[Editor: This obituary, regarding Patrick Quinn, a pioneer settler, was published in the Cootamundra Herald (Cootamundra, NSW), 20 June 1891.] Mr. Patrick Quinn. In Wednesday’s Herald we recorded the death of one of the pioneer settlers in the Stockinbingal portion of … [Read more...] about Mr. Patrick Quinn [obituary, 20 June 1891]
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Rev. F. A. Darling: Death announced [obituary, 22 May 1930]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding the Reverend Frederick Augustus Darling (1864-1930), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 22 May 1930.] Rev. F. A. Darling. Death announced. The Rev. Frederick Augustus Darling, a prominent member of the … [Read more...] about Rev. F. A. Darling: Death announced [obituary, 22 May 1930]
The late Hector Lamond [by Mary Gilmore, 23 May 1947]
[Editor: This article, a tribute written by Mary Gilmore regarding Hector Lamond (1865-1947), was published in The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW), 23 May 1947.] The late Hector Lamond The following tribute to our late Editor is from the pen of Dame Mary Gilmore, … [Read more...] about The late Hector Lamond [by Mary Gilmore, 23 May 1947]
Obituary: Mr. Ernest Adolf Gerloff [25 August 1931]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 25 August 1931.] Obituary. Mr. Ernest Adolf Gerloff. The death of Mr. E. A. Gerloff, which occurred early on Sunday morning, has removed a townsman of many years’ standing, and one who took a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. Ernest Adolf Gerloff [25 August 1931]
Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Corryong Courier (Corryong, Vic.), 20 November 1941.] Obituary. Dr. William Chisholm. Word has been received of the passing of Dr. William Chisholm who died in Sydney on Friday at the age of 85 years. The deceased was the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Goulburn Herald (Goulburn, NSW), 1 May 1899.] Obituary. Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79. It is with the most profound regret that we have to record the death on Friday last at his residence, Macquarie-street, Sydney, of … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
Deaths [obituaries, 24 January 1883]
[Editor: These obituaries were published in the South Bourke & Mornington Journal (Dandenong, Vic.), 24 January 1883. The obituaries are for Weston Phillips, John Lord, and Margaret Edmonds.] Deaths. Among those removed from among us by death during the past few days, not … [Read more...] about Deaths [obituaries, 24 January 1883]
Death of an Australian explorer [obituary re Weston Phillips, 30 January 1883]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Weston Phillips, was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 30 January 1883.] Death of an Australian explorer. We regret to record the death of Weston Phillips, an old colonist and explorer, … [Read more...] about Death of an Australian explorer [obituary re Weston Phillips, 30 January 1883]
Frederick Manson Bailey, C.M.G. [obituary, 2 September 1915]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Frederick Manson Bailey (botanist), was published in Nature (London, England), 2 September 1915.] Frederick Manson Bailey, C.M.G. The death of Frederick Manson Bailey, C.M.G., the veteran Colonial Botanist of Queensland, which was … [Read more...] about Frederick Manson Bailey, C.M.G. [obituary, 2 September 1915]
Mr. T. R. Roydhouse [obituary, 1 June 1943]
[Editor: This obituary for Thomas Richard Roydhouse was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 1 June 1943.] Mr. T. R. Roydhouse. Mr. Thomas Richard Roydhouse, a veteran Sydney journalist, who was associated with many public movements, died at his home at … [Read more...] about Mr. T. R. Roydhouse [obituary, 1 June 1943]
Mr. T. R. Roydhouse dead [obituary, 29 May 1943]
[Editor: This obituary for Thomas Richard Roydhouse was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 29 May 1943.] Mr. T. R. Roydhouse dead Mr. Thomas Richard Roydhouse, a veteran Sydney journalist, who was associated with many public movements, died at his home … [Read more...] about Mr. T. R. Roydhouse dead [obituary, 29 May 1943]
Obituary: A voice out of the past [by Richard Cornish, 24 September 1938]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Mrs. Roydhouse (the wife of Thomas Richard Roydhouse), was published in The Woodend Star (Woodend, Vic.), 24 September 1938.] Obituary A voice out of the past. An obituary notice appearing in “The Press,” published at Burwood, N.S. … [Read more...] about Obituary: A voice out of the past [by Richard Cornish, 24 September 1938]
Miss Sarah McLeod [obituary, 13 August 1938]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Woodend Star, (Woodend, Vic.), 13 August 1938.] Miss Sarah McLeod. The death, at Trentham, on Wednesday morning, of Miss Sarah McLeod, at the age of 44 years, brought to a close a life of early promise, but unfortunately, in … [Read more...] about Miss Sarah McLeod [obituary, 13 August 1938]
Mr. Thomas McKenzie [obituary, 13 August 1938]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Woodend Star, (Woodend, Vic.), 13 August 1938.] Mr. Thomas McKenzie. The passing of Mr. Thomas McKenzie removed from Hesket a highly respected resident who was connected with that district from its earliest recollections, when … [Read more...] about Mr. Thomas McKenzie [obituary, 13 August 1938]
Miss Blanche Adelaide Ryan [obituary, 13 August 1938]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Woodend Star, (Woodend, Vic.), 13 August 1938.] Miss Blanche Adelaide Ryan. The death occurred last week of Miss Blanche Adelaide Ryan, aged 79 years, of Mt. Macedon, an aunt of Mrs. R. G. Casey, the wife of the Federal … [Read more...] about Miss Blanche Adelaide Ryan [obituary, 13 August 1938]
Obituary: Mrs. Ada Cornish [obituary, 13 August 1938]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Woodend Star, (Woodend, Vic.), 13 August 1938.] Obituary Mrs. Ada Cornish. Since the last issue of this paper, the proprietor has suffered a very poignant loss through the death of his wife, a loyal partner and true helpmeet … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mrs. Ada Cornish [obituary, 13 August 1938]
Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Dr. James Edwards, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Dr. Edwards. — Mr. James Edwards, M.R.C.S., England, who died at his residence, Harrington House, on the 27th … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]
“The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]
[Editor: This obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918) was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 September 1918. Frank Roberts was an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] “The goal … [Read more...] about “The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]
Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]
[Editor: This post consists of several items regarding the death of Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918), an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Died on service. ROBERTS. — In loving memory of … [Read more...] about Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]
Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Personal” section published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 October 1933.] Personal Mr William Henry Clark, 95, who died on Monday, was one of the oldest residents of Williamstown. A native of Stepney, London, he … [Read more...] about Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
[Editor: These four obituaries are extracts from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 October 1933.] About people. While attending the funeral of the Maori King Manuta in Waikato, N.Z., yesterday, Mr. Henry E. Holland, leader of the New … [Read more...] about About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
About people [20 June 1914]
[Editor: These two extracts, including an obituary regarding Richard Yeoman, are from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 June 1914.] About people. Mr. R. Yeoman, photographer, of 116 Bourke-street, city, died on Wednesday last at his … [Read more...] about About people [20 June 1914]
The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
[The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the death of Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “The news of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] [The Ballaarat Times announces] The Ballaarat Times announces the death, by a fall from his horse, of Mr … [Read more...] about [The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Mining” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] Mining. The sudden and violent death of a miner well known on this gold field was reported yesterday in our usual record of inquests held … [Read more...] about Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]