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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

549 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 28

Death of Corporal James Goldspink

Molong Argus · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

On Saturday morning last Mr Wm. Goldspink received the sad news that his brother, Corp. James Goldspink, had been killed in action in France,…

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Death of an Old Identity

Molong Argus · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 7

Mr Fred Milbrest, aged about 76 year, a Franchman who, for many years past, has resided in Cumnock district, passed away, at McDonnell's…

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Death of Mr. Howroyd. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

Mr. Howroyri, who defeated Mr. King O'Malley at the Federal election, died suddenly at six o'clock this morning, the cause of death being heart…

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Polling Day Tragedy Sudden Death at Portland. the Late Mr. Ted Mason. Portland

National Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

Polling Day in Portland was mar[?]ed by the sudden death of Mr. Edward Mason a very old resident of the town and a mast enthisiastic supporter of Labor. Mr. Mason had…

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The Federal Elections. Position Remains Unaltered. Death of Successful Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

During the last two days the election returns have not materially affected the figures, except to put the Nationalist leaders further ahead. There are still three or four…

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Election Tragedy Death of Nationalist Candidate. Another Election Necessary Launceston

National Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

Mr. C. K. Howroyd, the Nationaist candidate who defeated Mr. King O'Malley for the Darwin seat, died suddenly at 6 o'clock this morning…

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Archbishop Carr Impressive Funeral. Papal Delegates Tribute. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 2

Many thousands of people witnessed the funeral of the late Archbishop' Carr this afternoon. A solemn requiem mass was…

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Federal Elections. the First Vacancy. Death of a Tasmanian Representative

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 2

The first vacancy in the newly-constituted Federal Parliament has been created—by the death of one of the recently elected members…

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Death of Mrs. Oldham

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

By the death at 1.30 p.m., yesterday, of Mrs. Jane Oldham, at the ago of 71. years, another old .resident has been removed. The deceased lady, resided with her husband,' the…

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Death of Well-knows Resident

Leader · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

The death took place at Lidcombe yesterday of Mr. James Martin, farmer(of Orange. He was 57 years of age, and came to reside here, permanently,…

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Death of Mrs. J. Brown, Sen

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 10

The passing of Mrs. John Brown, sen., removes one more from the fast thinning ranks of senior residents. The death occurred during…

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Death of Mr. John Howarth. a Pine Young Mudgee Native

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 19

A painful sensation was caused in Mudgee when, late on Wednesday evening it became known that Mr. John (Jack) Howarth had died…

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Hill End. MIWBLE Patriotic Work—The Hospital— Anglican Church—Death of a Veteran Miner—Wanted, a Doctor—A Landmark Gone— Church News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 14

Making the Socks.—Hill End is responding to the appeal of the War Chest Committee for socks. The local knitting circle is making…

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Death of Mr. Steve Butler

Molong Argus · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 5

The band of death has taken from our midst one of the oldest and most respected residents of our district, in the person of Mr Stephen Butler. The…

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Obituary. Mr. Stephen Butler

Molong Argus · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 5

Once again the sad duty devolves upon us of chronicling the passing to the " great beyond", of yet another very old and highly respected resident of…

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Death of Miss O'Doneghue

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 2

Miss Bridget O'Donoghue died, somewhat suddenly, in the Gulgong Hospital on Friday morning. The deceased lady, who was 52 years of…

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Obituary. John Frederick Hill

Leader · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 4

We regret to have to record the death of an old and respected identity in the person of Mr. John Frederick Hill, which took place at his residence,…

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Death of Gunner Sheridan. a Coincidence. Two Cousins Die Within a Few Days

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 4

As was reported in Thursday's "Guardian," Gunner Harrie Roy Sheridan, son of Police Inspector R. Sheridan, of Mudgee, has died…

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Obituary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 8

General regret was felt in Merriwa when it became known that Mr. H. Byfield had met with a fatal motor accident near Mudgee. Mr…

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Death of Mr. William Martin

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 8

Universal sorrow was felt and expressed in Merriwa when it became known that Mr. William Martin, solicitor, had died on Monday…

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