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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

1,823 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 92

Death of Mr. H. W. Gillam

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

Mr. Henry Wheeler Gillam, for many years Deputy-Reglstrar-General of New South Wales, died at his residence, Eumeralla, John-street, Petersham, yesterday, after a long illness…

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Late Mr.h. T. Edwards

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

Probate has trees granted of the will of Mr.Getry [?] graster, of Business Mottelika who died in Novermber inest. Testatur appointed John Besoard Sautelis of Burainesa,…

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Wills and Probates. the Late Mr. J. Drummond

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

The will of Mr. Drummond, late of Woubder, neat young, grapet, who died on January 11 1916, has been lodged for probate, The Value of the [?] for [?] purposes is snowd at…

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Foreign Cables Death of Jabez Balfour Arch-villain of Liberator Frauds

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

Jabez Baliou[?], who was found guilty in connection with sensational banking frauds in London some years ago, was found dead of Thursday on the…

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Soldier's Death. Story of an Eye-witness. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 10

There was a development to-day in connection with the death from fracture of the skull on Saturday night of John Heath, 45, a cook at Ascot Vale camp, who was knocked down…

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Late Mr. Moxham. Parliamentary Tribute

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 8

As soon as Messrs. Graff and Bruntnell had been sworn in as new members of the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier said that, with the consent of members on both sides of…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 45

The death has occurred of Mr. W. Murray, one of the oldest residents of Bowral. The death occurred at Bellingen of Mrs. Mary Archer, 66, formerly of the Repton Post Office…

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Death of the City Solicitor

Evening News · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. Percy Sydney Dawson, City Solicitor died at his residence, "Brackley," Wahroong Avenue, [?], on Tuesday, at the age of 52 years. He was the [?] partner of the…

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Funeral of Mr. W. H. Gillam

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 16

The funeral of the late Mr. W. H. Gillam, formerly Deputy Registrar-General of New South Wales, took place at Rookwood Cemetery on Monday, and was largely attended…

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City Solicitor. Death of Mr. Dawson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 13

The death occurred at his home at Wahroonga last [?]vening, after a long illness, of Mr. Percy Sydney Dawson, city solicitor, in his 52nd year…

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Death of Henry James. London, Feb. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 14

The death is announced of Mr. Henry James, the well-known novelist. Mr. Henry James, who was 73 years of age was born in America, but he spent a great…

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Melbourne Doings. First "Day" of the Year: Helping the Nurses.--A Scheme for Assisting Musical Artistes.--At the Races; Khaki Becoming Universal.-- Short Skirts a Disguise.--"Book Night."--Caring for the Woman Inebriate.--Dinner as a Funds Raiser.--Death of a Well-known Artist

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 6

The first "day" of the year was duly celebrated on Friday, and proved convincingly that Melbourne women are recognising the power of properly organised effort. There was…

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Late Mr. Dawson. Funeral at Rookwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. Percy Sidney Dawson, City Solicitor, took place yesterday afternoon in the Roman Catholic section of the Rookwood Cemetery. The Rev. Father…

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Late Mr. A. Easterman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 4

Andrew Easterman, of Roseneath, Bendemeer, grazier, who died on December 14, 1915, left real estate to the total net value of £16,522, 7s 4d. He appointed his sons,…

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Late Mr. P. S. Dawson

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Percy S. Dawson, city solicitor, took place in the Roman Catholic portion of the Rookwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Father M'Neeve, of Lidcombe, held…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Kilkelly

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 29

The death of Mrs. Kilkelly occurred on the 4th ult. at her late residence, 30 Johnstone-street, Annandale. The deceased lady, who had been ailing for a few days only…

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Queensland Notes the Death of Dave Bowman

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 28

General regret was expressed when it became known that the Hon. David Bowman, Home Secretary, died at the Mater Miseri-cordise Hospital on Friday evening last. The…

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Obituary. Mrs. Katherine Wall, Tamworth

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 17

The death occurred recently of one of the best known residents of tho Tamworth district, in the person of Mrs. Katherine Wall, of Woolomin, relict of the late Thomas Wall…

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Death of Mr. Alfred Elliott, S.M. WOLLONGONG

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

Mr. Alfred E[?]ott, stipendiary magistrate for this district, was found dead in bed this morning. He presided over the police court yesterday, sitting until late in the day. He…

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The Last Honors. Funeral of Henry James. London, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) and the Dean of Westminster [?] Right Rev. Herbert E. [?]el both expressed themselves as desirous that teh funeral service in connection…

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