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Obituaries & funerals, 1914

1,934 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 97

Death of Mr. Daniel O'connor. Former Postmaster-general

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 8

Mr. Daniel O'Connor, at one time Postmaster-General of New South wales, died at, Liverpool on Saturday morning. Lorn in County Tipperary, Ireland, about 70…

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Death of Mr. Daniel O'connor. a Noted Politician

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 10

Mr. Daniel O'Connor, who for many years was one of the most noted personalities in the political life of the colony, died at Liverpool at half-past 3 on Saturday morning, in his…

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Horrible Indian Custom. Widow Burnt to Death. Funeral Pyre in Bedroom. London, Monday Morning

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 8

A girl of 14 burnt herself to death yesterday in Calcutta out of respect to the memory of hen late husband, a Babu. The young widow secretly prepared a…

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Late Mr. Daniel O'connor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 10

The [?]uneral of the late Mr. Daniel O'Connor took place yesterday. At 9 a.m. a Requi[?] Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Piquet at St. Patrick's Church, Church H[?]…

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Obituary

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.--Sir David Gill, the famous astronomer is dead. The death of Sir David Gill closes a long and notable career. It was he who organised and…

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The Death of Dexter

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 3

Mr. James H. Markham, the well-known Maitland trotting enthusiast, had the bad luck last week to lose his fine horse Dexter. This trotter,…

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Funeral of Dr. C. R. Watson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

The funeral of the late Dr. Charles Russell Watson took place yesterday at the Waverley Cemetery. The cortege left the late residence of the deceased gentleman,…

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Aeronautics. Death of Mr. Lee Temple. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 9

Mr. Lee Temple was killed at Hendon yesterday. After making a spiral ascent he descended almost perpendicularly, but dropped too low to right himself, as a gust of wind…

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Death of Mr. W. A. Grubb Passing of a Great Butcher

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

"'Billy' Grubb is dead." The statement was heard on all sides Homebush Yards yesterday. Agents and buyers weir shocked at the…

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Lord Strathcona. Funeral in London. Ceremony at the Abbey. London. Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 1

The in memoriam service for Lord, Strathcona was held in Westminster Abbey to-day. there was a large attendance. their Majesties being represented A large number of other…

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'One of the Kindest Men." Lord Strathcona's Funeral Queen Alexandra's Tribute. London, Tuesday Morning

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 8

Impressive features marked the service held at Westminster Abbey yesterday in connection with the funeral of Lord Strathcona. The body was conveyed, to the Abbey in a…

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Late Mr. Daniel O'connor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 10

At the graveside service, held in Waverley Cemetery over the remains of the late Mr. Daniel O'Connor, Mr. A, J. Riley, ex-Mayor of Sydney, offered some words of appreciation of…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 54

Mr. Joseph Elks, a well-known resident of Hernani, was struck dead by lightning on January 17. George Martin, one of the oldest residents of…

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Zulu King's Funeral. Natures Artillery

Evening News · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 10

Dinikulu, the son of Cetewayo, was buried last month in the Royal Kraal of Zululand, in the presecur of thousands of Zular, who had come from all parts of Zululand…

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Death of Mrs. Eliza Banks

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 33

Mrs. Eliza Banks died early on the morning of January 20, at her residence, "Nottingham Cottage," Nobbs-street, Surry Hills, Sydney, in her 87th year. She was one of the oldest…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Davis

Evening News · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 9

Mr. Thomas Davis managing [?] company [?] known warehouse [?]…

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Funeral of Mr. W. a Grubb

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 14

The funeral of the late Mr Willinam Allaa Grubb left Mrs. Kirby s premises Castlereagh-street on Monday morning, at 9 o'clock The service at the graveside was conducted…

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Death of Mr. G. W. Outten

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 33

The death occurred recently of Mr. George W. Outten, of 65 Westmoreland-street, Forest Lodge, Sydney, who had for upwards of half a century been connected with St. Barnabas…

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Death of Mr. Daniel O'Connor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 33

The death of Mr. Daniel O'Connor in the State Hospital at Liverpool (N.S.W.), on January 24, was not' unexpected. He had been ailing for some time Indeed, it was…

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Death of Mr. W. A. Grubb

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 1

On Saturday last the well-known popular sport, Mr. W. A. Grubb, crossed the Great Divide. His decease followed on an operation for appendicitis, and…

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