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

Obituaries & funerals, 1926

367 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 19

Oakey Park. Death of Mr. James Gant

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 4

The death occurred at his residence, Bell's-road, Oakey Park, last night, of Mr. James Gant, a well-known and highly esteemed resident. Although deceased had…

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The Death of Hilda McNAMARA. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

How Henry Duproy, [?] gave his own blood in a [?] attempt to save the life of his sweetheart, [?] McNam[?] 15, was told at the Contr[?]…

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New School of Arts. As Memorial to the Late Mr. Charles Hoskins. Family's Magnificent Offer

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon the executive officers of the Lithgow School of Arts committee met Mr. Cecil H. Hoskins by invitation at the ironworks office. There were…

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Death of Mr. Callaghan

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 2

Lithgow residents will regret to hear of the death at Kurri district hospital on Tuesday of Mr. James Callaghan, for very many years a resident of Lithgow, and an…

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Late Mr. John Cook. a Sunny Corner Identity

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 3

Mr. John Cook, whose death at the age of 56 at Hornsby, was recorded in the "Mercury" recently, was one of the best known mining men in this State, and was…

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Bank Robbery Recalled Death of Bank Manager

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 20

The death of Mr. R. C. Wilkinson of Drummoyne, recalls the bank hold-up at Grenfell, in [?] Mr. Wilkinson who was then the…

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Funeral of the "Demon." London, Tuesday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 2

Reuter.--- Spofforth, the Australian demon bowler of years ago, was buried at Brookwood cemetery to- day. A wreath was sent by the Australian cricketers, also by…

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Memorial Service. the Late Mrs. B. AVERY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 3

At St. David's Presbyterian Church, Gulgong, a memorial service was held recently to pay at fitting tribute to the memory of…

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Obituary Mr. Isaac Bird

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 28

The death occurred in Sydney last week of Mr. Isaac Bird, brother of Mr. Richard Bird, of Kandos. The deceased who was…

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Obituary Mr. James Norris

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 9

Mr. James Norris, of Canadian Lead, passed away In the Gulgong Hospital yesterday (Monday) morning, at the age of 78 years…

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Mr. F. R. Spofforth Funeral Obsequies (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 2

F. R. Spofforth was buried at Brookwood cemetery this afternoon. Wreaths were sent by the Australian Eleven, the M.C.C, Surrey, Lamp…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. E . Morrissey

Leader · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 8

Death tame as a happy release after period of suffering, to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Morrissey. relict of the late P. Morrissey. at the District Hospital…

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Latest Cables. (Australian Cable Association, Messages .)Death of Sir W. Corry, London

Leader · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 6

The death is announced of William Corry. president of the Cu[?]ard shipping line…

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Death of Mr. Cecil Bernasconi

Leader · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 4

The death occurr[?] at 6 [?] this morning [?] Mr. [?] a native of Orange. and a member of an old and respected [?]mily. For a…

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Oberon. Funeral of Mrs. Robinson

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

The interment of the late Mrs. Leslie Robinson, who passed away in Sydney early Friday morning, took place here, in the Church of England portion of the general…

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Death of Mt. David Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 3

The death of Mrs. Arthur Baker, of Campbell 's River, Mt. David, took place on Monday, 7th inst., at Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. The deceased had only been…

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Obituary Mr. Cecil S[?]nasconi

Leader · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

The death took places at 8 o ’clock on Saturday morning under exceedingly sad circumstances of Mr. Ca[?] Ber[?] Horses of the Central…

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An Impressive Ceremony. a Thousanwd Peole Attend Funeral. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 10

Nearly 1000 people attended the funeral at Muswellbrook of Miss Dalzell one of the viesims of the Aberdeen train smash. Miss…

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Rockley. Death of an Old Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 2

The death at an advanced age occurred yesterday (Monday) afternoon of Mr. James Begley, senr., an old and respected resident of Rockley. He had been failing…

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Cricket. Rain Sounds Death Knell of First Test. All Interest Ended. London

Leader · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 4

“The [?]currence of a washout at Natringham has stiffened t he opinion in favor of allotting more time for the Test matches.” Mr. A. C. Mclaren…

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