[Editor: This obituary, regarding James Kennedy (1834-1918), was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 13 November 1918.] Kennedy, of Comerong. One of the best known and most highly esteemed pioneers of the South Coast was James Kennedy, of Comerong Island, … [Read more...] about Kennedy, of Comerong [obituary re James Kennedy (1834-1918), 13 November 1918]
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[Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
[Editor: This untitled obituary for Donald Cameron was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 24 November 1885. See also: “A Tribute”, a poem written in honour of Donald Cameron.] [Obituary for Donald Cameron] We regret to have to record the death of another old … [Read more...] about [Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
[Editor: This obituary of Mr. C. Olle was published in The Port Fairy Gazette (Port Fairy, Vic.), 22 June 1916. Charles Olle was an Australian colonist, who migrated from England in 1857. He was the son of Francis Olle and Hannah Olle (née Liles). He died in 1916, in Penshurst … [Read more...] about Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
Thomas Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1917]
[Editor: Reproduced below are several items regarding Thomas Shanley, an Australian colonist, who migrated from Ireland in 1855. He was the son of Thomas Shanley (senior) and Mary Shanley (née Quinn). He died in 1917, in Killarney (Victoria), at the age of 84 … [Read more...] about Thomas Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1917]
Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
[Editor: Reproduced below are several items regarding Ellen Shanley (née Malone), an Australian colonist, who migrated from Ireland in 1855. She was the daughter of Stephen Malone and Honorah Malone (née Phyland). She died in 1916, in Killarney (Victoria), at the age of 85 … [Read more...] about Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
Mr. J. C. H. Ogier [obituary, 9 November 1913]
[Editor: This obituary of J. C. H. Ogier was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 9 November 1913.] Mr. J. C. H. Ogier. Death has removed Mr. John Creuze Hingston Ogier, an ancient Victorian barrister and a very old-time “wire-puller,” at the age of 92 years. He was born … [Read more...] about Mr. J. C. H. Ogier [obituary, 9 November 1913]
Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]
[Editor: This song was published in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (2 September 1843). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with minor variations.] Billy Barlow in Australia When I was at home I was down … [Read more...] about Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]