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obituaries

[The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]

6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]

6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Mr William Frazer, M.L.A. [14 December 1870]

6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding William Frazer (1831-1870), was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 14 December 1870.] Mr William Frazer, M.L.A., One of the members for Creswick, died at his house at Lyndhurst, near Melbourne, on Tuesday, after an illness … [Read more...] about Mr William Frazer, M.L.A. [14 December 1870]

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Mr. Duncan Gillies [16 September 1903]

5 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Duncan Gillies, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 16 September 1903.] Mr. Duncan Gillies. Mr. Duncan Gillies, Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, was found dead in his bath at the … [Read more...] about Mr. Duncan Gillies [16 September 1903]

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The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]

4 March 2023 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Louisa Lawson, was published in The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW), 2 October 1920.] The late Louisa Lawson. (By George Black.) Mrs. Louisa Lawson, who died on the 12th inst., aged 72 years, was well known to me 35 years ago, or more, … [Read more...] about The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]

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Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. [5 January 1915]

4 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Edward Jolley, was published in The Creswick Advertiser (Creswick, Vic.), 5 January 1915. The first three paragraphs of this article are the same as that published in The Age (2 January 1915), although with an additional three paragraphs … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. [5 January 1915]

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Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]

4 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Edward Jolley, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. Labor Party’s heavy death toll. Mr. Edward Francis George Jolley, member of the House of Representatives for the Grampians, died on … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]

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Death of Mr. H. Frencham: A pioneer gold discoverer [6 July 1897]

3 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Henry Frencham, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 6 July 1897.] Death of Mr. H. Frencham. A pioneer gold discoverer. On Saturday Mr. Henry Frencham, who claimed to have been the first gold discoverer in Bendigo, … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. H. Frencham: A pioneer gold discoverer [6 July 1897]

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Miscellaneous news [three obituaries, 17 June 1873]

2 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Miscellaneous news” section published in the The Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 June 1873.] Miscellaneous news The death of another old colonist has to be chronicled. Mr. Charles … [Read more...] about Miscellaneous news [three obituaries, 17 June 1873]

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[Mr John Cathie] [obituary, 14 May 1873]

2 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary for John Cathie (1813-1873) is an extract from the “News and notes” section published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 14 May 1873.] [Mr John Cathie] Mr John Cathie, once member for Ballarat East in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, died … [Read more...] about [Mr John Cathie] [obituary, 14 May 1873]

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A pioneer shipbuilder [obituary for Henry Beattie, senior, 2 July 1911]

12 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Early-day sportsman’s death [obituary of Percy Mahoney, 7 December 1950]

23 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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[Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]

8 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Thomas Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1917]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Mr. J. C. H. Ogier [obituary, 9 November 1913]

23 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]

23 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]

22 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]

18 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Mr J. J. Kenneally [obituary, 22 February 1949]

26 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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“Mystery poet” dead [obituary for William Baylebridge, 14 May 1942]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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On the track: A tribute to P.I.O’L. [by P. I. O’Leary, 2 August 1944]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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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]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Journalist and Laborite dies [obituary for P. I. O’Leary, 27 July 1944]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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