[Editor: This article, regarding the misreported the death of the Rev. George Otter, was published in The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Van Diemen’s Land), 28 January 1854.] The Rev. Mr. Otter. — It will be remembered that the Rev. Mr. Otter, formerly of Van Dieman’s … [Read more...] about The Rev. Mr. Otter [28 January 1854]
misreported deaths
The Rev. Mr. Otter [20 January 1854]
[Editor: This article, regarding the misreported death of the Rev. George Otter, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 20 January 1854.] The Rev. Mr. Otter. — It will be remembered that the Rev. Mr Otter, formerly of Van Diemen’s Land, … [Read more...] about The Rev. Mr. Otter [20 January 1854]
Melancholy death of a clergyman [30 March 1853]
[Editor: This article, regarding the death of the Rev. George Otter, was published in The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (West Maitland, NSW), 30 March 1853. However, as it turned out, much to the surprise of many, George Otter was in fact very much alive at … [Read more...] about Melancholy death of a clergyman [30 March 1853]
Instances of mortality [sermon, 1 March 1853]
[Editor: This article, a report on a sermon given by the Rev. F. Miller, was published in the “Local” (general news) section in the Hobart Town Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 1 March 1853. The article refers to the death of Rev. George Otter; however, the report of his death was … [Read more...] about Instances of mortality [sermon, 1 March 1853]
The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]
[Editor: Reproduced below are three items regarding Lieutenant Kenneth James Beatty, who was incorrectly reported as dead during the Boer War (1899-1902). The first article, regarding the Boer War and the death of Lieutenant Beatty, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), … [Read more...] about The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]