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Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Death of Mr. J. R. Moore. Well-known Pastoralist

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 5

Mr. John Redding Moore, one of the best-known pastoralists of the North-West, died at Lewisham Hospital on Monday…

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Diving Into Shallow Water. Death Of Tow Bathers in Sydney

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Coroner's Court on Monday, an inquiry was held into the death of Joseph Henley, of Balmain, who died from injuries received through diving into…

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Death of Admiral Kane. Hero of the Calliope, London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 8

The death has occurred of Admiral Kane, the hero of the h.m.s. Callone, the only ship that escaped from the hurricane in Samoa in 1889…

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Death of Lieut-col. J. W. SIMPSON, M.C. ALBURY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 8

News was received here to-night of the death in action, on January 21, of Lieutenant-Colonel James W. Simpson, M.C., for many years member of the teaching staff of the local…

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Death of an Old-time New Zealand Sportsman. London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 9

The death is announced of the old-time New Zealand sportsman, Mr.Putriek Campbell, who won the New Zealand Delby at Christchurch in 1874…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

On the 30th of January Mrs. Mabel Fong (daughter of Mr. Sam Lee) and wife of Fong Sham, died from pyaemia at the Parramatta District Hospital. The…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

The sad news of the death of Mr. W. E. Higgins, who passed away at Parramatta Hospital on Wednesday, was received with regret in Liverpool. He was 48…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

The death occurred, early on Thursday morning of last week of Mrs. Campbell, wife of Mr. J. C. Campbell, of Fairfield-street, Fairfield. Last Easter Mrs…

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The Late Mr. W. T. Carpenter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 10

Mr. W. T. Carpenter, an old resident of Parramatta, died on Monday last, in his 71th year. He was born in the district, and lived for nearly 50 years in the old historic town…

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Death of Mrs. Paul

The International Socialist · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

On the morning of January 26 there passed away a sterling fighter in the cause of Socialism—Mrs. E. L. Paul. Deceased was well known to all associated with the…

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Death of "Huon Boccaccio"

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

We regret to learn that in consequence of the occurrence of an unfortunate accident, by which Mssrs Eaton Bros,' noted trot[?]ing, sire and…

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Death of Mr. Colls

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 8

Mr. Francis Joseph Colls, the Epping stationmaster, died at the Muster Misericordine Hospital, North Sydney, or Thursday, after a short illness. His…

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Late Mr. Henry Bracy. Singers at the Graveside

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 18

The remains of the late Mr. Henry Brase were taken to the Waverley Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and when the Rev. G. North Ash had concluded the Church of England…

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Death of Mrs. E. Geach

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 8

The death is announed of Mrs. Edwin Geach, of Cremorne Point, widow of Mr. Edwin Geach. after a protracted illness. She was a native of Cornwall, and arrived in New…

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Death of Mr. W. Robertson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 7

Mr William Robeitson, of Loma, Neutral Bay, who had been associated with the Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co., Ltd., for many years, died on Wednesday,…

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Death of Mr. Nell Shanahan

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

We regret to have to report the death, on 12th January, of Neil Shanahan (son of Mrs Shanahan, ex-lessee of the Federal Hotel, Penrith…

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Death of Mr. Wm. Cox

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 6

Mr. Wm. Cox (88), of Carlingford, one of the oldest of our local historical men, passed away at the Parramatta District Hospital yesterday morning. His wife…

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Death of Ex-ald. Hamilton

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

Death has claimed a number of residents of the municipality, and regret is expressed at the passing away of ex-Alderman W. Hamilton of Ada-street…

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Death of Mr. E. J. Turton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 7

The death is announced of Mr. Edward J. Turton, a director of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., and one of the original partners of that company. The late Mr. Turton, who has…

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Coroner's Quests. Suspicious Death of Young Woman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 5

It was reported to the Parrnmatta Coroner on 3lst January that a married woman, Frances Elizabeth Swain (22), died at Parramatta Hospital at 10.30…

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