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Obituaries & funerals, 1914

1,934 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 97

Death of Mr. Fay

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 1

Mr. Edward Fay, managing director of Messrs. Edward Fay, LImited, the well-known Sydney boot and shoe firm, died early this morning at his home, "Bannockburn," to Punch-street,…

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Death of Colonel Vernon

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 33

The death of Colonel W. L. Vernon on January 17 removed from Sydney one of the best-known figures in the professional ranks of the city. He had been in ill-health for…

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Funeral of Mrs. R. Lowe

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 11

The funeral of Mrs. Robert Lowe, wife of Mr. Robert Lowe, of Lowe's, Ltd., took place at Gore-hill Cemetery on Monday. The chief mourners were Messrs, Robert Lowe (husband),…

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Death of an Old Schoolmaster

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 33

A veteran schoolmaster, in the person of Mr. Peter Wallace, J.P., formerly headmaster of Rozelle Public School, and teacher in Balmain for upwards of 32 years, died…

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Inquest. The Death of John Kelly

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

On Saturday, Mr. K. L. Maitland, S.M., Parramatta District Coroner, held an inquest at the Parramatta Courthouse on the body of John Kelly, who was found…

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Personal. Death of Colonel J. H. Goodlet

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 33

After an illness, extending over several weeks, Colonel J. H. Goodler, well-known in Sydney commercial and philanthropic circles, died on January 13 at his residence,…

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Death of General Picquart. the Champion of Dreyfus

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 10

PARIS, Monday Evening.--The death is announced of General Picquart, the champion of Dreyfus during his famous trial for high treason. The general's death was the result of a…

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Jumped From Manly Cliffs Death of a Grazier. Inquest Opened

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 7

Charles Ingall, aged 50, a grazier, jumped twice Into the ocean from the cliffs at Blue-fish, Manly, yesterday afternoon! The first time he was washed back, the second time…

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Australian Bushrangers in Maoriland—some "Experts" From Victoria—the Maungatapu Murders—funeral of the Victims—widespread of the Body of James Battle

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 3

On Sunday, July 1, 1866, the burial of the four victims of the fiendish quartette, Burgess. Levy. Kelly, and Sullivan, took place at the cemetery on the wakepuaka-road…

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Mummer Memoirs. Distinguished Visiting Actors—mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bates—mysterious Death of Mr. Frank Marion Bates— Marshalls, Edward, Edmund, and Fred

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 3

On the morning of June 27. 1879. William Dunn. a carpenter living at 23 Albion-street. South Yarra. and employed at the Zoological Gardens, Royal Park. Melbourne. was…

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Obituary

People · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 3
Also in Co-operator

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. William Rowley, which took place on Monday last. Mr. Rowley was an old and valued supporter of the S.L.P. and "The…

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Death of Lady Allen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 8

Lady Allen, widow of Sir Geo. Wigram Allen, K.C.M.G., whose death in London was announced by a private cable received yesterday, will be gratefully remembered by…

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Death of Mr. James Sinnott

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 25

In business circles in Sydney the death of Mr. James Sinnott, the well-known and respected proprietor of the New Exchange Hotel, Oxford-street, will be received wish…

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Death of Mr. Edward Fay

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 11

Mr. Edward Fay, managing director of Fay's, Limited, the well-known boot company, died yesterday morning at his residence, Mosman, after a long illness…

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Death of a Noted Marist Brother

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 16

Throughout Catholic Australia regret will be fe[?]t at the announcement of the death of Brother John (Dullea), one of the most brilliant members of the devoted army of Marist…

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Obituary. Mr. Denis Louis

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 32

There passed away at his residence, "Dalgetty," Braidwood, on January 16, Mr. Denis Louis one of the oldest pioneers of the State. He was born in Abergavenny…

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The Passing of a Great Teacher. the Late Mr. Peteh Avallace

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 12

It was that great Irish luminary, Sheridan, who wrote: "A life spent worth[?]ly should be measured by a nobler line—by deeds, not years." And the remark is truly applicable…

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OBITUARY Mrs. T. M Mahon, Singleton

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 27

One of the best known, most charitable, and highly respected Catholic residents of the town, in the person of Mrs. Thomas M Mahon, departed this life on Sunday, 11th hist…

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Death of Mr. Reeks. No Arrests Made Yet. London, Thursday Morning

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 7

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the mysterious death of the young ship's engineer. Reeks, whose body, was yesterday discovered in a disused pit at…

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