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Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Death of Miss Olga Evans

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

We have, with deep regretted to record the death at Nepean Cottage Hospital, on 28th December last, of Miss Olga Evans, eldest daughter of…

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Late Mr. Pilcher, K.c. "Entirely an Australian Product."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 14

In the Metropolitan District Court yesterday Judge Backhouse referred to the death of Mr. Pilcher, K.C., M.L.C. "I take advantage of the Court sitting…

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Death of Mr. J. M. Pratt[?] Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 12

Mr. Joseph Major Pratt, who was wel[?] known in financial circles in Melbourne, dle[?] yesterday in his 84th year. Mr. Pratt w[?] a member of the City Council for 25 years…

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Death of Mr. Redford Former Examiner of Plays and Cinema Censor

Arrow · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

After a lone illness the death took place, in a nursing home in London recently, of Mr. Geo. Alexander Redford, for many years examiner of plays. Deceased was prominently before the…

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Death of Mrs. Lily Reilly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Lily May Reilly, the superintendent of the Marrickville St. John Ambulance Division, on Friday removes one of the most devoted workers among a band of…

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Summer Hill Shooting. Death of Taylor

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

The sensational shooting affair which tookplace in Liverpool-road Summer Hill on Wednesday morning last has claimed a [?]Hetry Taylor 24 having died in…

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Death of Mr. A. Forbes Angus

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 8

The death occurred on Saturdny rooming, after a lengthy illness of Mr. A. Forbes Angus, who was a well-known figure in commercial circles. Coming from Aberdeen,…

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Summer Hill Shooting Death of the Chauffeur

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 5

John Henry Taylor, the chauffeur, who was found suffering from four bullet wounds in the home of Mr. Francis M'B. M'Leod at Summer Hill last Wednesday died in the…

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Veteran Cricketer. Death of Mr. C. Lawrence. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 8

The death is announced of Mr. Charles Lawrence, who was a member of the first English Eleven to visit Australia in 1861. He was subsequently coach to the Albert Club in…

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Late Mr. C. Burcher

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

Probate has been granted of the will of Mr. Charles Burcher, grazier, of Euglorie, Campbelltown, who died on November 27 last. The deceased…

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Late Mr. A. Forbes-angus

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 10

Yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, the funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Forbes-Angus left his late residence, Radnor, Mona-road, Darling Point, for the Waverley Cemetery…

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Death of Mr. David Forrest

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

Mr. David Forrest, brother of Sir John Forrest, died at his residence, Claremont, Western Australia, on Friday. Deceased was 65 years of age…

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Sudden Death of Mr. F. Maidment

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 5

Mr. Frederick [?] died suddenly on Monday in Sydney Hospital, after having collapsed in Fitt-[?] City, from an attack of [?] hemorr[?] of the again. He will be missed…

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The Passing of a Martyr. Death of Douglas Price

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

A letter from a Brisbane friend, received on December 29th, informed me of the death of Douglas Price, on December 13th, and I had heard no…

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Returned Soldier's Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 12

About 60 members of the Returned Soldiers' Association attended the funeral of the late Private James Arbuckle yesterday afternoon. Private Arbuckle was twice wounded in the…

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Death of Mrs. Barry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

Mrs. Sophie Barry. the respected wife of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Mr. H. R Barry, of Hunter-street, passed away on Saturday evening at the Parramatta…

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Death of a Veteran Cricketer

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 43

Those who knew the veteran English cricketer, Mr. Charles Lawrence, will be sorry to hear of his death, which was announced in Melbourne on January 7. Charles Lawrence was a…

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Death of Mrs. F. Pinkstone

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 12

Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Pinkstone, sen., retired recently from Cootamundra, to reside with their son at Mangrove Mountain, near Gosford. On the evening of December 31 Mrs…

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Death of Mr. Chris Bennett

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 20

Mr. Chris Bennett, managing proprietor of the "Evening News," the "Town and Country Journal," and the "Woman's Budget" newspapers, died at his Sydney residence on…

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Death of Mr. Charles Lawrence

Referee · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 12

One by one the old order of players, the men who were in at the birth of the game in this country, are passing away, until very few are now left. Within this class Mr. Charles…

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