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Obituaries & funerals, 1916

1,823 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 92

Death of Sir Samuel Way. a Distinguished Protestant

Watchman · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 1

The announcement of the death of the Right Hon. Sir Samuel Way, Bart., who for so many years had been Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justice of South Australia,…

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Obituary. Mr. John J. M'donnough

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 29

Death has removed one of the best-known residents of the Port Macquarie district, in the person of Mr. J. J. M'Donnough, licensee of the Star Hotel. Deceased had been…

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Clergyman Killed. Shell at Funeral Service. London, Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 1

[?]from Flanders sts[?]…

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The Late Dr. Odillo Maher. The Requiem Mass and Funeral

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 19

A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Dr. Odillo Maher was celebrated at. St. Mary's Cathedral at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning by the Very…

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Death of Mrs. A. Neale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 9

The death occurred on "Wednesday morning of Mrs. A. Neale, wife of Dr. A. Neale, at her residence in Raglan-street, Manly, after a short illness. Besides being an…

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Death of Mr. George Musgrove

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 7

Mr. George Musgrove, the well-known theatrical entrepeneur, died to-day at his residence, W[?]lla-road, Woolahra Point, Rose Bay, after a long illness. He was…

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Clergyman Killed. Shell Explodes at Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 7

The Reverend J. Stewart was conducting a funeral in Flanders, when a shell exploded in the midst of the mourners. The Rev. Mr. Stewart was killed, and…

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Little Boy's Death. Result of Swallowing a Coin

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

James Newton McMillan, three years old, who lived with his parents at Marickville (Sydney), died on Saturday. On January 8 the child swallowed a…

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Brussels to Pay. Belgian Spy's Death. "Fine" of £20,000. PARIS, Thursday Night

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

It is announced that the city of Brussels has again been "fined" by its German captors in revenge. This time the citizens are called upon to…

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Late Mr. George Musgrove. Brother Manager's Tribute

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 11

"The name of Mr. George Musgrove has a permanent place in Australian stage history," said Mr. Hugh J. Ward last, night. "He was a man of big Ideas and of artistic Ideals. The…

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The Late Mr. Moxham, M.L.A. Sympathetic References

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 12

At the meeting of Rydalmere Council on Wednesday, Mayor George Hughes said he regretted to have to announce the death of their late esteemed member for…

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Fatalities & Accidents. Death of Leslie Crowley

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 10

The City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, yesterday hold an Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Leslie William Crowley (23), at the Royal North Shore Hospital, on…

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Death of a Pioneer. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 18

Mrs. Jane Harrigan, a very old resident of this district, died at Tarrawanna this week. Deceased was the widow of Mr. Edward Hartigan, of Tarranwanna. She was 86 years of ago…

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Obituary. London, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 18

The death is announced of Miss Trehawk[?] Davies, aviator…

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Death of Mr. George Musgrove. His Career As Theatrical Manager

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 18

Having waited patiently "for the sunset" through a long [?]ness, Mr. George Musgrove died yesterday at his residence, Wunullaroad, Woollahra Point…

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Row at Milson Island. Death of a Soldier. What Happened on the Parade Ground. Medical Evidence at the Inquest

Evening News · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

Mr. H. Richardson [?] opened an inquest into the [?] of Henry James Brown, a soldier [?] Milson Island [?] River yesterday…

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Death of a Fine Geo. Titheradge Takes Last Curtain "End of a Royal Line" Review of His Career. An Appreciation by J. D. Fitzgerald

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1916 · page 2

(George Sutton Tithradge, the eminent English actor, passed away about 4 p.m. yesterday, January 22.) George Titheradge (a great actor) has gone…

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Late Mr. Titheradge Imposing Funeral

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. G. S. Titheradge took place this afternoon, the body being interred at South Head Cemetery. Prior to the burial service a service was conducted…

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Late Mr. G. Musgrove

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. George Musgrove took place to the South Head Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Among those present were: Messrs. Harry Musgrove (brother) H. and R…

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Late Mr. S. Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 6

Mr. Sam Smith, who was well-known in Labour circles, died on Saturday. Mr. Smith was closely identified with the Seamen's Union, and was assistant secretary of that body…

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