates, of Model Farms, passed away at the Parramatta Hospital, on the 7th instant, after a prolonged illness, during the course of which he received…

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Death of Dr. Harrison The Well-known Granville Medico

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 2

A small paragraph in THE ARGUS of Saturday last was a sufficient intimation to the publics that there was but little if any hope attached to the case of Dr. Thomas…

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Newtown Tragedy. Death of Daniel Ryan. Three Men Charged

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 6

James M'Ateer, 20, John Griffith, 34, and. Edward Tyndall, 23, wore charged at the Water Police Court, on remand with causing the death of Daniel Ryan at Newtown on…

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Revolutionist Gone. Death of Louise Michel. LONDON, Tuesday, 2.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 1

The death is announced of Louise Michel, aged 74. [The deceased took an active part with the Revolutionary Commune, Paris, and was…

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Death of an Old-timer Once Middle-weight Champion of the World. George Rooke Succumbs to Pneumonia

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 7

Says an American exchange: "George Rooke, at one time the middle-weight champion prize-fighter of the world, died recently in St. Barnabas Hospital, Newark,…

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Turf Topics & Tips Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap. Considering the Weights—Autumn Entries—Doncaster and Cup Nominations—Newmarket and Australian Cup Lists. Warwick Farm Racing—Lord Boyne's Success. Notes of the Week—Death of Abercorn. Selections for Canterbury Park. the S.T.C. HANDICAPS

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 1

LAST Monday Mr. J. Daly declared weights for the Challenge Stakes and the Anniversary Handicap, the two principal handicap events of the Sydney Turf Club…

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A Police Funeral

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 3

The remains of the late Senior-constable Aiken, of Petersham, who died rather suddenly on Tuesday, were accorded police honours on the way to his last resting place…

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