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

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

423 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 22

The Murdered Mayor. Great Crowd at Funeral

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 1

Mr. McCurtain, the murdered Lord Mayor of Cork, was buried at St. FinLar's Cemetary, Cork. Fifteen thousand citizens and…

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On Bended Knees. Cork Citizens' Tribute. Murdered Mayor's Funeral London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

Remarkable scenes were witnessed in Cork during the funeral of Mr. MacCurtain, the murdered lord Mayor…

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State Elections Late Returns' Mr. Holman Defeated. Sydney, Sunday Night

Leader · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 2

The chief electoral officer made available the following election returns to-night:—Wammorawa, quota 5010. Ashford…

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Death of an Old Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 4

The death occurred on Wednesday night at her late residence, Tank- street, of Mrs. Sarah Ann Griffiths, who had reached the ripe age of 85. The cause of death was…

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Death of Father Tighe. Priest, Social Worker, Chaplain

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 15

The death occurred on Wednesday morning at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, North Sydney, of the Rev. P. F. Tighe, S.J. An…

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Coogee Murder Death of Mrs. Meagher Accused Husband Gives Evidence Movements on Day of Crime Case Closes Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 3

Evidence for the defence of John Meagher, 34. a man of independent means, was continued at the Central Court…

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Cudal. Death of Mr. Hancock

Molong Argus · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 5

There passed away on Friday last one of Cudal's most respected citizens — Mr Edward Hancock. He had been ailing for some time…

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Late Mrs. Rutherford Funeral To-day

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

The remains of the late Mrs. James Rutherford, were brought from Sydney to Bathurst by the passenger train yesterday, and convoyed to All Saints'…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. Chas. Knight

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Chas. Knight took place on Thursday afternoon. The cortege, which was a long one, moved from the Presbyterian Church, the hearse being…

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[?] James Rutherford Funeral in Bathurst. Tribute by Bishop Long

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs James Rutherford, of Darlinghurst and late of Bathurst, took place this morning from All Saints' Cathedral. The…

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Death of Racehorse Case Against Racing Company Rabbit Burrow on Track Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

In Banco court to-day, Abraham Wade sued the Rosehill Racecourse Company for £7000 in respect of the the death of the racehorse Estland…

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Late Mrs Rutherford Large and Representative Funeral Panegyric by Bishop Long

National Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

The remains of the late Mrs. James Rutherford, which had been brought from Sydney to Bathurst on Tuesday, and had since lain in All…

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Cassilis Page. Death of Mrs. Soles, Sen

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 9

Mr. W. J. Soles' mother died at Muswellbrook on Tuesday morning. She was eighty years of age. At Christmas time Mr…

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Death of Mrs. James Rotherford

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 6

The funeral took place at Bathurst on Wednesday of Mrs. James Rutherford, widow of Mr. James Rutherford, who for some years was connected with, Lithgow as part…

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Death Of[?]mr. E. W. Moon

Molong Argus · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 1

The death occurred on Thursday week of Mr. E. W. Moon, a highly respected resident of Cudal. The deceased was taken ill the previous…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Rutherford

Leader · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 1

The death occurred at Darling[?]urst of Mrs. Rutherford, till recently a well-known figure in Rathurst. The late Mrs. Rutherford was in her…

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Death of Mr. J. A. Shaw Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. J. A. Shaw, who for many years occupied the position of judge to the Australian Jockey Club…

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Foul Murder Death of Old Rabbit Trapper Body Hidden Under Log Evidence at To-day's Inquest Blayney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 2

The inquest touching the death of William Jones, a rabbit trapper about 60 years of age whose decomposed body with two ballet wounds in the…

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To-day's Telegrams. Latest Markets. Late Mr. J. L. Brown's Will. Sydney

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 2

To-day's market quotations: -- Maize 9s 3d to 9s 6d, onions £13 10s to £14, potatoes £10 to £12, chaff £13 9s to £14, oats 5s 9d to 6s 3d, millet £20 to £55, new laid eggs…

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Acquitted the Molong Shooting Case Death of Thank Garragher Returned Soldier Pleads Guilty

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 2

At the Dubbo Circuit Court, Alfred Syrjalainer was charged with the murder of Frank Carragher at Molong on February 17…

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