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Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Late Mr. George Dent, Sen

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 4

We regret to have to record the death of Mr George Dent, sen., an old and deservedly, esteemed resident of Penrith, which sad event took place at the residence…

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Obituary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 8

Real estate agents and auotioneers lost a sincere friend this year through the death of Mr. A. W. S. Gregg, head of the firm of Richardson and Wrench, and president of the…

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Death of a Child

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 5

During the Christmas holidays Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hillier, of Neville- street, Smithfield, had the misfortune to lose by death- their baby aged only 11 days. The…

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Death of an Infant

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 3

We regret to have to record the death of Donald Hastings Frew, aged two years and one month, the sad event taking place at the Royal North…

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Death of a Ship's Cook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 13

Evidence was given at the inquest on the body of Henry M'Entergart, third cook of the steamer Zealandia, to the effect that on December 24, while the steamer waa leaving…

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Death of Mr.wm. Duggan

Evening News · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 4

Mr. William Duggan died at his residence, "Arara," silver-street, Randwick, yesterday, aged [?]. The deceased, who was well-known in sporting circles, had been in falling health…

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Death of Mr. George Cardinal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 6

The death occurred on Tuesday, at Parramatta in District Hospital, of Mr. George Cardinal, who was one of the last remaining links of the present with a great…

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The Late. Mr. J. B. BETTINGTON. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 12

Sir,—I have read with much interest your appreciation of the worth and work of my. old school-fellow, Mr. Bettlngton, and ask to be allowed to endorse it, and to…

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Carlingford. Death of Mr. A. F. Hayward

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 8

Death, suddenly, has claimed a noble character in the person of the late Mr. A. F. Haywnrd. He held the position of treasurer of the Epping School of Arts for…

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Late Mrs. T. H. Nesbitt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs. T. H. Nesbitt, wife of the town clerk of Sydney, which took place in the Methodist section of the Necropolis on…

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Obituary. Florence, Jan. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 8

The death is announced of Commander Tommaso Salvini, one of the best-known Italian actors…

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Tragedy in the Bush. Death of Mother and Child

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

At the Hornsby Courthouse an inquiry was held before Mr. R. H. Clark, District Coroner, concerning the deaths of Mrs. Lavinia May Stoker, of Villiers Street, Rockdale, and her son,…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 45

Mr. Henry Nelson, 65, an old resident of Goulburn, died on December 28. Mr. George Field, 80, one of Bathurst's oldest residents, died on December 29…

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Late Mr. Jeffrey Guirre. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 12

On Boxing Day the death occurred, at Carlingford, of Mr. Jeffrey Guirre, aged 66. He was for years a very prominent pastoralist in this district, and was born on…

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Death of Col. Kilgour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10

Private advices were yesterday received notifying the death on November 26 of Colonel Harry Kilgour, commanding the 2/[?] Devonshire Regiment, in hospital at Cairo,…

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Death of Lieutenant Peirce

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 13

Mr. T. E. Peirce, editor of the Maitland "Mercury," received a cable from the Base Records Office, York, England, stating that his son, Lieutenant Sidney E. Pierce, 25,…

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Death of Louis Hall

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 12

Louis Hall, the famous Yorkshire cricketer died at Morccambe on November 19 at the age of 63. He had been in failing health for some months, and his death was not unexpected. In…

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Death of a Soldier

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

A verdict is accordance with the medical evidence was reported at the inquiry held at Parramatta in connection with the death of Private Frederick William T[?], a member…

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Death of Racing Mares

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.--Mr. James Rutherford, of "Wollombi," Wongarbon, has lost his two racing mares Pelen[?]h and The Roo. While out galloping in the paddocks the animals fell…

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Death of a Notable Trainer

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 40

The death was announced on January 1 of William Duggan, a name almost unknown to the modern turfite, but one of the most respected that could be mentioned by those who…

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