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Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 25 June 1929]

13 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Some poetry from the “In memoriam” section of The Brisbane Courier, 25 June 1929.] JOHNSTON. — In loving memory of mother, who passed away at Chermside, June 25th, 1926. She bade no one a last farewell, She said good-bye to none; The Heavenly gates were … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 25 June 1929]

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Poetry from the “Deaths” and “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 5 August 1890]

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[Editor: Some poetry from the “Deaths” section (Edis and Standley) and the “In Memoriam” section (Thiel) of the The South Australian Register, 5 August 1890.] EDIS. — On the 27th July, in the Adelaide Hospital, the dearly beloved wife of J. Edis, of Port Wakefield, aged 53 … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “Deaths” and “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 5 August 1890]

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Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 7 October 1910]

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[Editor: Some poetry from the “In memoriam” section of The Advertiser (Adelaide), 7 October 1910.] BOWDEN. — In sad and loving memory of our dear Lionel Hamilton, eldest son of J. R. and S. Bowden, who died October 7, 1907, Halifax-street, aged 5 years 4 months. In … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 7 October 1910]

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Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 29 September 1906]

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[Editor: Some poetry from the “In memoriam” section of the Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1906.] COLEBROOK. — A tribute of love to the memory of my devoted dada, Edward A. Colebrook, whom Jesus called September 29, 1903, aged 50 years. Deeply regretted. Across the … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 29 September 1906]

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