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Obituaries & funerals, 1909

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Death of Dr. Thomas Evans

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

Dr. Thomas Evans, the well-knovn ophthalmic surgeon, died at the Union Club, Bligh-street, Sydney, on Sunday morning. Dr. Evans, who had been ailing for some time, was for…

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Obituary. Lord Amherst

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--The death is announced from apoplexy of Lord Amherst of Hackney, in his 74th year. It is understood that anxiety occasioned…

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Protection Wanted. Sudden Death of a Wool Buyer

Evening News · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 4

It is reported in several African and English newspapers that, in consequence of the Belgian Government having ceased to administer a part of the Congo territory, known Wiliam Woof, 40, a wool buyer, died at his residence, 109 Flinders-street, on Tuesday night, suddenly. It appears that he had been ailing since Christmas, but had not been…

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Death of Lord Amherst of Hackney. London, Jan. l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 7

The death is announced of Lord Amherst of Hackney, aged 73 years, from apoplexy. It is understood that anxiety owing to losses which he sustained from the…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 52

Mrs. Jane Purdon (64), died at her residence, Bloom hill, near O'Connell, on January 12. Mrs. James Wild, a well-known resident of Black Lead, Gul gong, died on January 13…

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The Late Mr. H. A. Richardson: The Judge's Sympathy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 2

Before the business of the Parramatta quarter session opened on Monday, his Honor Judge Docker, when notifying that he was resuming duty in the…

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Death of the Mayor of Mosman

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 7

Alderman Patrick Leah, Mayor of Mosman, and a well-known local estate, agent died at his residence, Military-road, Mosman, this morning. He had been ill for about three…

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Death of Sir F. Villeneuvesmith. London, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 9

The death [?] announced of Sir Francis Villene[?]ve-Smith, formerly Chief Justice of Tasmania, aged 89 years. Sir Francis Villeneuve-Smith was…

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Death of the Mayor of Mosman. a Respected Public Man

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 5

Alderman P. Leahy, Mayor of Mosman, died suddenly this morning. The deceased gentleman was well known as a public man, and as one who did good work for the…

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A Newcastle Builder's Will the Late Mr. John Thorn. Estate Sworn at £23,745 19s 2d

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 6

Probate has been granted in respect of the will and codicil of the late Mr. John Thorn. builder, of Railway-street. Newcastle, who died on December 5. By his last will, which was…

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Obituary

Watchman · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 8

Since the members of Daughters of the Boyne, No. 303., met last Thursday, we sincerely regret to announce, the death of our beloved sister, Mrs. Harris, F.C…

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State Funeral for Speaker Leahy

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Government has decided to accord the late Mr. John Leahy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, a State funeral to-morrow. Messages of sympathy…

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Requiem Mass for the Late Mr. T. E. Murphy

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 16

The little chapel at the Westmead Boys' Orphanage was the scene of a touching and impressive ceremony on Tuesday last, when, in the presence of the orphan boys, whom…

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The Late Mr. T. E. Murphy. Requiem Mass at Westmead

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 21

A Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated in the chapel at St. Vincent de Paul Boys Orphanage, Westmead, on Tuesday last, for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas…

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OBITUARY. Sister M. Monica

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 17

On Saturday morning, 9th inst., the death took place at the Sacred 'Heart Presentation Convent, Mt. Erin, Wagga, Wagga, of Sister M. Monica (Hartnett), who for…

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Death of Lord Petre. Interesting Historical Particulars

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 26

We regret to state that Lord Petre, the head of one of the oldest Catholic families in England, died very suddenly on Sunday in a house in Huntingdon-street, Barnsbury…

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Death of Mr. John Leahy. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 7

Mr. John Leahy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, died suddenly at his residence this evening. Mr. Leahy, who was in his 55th year, was…

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Obituary. Sister Mary Laurentia, Brisbane

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 26

The sudden death from heart failure of Sister Mary Laurentia, of the Sacred Heart Community, Brisbane, took place on Monday, 11th inst., while on a visit to the…

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Death of an Infant. Woman Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 8

ALBURY, Wednesday.--The inquiry concerning the death of a female infant, whose body was found wrapped in brown paper at the mouth of a drainpipe in Kiowa-street on January 5,…

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Queensland News. Toowoomba. Death of Mr. Patrick Sweeney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 22

Shortly after 1 o'clock on Saturday, the 9th inst, a telegram was received in Toowoomba, announcing the death of Mr. Patrick Sweeney, the Well-known traveller, and…

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