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Obituaries & funerals, 1921

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Japan Will Pay. Death of an American. New York, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 7

The Washington correspondent of the United Press says the Note sent to Japan by the State department states that the killing of an American officer by a Japanese sentry in…

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Late Mr. A. Redmond Barry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 10

The Funeral of Mr. Arthur Redmond Barry, who for many years held the position of inspector in the Customs Department, took place at the Waverley Cemetery on…

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Obituary. Mr. R. B. Hardman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 10

Mr. Roger Bede Hardman, youngest son of the late Mr. Richard Hardman, of Hardman Bros., biscuit manufacturers, of Newtown, died in a private hospital in Sydney yesterday…

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Late Mr. A.j. Thomas

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 6

Mr. Alfred John Thomas, who had been in failing health for some time, died at his residence in Cecil Street, Gordon, on Saturday, He was a well-known figure in commercial circles. He had been connected with the firm…

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Obituary. Mr. James Watson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 12

The death occurred in a private hospital at Manly last Saturday of Mr. James Watson, in his 75th year. Deceased was employed in the composing-room of the "Herald" for over…

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Obituary. Captain W. K. Leiper

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 5

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

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Death of a Wireless Operator

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 11

The death has occurred of Mr. Lesile K. Freeman the son of Mr. and Mrs Freeman, of "Weymouth," Cahramatts Mr. Freeman was…

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Death of Mrs. E. H. Whyte

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 30

Mrs. Eleanor Heartley Whyte, wife of Mr. Samuel Whyte, of Kirkham-street, Moss Vale, passed to her reward on Sunday, the 9th inst., at the age of 56 years, after a…

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Another Cabled Lie. the Murdered Officers' Funeral

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 19

Our readers will remember the cables about the funeral in Dublin of the officers who were killed in raids on the morning of the Croke Park massacre. A sneering…

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Obituary. Miss Ellen Fogarty, Bathurst

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 17

The death occurred recently of Miss Ellen Fogarty, sister of Mrs. L. Mocker, of "Clondotty," 115 Stewart-street, Bathurst. The deceased lady…

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Death of Rev. Dr. Skelly. Sandhurst's Sad Loss

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 17

As mentioned in our last issue, the Diocese of Sandhurst (Vic.) sustained a sad loss in the death of the Rev. John Skelly, D.D., late pastor at…

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"Sailor Bob" Death of Senator Guthrie Fatality in Melbourne Knocked Down by Tram MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 11

Senator Robert Storrie Guthrie, of South Australia, died in the Melbourne Hospital at half-past 6 this morning, as a result of injuries received in a tram…

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Death of Pitcairn Pioneer

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 8

NORFOLK ISLAND, Thursday.--Mr. Allen Buffett, one of the oldest inhabitants of Pit- cairn Island, died yesterday. There was a large attendance at the funeral…

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Death of a Journalist

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 7

MELBOURNE. Thursday.--Mr. L.C. Klister, for over 20 years mining editor of the "Age," died at South Yarra this morning…

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Death of Mrs. Morrish

The Propeller · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 2

Mrs. Violet Ellen Morrish, wife of Mr. James Morrish, of Oliver Street, Bexley, died in the St. George District Hospital, Kogarah, on Tuesday, aged…

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Death of Dr. Edwin Chisholm

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 8

Dr. Edwin Chisholm, M.D., one of the oldest medical practitioners in the State, died at his residence, "invorna," Victoria-street, Ashfield, at the ago of [?]…

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'Don't Want Funeral' Man in Harbor

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 8

When the ferry steamer Kulgon was passing Dawes Point shortly before noon to-day aman without a cost and bat fell into the water. A pulling-heat went to…

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Early Local Newspapers. Death of Mr. James Watson

The Propeller · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 5

The death occurred in a private hospital at Manly last Saturday of Mr. James Watson, at one time a well-known resident of Arncliffe, in his 75th…

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Vale, Guthrie Death of "Sailor Bob" a Gallant Fighter

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 2

Senator Robert Storrie Guthrie, popularly known as "Sailor Bob," died in Melbourne early yesterday (Thursday) morning, as the result on…

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Constable's Funeral Pathetic Incident

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 6

The funeral of Constable Wolgast took place this morning, when a representative crowd of mourners followed the remains from Kinsela's…

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