[Editor: This obituary was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1911.] A pioneer shipbuilder. Mr. Henry Beattie, sen., who died at his home, ‘Balmoral,’ Beattie-street, Balmain, on the 24th ult., was an historic personage in the waterside suburb. He came from Burnt … [Read more...] about A pioneer shipbuilder [obituary for Henry Beattie, senior, 2 July 1911]
obituaries
Early-day sportsman’s death [obituary of Percy Mahoney, 7 December 1950]
[Editor: This obituary of Percy Mahoney was published in The Maryborough Chronicle (Maryborough, Qld.), 7 December 1950. See also: “Vale! Percy Mahoney”, a poem written in honour of Percy Mahoney.] Early-day sportsman’s death The death of Mr. Percy Mahoney, at the age of … [Read more...] about Early-day sportsman’s death [obituary of Percy Mahoney, 7 December 1950]
[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]
Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin, written by John Joseph Simons (1882-1948), was published in The Call & WA Sportsman (Perth, WA), 10 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. Yesterday the body of Alfred Deakin was given back to earth — the earth of the land to which his … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 8 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. A bright star has disappeared from the intellectual firmament of the Commonwealth through the death of the Hon. Alfred Deakin, one of the most admired and … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
[Editor: This article was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Obituary — 1868-9. Bowie, Robert (October 3, 1869, aged 82 years), surgeon. Mr. Bowie was one of the oldest medical practitioners in the colony, and was for many years … [Read more...] about Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
Mr J. J. Kenneally [obituary, 22 February 1949]
[Editor: This obituary for James Jerome Kenneally was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 February 1949.] Mr J. J. Kenneally Mr James Jerome Kenneally, of Daisy st, Essendon, who died in Royal Melbourne Hospital yesterday morning, was the author of the Inner … [Read more...] about Mr J. J. Kenneally [obituary, 22 February 1949]
“Mystery poet” dead [obituary for William Baylebridge, 14 May 1942]
[Editor: This obituary for William Baylebridge was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 May 1942.] “Mystery poet” dead William Baylebridge, Queensland’s mystery poet, whose work has been described by some authorities as bearing the brand of genius, and who, all … [Read more...] about “Mystery poet” dead [obituary for William Baylebridge, 14 May 1942]
On the track: A tribute to P.I.O’L. [by P. I. O’Leary, 2 August 1944]
[Editor: This article by P. I. O’Leary was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 August 1944.] On the track A tribute to P.I.O’L. Old mate! In the gusty old weather, When our hopes and our troubles were new, In the years spent in wearing out leather, I … [Read more...] about On the track: A tribute to P.I.O’L. [by P. I. O’Leary, 2 August 1944]
The Open Road and the Inky Way: Patrick Ignatius O’Leary (1888-1944): Rover-poet and Catholic journalist [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 2 August 1944]
[Editor: This obituary for P. I. O’Leary was published in the “Books & Bookmen” section of the The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 August 1944.] The Open Road and the Inky Way Patrick Ignatius O’Leary (1888-1944) Rover-poet and Catholic journalist This page is in … [Read more...] about The Open Road and the Inky Way: Patrick Ignatius O’Leary (1888-1944): Rover-poet and Catholic journalist [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 2 August 1944]
Journalist and Laborite dies [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 27 July 1944]
[Editor: This obituary for P. I. O’Leary was published in The Labor Call (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 July 1944.] Journalist and Laborite dies The death occurred at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Friday last of Mr. Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, at the age of 56. Although he had been … [Read more...] about Journalist and Laborite dies [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 27 July 1944]
P.I.O’L. [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 26 July 1944]
[Editor: This obituary for P. I. O’Leary was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 July 1944.] P.I.O’L. “The Advocate” mourns the death of Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, who died after a long, intermittent illness on Friday last, July 21, 1944. For nearly a quarter … [Read more...] about P.I.O’L. [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 26 July 1944]
Obituary: Mr P. I. O’Leary [22 July 1944]
[Editor: This obituary for P. I. O’Leary was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 July 1944.] Obituary Mr P. I. O’Leary Mr Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, 56, a well-known Catholic journalist, died yesterday after a short illness. At different times he was on the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr P. I. O’Leary [22 July 1944]
Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]
[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 3 February 1933.] Professor J. Le Gay Brereton. Sudden death While on caravan tour. Professor John Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English Literature at the … [Read more...] about Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]
Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]
[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 3 February 1933.] Death at 62. Professor Le Gay Brereton Literary giant passes. Sydney, February 2. Professor J. Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English … [Read more...] about Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]
Ald. Robert G. Kilgour [obituary, 31 March 1938]
[Editor: This article was published in The Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser (Raymond Terrace, NSW), 31 March 1938.] Ald. Robert G. Kilgour The death occurred on Sunday 20th, of Ald. R. G. Kilgour for a long period one of Newcastle’s … [Read more...] about Ald. Robert G. Kilgour [obituary, 31 March 1938]
Ald. R. Kilgour: Death ends long career: Seven times mayor [obituary, 21 March 1938]
[Editor: This article was published in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 21 March 1938.] Ald. R. Kilgour Death ends long career Seven times mayor Ald. Robert George Kilgour, seven times Mayor of Newcastle, and a man with an outstanding … [Read more...] about Ald. R. Kilgour: Death ends long career: Seven times mayor [obituary, 21 March 1938]
Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Mercury (Hobart), 23 April 1883.] Obituary. The late Francis Cotton. As there were several slight inaccuracies in the first obituary notice published of the late Francis Cotton, we give by request the following … [Read more...] about Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
P. R. Stephensen [obituary, 5 June 1965]
[Editor: This obituary of P. R. Stephensen was published in the “National Notebook” section of The Bulletin, 5 June 1965.] P. R. Stephensen P. R. (“Inky”) Stephensen — who collapsed and died last Friday after a speech at the Savage Club, Sydney — has earned a lasting … [Read more...] about P. R. Stephensen [obituary, 5 June 1965]
[Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]
[Editor: This brief obituary for W. T. Goodge was published in the “Personal items” section of The Bulletin, 2 December 1909.] [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] W. T. Goodge, whose name has been at the bottom of fathoms of verse in THE BULLETIN and other papers, died at North … [Read more...] about [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]
Agnes Louise Kettlewell: Well known writer passes [25 August 1936]
[Editor: This article about the death of Agnes Louise Kettlewell (nee Storrie) was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 25 August 1936. It should be noted that although the article gave her middle name as “Louise”, it was actually “Louisa”.] Agnes Louise … [Read more...] about Agnes Louise Kettlewell: Well known writer passes [25 August 1936]