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Obituaries & funerals, 1905

1,631 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 82

Sudden Death of a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1905 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A married woman, named Lily Stocker, residing at 6 Mayberry-terrace, Bishopsgate-street, Kingston, was seized With a sudden illness while visiting a friend at Pyrmont yesterday…

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General Cable News. Death of a German Prince

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The death is announced of Prince Charles Alexandre (Karl Alexander), of Lippe-Detmold, at the age of 74 The death of Prince Karl is likely to cause…

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Obituary. Earl Cairns. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1905 · page 5

The death is announced of Earl Cairns, aged 41 yours. Death, which was due to an affection of the heart, took place suddenly at Cannes…

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Obituary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 148
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

Alderman J. Dunstan, of Hurstville. Thomas Barling, 64, at Dulwich Hill. Mrs. Owen Jones, an old resident of Hay. G. B. Heywood, 72, well known in the Wagga…

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A Funeral in Venice

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 190

A funeral in Venice is always a quaint old-world sight. The coffin is brought generally in a gondola from the dwelling house to the church. The gondolas being black and always…

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Death of Mr. William Riley

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

Mr. William Riley, an old and respected identity, died at his residence, Flood-street, Bondi, after a short illness. The deceased gentleman was 62 years of age, and leaves a…

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Death of Senior Sergeant Mackie

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

Senior-Sergeant Alexander Mackie (formerly of Parramatta, and who had been in charge of the Leichbardt police division for the past six years) died in a…

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Death of an Ex-billiard Champion

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 6

The death is announced of Mr. Joseph Bennett, the ex-billiard champion. [Bennett was one of the finest players ever seen. In 1870 he defeated John Roberts for…

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Death of Miss M. G. Tollis

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

We regret to have to announce the death, at the early age of 24 years, of Miss. Mabel Gertrude Tollis, a Parramatta young lady, well known in social…

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Death of an Old-timer. Jack King Passes Away

Referee · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 9

Our Melbourne correspondent writes:—Jack King, who in his day was a notable feather-weight of this city, passed away at Melbourne Hospital on Saturday…

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Death of G. R. M'intosh. Blown to Pieces

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 2

There is not a shooter, trap or field man, or those in the trade, who have been acquainted with the late Mr. G. R. M'Intosh that will not feel for the family…

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An Island Cruise. a Rough Weather Trip. Death of a Trader

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

After being absent from Sydney for two months and 18 days Messrs. Burns, Philp. and Co.'s Island steamer Titus returned to Sydney this morning. She brought a full…

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Death of Mr. G. R. McINTOSH. Ex-champion Trap Shot of the State

Referee · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 9

It is with a profound feeling oF regret I have to chronicle the sad shocking death of one of the most popular, and respected following of the traps that ever wielded the shotgun at a pigeon match…

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Melbourne Boxing. Death of Jack Kind. Matches Galore—Hegarty v. Cullon—cobbin and Jennings—Hegarty to Keys—Fennessy to Most Lang—Farley and Higgins—Ruenalf and Squires

Referee · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 9

[?] and Jermings, two sewerage men, are for the second time to try conclusion next Saturday night at the Queen's Hall. On the previous occasion a good battle ensured, and ended in a victory…

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Funeral of the Late Mr G. M'intosh

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 5

There was a large gathering of the sporting community and other friends yesterday at the funeral of the late Mr. G. R. M'Intosh, the crack pigeon shot, who met with a tragic end at…

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Death of Dr. Hodgson

Evening News · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 6

The death is announced of Dr. Ralph Hodsson, J.P., one of the best known" medical men in Sydney. He died yesterday, while supervising some repairs to his motor launch at Neutral…

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Late Mr. M'intosh. Buried at Gordon Cemetery

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. George Robert M'Intosh, who came by such a frightful and untimely, end at Hunter's Hill on Tuesday, took place yesterday. The…

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Death of Mr. Stan, Goodin

Evening News · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 8

Mr. Stan. Goodin, the popular comedian, died at Hazelbrook, on the Blue Mountains, last night. He bad previously been at Forbes and Bowenfels, but could not snake off his illness…

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