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Obituaries & funerals, 1921

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Late Mr. P. S. Mitchell

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 7

Mr. Peter S. Mitchell, the well-known grazier and sportsman, who died in Sydney on Wednesday last at the age of 61 years, made a hobby of…

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Death of Brewarrina Pioneers

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 3

The death occurred on Christmas Day of Mr. James Ryan, grazier, of Tara, near Goodooga. Deceased was 60 years of age, and an old resident of…

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Death of Old Identities

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 5

LITHGOW, Monday.--The death occurred yesterday of Daniel Duggan, of Bindo, the oldest resident of this district. Deceased, who was 87 years of age, reared…

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Zig Zag Fatality. Funeral of Victims

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 5

LITHGOW, Monday.--The funeral of the victims of the Zig-zag colliery tragedy, Arthur John Pearce and William L. Bannerman, who were burled under a fall of coal on Saturday,…

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Death of Mr. L. J. Lohr

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 7

News was received in Sydney to-day from New Zealand of the death of Mr. L. J. Lohr, who was well-known in theatrical circles. He will on…

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Motor-cycle Accident Death of a Victim GOULBURN

The Sun · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 8

Mrs. Errol Blackett, one of the victims in Sunday night's motor-cycle accident, died early this morning. Miss Donnelly's condition is still critical…

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Late Mr. John Hunter. Representative Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

The funeral of the late Mr. John S. Hunter, founder of the firm of John Hunter and Sons, took place yesterday. Before the burial took place at Waverley…

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Late Mr. John Hunter. "Man with a Human Heart."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 12

The funeral of Mr. John Hunter, head of the well-known boot manufacturing house, which took place to the Waveriey Cemetery yesterday morning, was largely attended by…

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Obituary Notice. the Late Peter Mitchell. Joint Owner of Trafalgar

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 4

There died in a private hospital in Sydney last week Peter Mitchell whose name will go down in turf history as joint owner of one of the greatest…

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Death of a Nonagenarian. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 9

Mrs. Euphomia Mackintosh, aged 94, who came from England with her parents in the Pnamelia in 1829, died to-day. Governor Stirling was a passenger by this vessel…

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"Oh, Yes, I Did It!" Fatal Stabbing Death of William Collins Verdict of Murder

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 8

The fatal stabbing of William Francis Collins, aged 26, a laborer, of Stanley-street, Sydney, in Lower Campbell-street, on December 22, was inquired…

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Death of Mr. Edgar Hope

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Stock and Station Journal

The sudden death yesterday of Mr. Edgar Hope, of the wool valuing staff of Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Limited, caused a great shock to his many friends in the trade. Mr…

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Death of Mr. A. Stewart

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 8

Andrew Stewart', of Tyrone Station, Bibbenluke, Monaro died at his home on New Year's eve at the age of 75 years, after a couple of days' illness…

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Death of Mr. W. F. Stone

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 8

The death has occurred of Mr. W. F. Stone, at his residence, Springwood, Uranquinty. Deceased, who was 64 years of age, arrived in Uranquinty…

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Obituary. Captain W. K. Leiper

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

Captain W. K. Leiper, the well-known and popular muster mariner, died at his residence, Haberfield, on January 5. Capt. Loiper was a…

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The Late Mr. Alfred Colless

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

At Monday evening's meeting of Penrith Council Aid. Fitch referred to the death of Mr. Alfred colless, a very old and esteemed resident of Penrith…

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Obituary. Mr. Redmond Barry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 14

The death of Mr. Arthur Redmond Barry, which occurred at his home, Boongala, Neutral Bay, on Thursday evening, removes from the service of the Australian Customs one of…

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The Late Mr. J. HUNTER End of a Great Business Career

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1921 · page 5

"Just let me know the policy of the country and I will suit myself to it." was an expression used by Mr. John Hunter, whose death chanced so…

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3.45 A.M. Edition Leap to Death Fate of a Countess Fall of 284 Feet London, January 14

The Sun · Sunday 16 January 1921 · page 2

At the inquest concerning the death of the Portuguese Countess of Darabeira Grande, who Jumped from the top of the campanile of…

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