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Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Late Mr. Walter Mitchell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 5

Probate has been granted of the will and codicil of the late Mr. Walter Edward Mitchell, of Towong Hill, Upper Murray, Victoria, and formely of Indi and Rringenbrong…

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Death of Private G. Schofield

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 3

Notice has just been received from the authorities that Gerald Schofield has died from illness at the front ia Palestine. He was only 27 years, and…

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Death of Mr. Routley

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 2

After an illness from heart trouble extending over three months, the death took place, on 6th inst, of Mr. George Samuel Routley, at his late residence…

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Death of Mrs. Stapleton

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 11

By the death of Mrs. E. Stapleton, mother of Mrs. George Howell, Brighton Hill, Wentworthville, Wentworthville lost its oldest lady resident, she having…

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Death of a Roumanian Heroine

The World's News · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 16

Mlle. Catherine Theodorie volmtarily enlisted in the Roumanian Army, and was given the rank of Second-Lieutenant. She fought in several engagements and was mentioned in despatches. Though twice wounded, she continued to fight gallantly, and for bravery in face of the enemy was promoted on the field of battle. Her courage fired the soldiers with an overwhelming zeal, and the Austrian positions were captured. Whilst…

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Death of Mrs. James Baker

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 1

We regret to have to record the death (an 8rd January) of a highly esteemed old resident of Penrith, is the person of Mrs. Harriet baker, wife of Mr. James Baker, of High…

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Death of a Grazier. Collarenebri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 7

Mr. Joseph Willis, owner of Norma station, Moongulla, Collarenebri, who was injured by his horse falling on him on Wednesday, died in the Collarenebri district hospital this…

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Our Newcastle Letter. Death of a Trainer—Wallsend Races—Boolaroo Secretary—Ex-Champion in New Role—Sculling on the Hunter—The Bowling Season. Seats of a Trainer

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 5

The death took place the other day of Arthur Williamson, a well-known local trainer, and the funeral was attended by many prominent racing men from…

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The Late Mr. M.j. Colgan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 9

Mr. Michael J. Colgan, produce merchant, of Redfern, who died on Saturday, was buried yesterday afternoon at Rookwood Cemetery. The remains, wh[?]r were conveyed from St…

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Death of Mr. E. W. Van Senden

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 8

The death occurred on Tuesday last of Mr. E. W. van Sendan, manager of the Adelaide branch of Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., and one of the best…

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Obituary. Professor H. Strong. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 7

The death is announced of Hubert Augustus Strong who was formerly Professor of classics in the University of Melbourne, and since 1[?]4, Professor of Latin in the University of…

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Obituary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 47

Mr. Francis Berg, aged 65 years, an old resident of Carcoar. Mr- John Davis, aged 77 years, a well-known resident of Wagga…

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Late Mr. E. H. Wills-Allen

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 47

known solicitor, he raced Nombi. He was first-class polo player, and was captain of the Dindemah Club. He was also a crack pigeon shot. He was closely associated with all pa…

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Death of Mr. John Fleming

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. John Fleming, of Argyle-street, Parramatta, which took place on Friday last. It will be remembered that a week…

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Death of Mr. E. H. Wills-Allen

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 47

The death in America of Mr. Edwin Herbert Wills-Allen, the well-known pastoralist, of Gunnedah, N.S.W., is announced by cable. The late Mr. Wills-Allen, who was a son of Mr. T…

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Death of an Old Colonist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 4

The late Mrs. Josephine Bennett, who died on teh 9th instant at a private hospital, Potts Point, was the widow of Mr. Benjamin John Bennett, for many years proprietor of…

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Late Mr. T. Hall. City Warehouseman Leaves £29.886

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 3

[?] Mr. Thomas [?]…

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Death of Sergt. H. Corbett. Killed in Action

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 5

After the receipt of many stories relating to the disappearance of Sergeant Harold Corbett comes the official advice of his death to his father, Mr. W. F. Corbett. Prior to the…

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Death of Father P. SHORE. Wilcannia's First Priest

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 16

A brief reference was made in our last issue to the death of the Rev. Father Philip Shore, of Hay, which occurred at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the eve of the Kpiphany at the…

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Obituary. the Late Rev. Father P. SHORE

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 22

The death of the Rev. Father P. Shore, of Hay, which sad event was announced in our last issue, removed one of the most zealous priests of the Wilcannia diocese. Deceased…

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