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

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Thomas Hardy. London, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

Sir Thomas Hardy, one of the most famous of English authors, and one of the outstanding literary figures of the world, died at five minutes past…

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Death of Old Identity Mrs. Susan Cook

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 4

There were genuine expressions of regret when It was learned that' Mrs. Susan Cook, had passed away at her homo on December 26 last…

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Late Mrs. Wilcox. Duckmaloi Resident for 45 Years

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 3

The death in St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, of Mrs. Wilcox, after an illness of three months, removed from the Duckmaloi-Oberon districts one of the…

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Obituary. M. Charles Scarr

Leader · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 1

The death occurred on Wednesday afternoon, of Mr. Charles Scarr, a member of the well-known Scarr family, who have been connected with the…

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Obituary. Mr. Edward Carroll

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 3

With the death of Mr. Edward Carroll, of Cargo Road, the State of New South Wales loses one of its early pioneers. Born in Wexford, Ireland,…

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Obituary. Mr. John Stapleton

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 14

The death occurred at Cowra on Tuesday of Mr. John Stapleton, father of Mr. Charles Stapleton (of the Settlement) and Mr. Horace Stapleton (of…

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Late Mr. T. HARDY Remains to be Cremated Burial in Westminster Abbey LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

The remains of the late Mr Thomas Hardy, the novelist, will be cremated, and buried in Westminster Abbey on Friday evening…

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Obituary. Mr. A. D. Fowler

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 7

The death occurred last Wednesday, of Mr. A. D. Fowler, father of Mr. [?] at his “Eliss,” [?] Street,…

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Famous Trees. Mark Historic Events. Charter Oak Funeral

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

Thee trees were planted not long ago in honor of Enright, Grasham, and Hay, the first men of the American Army to give their lives…

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Death of Mr. David Baker. Old Pioneer's Adventures. How a Sailor Earned £100. BATHURST

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

Memories of those far-off days when wool was transported by bullock teams from the Western districts to Sydney are recalled by the death of Mr. David…

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Rylstone News Memorial Service.. the Late Mr L. McLACHLAN

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 25

It is advertised in this issue that the Rev. A.D. Robertson, of Kogarah, is conducting a memorial service in the Hall at Rylstone…

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The Omeo Mystery. Death of Clergyman's Wife. MELBOURNE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 1

Although a doctor has given a medical certificate concerning the death of Mrs. Griggs, wife of a Methodist clergyman at Omeo, there is still some mystery…

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Ptomaine Poisoning Death of Frederick L. Birchall. a Highly Respected Youth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 19

A very sad death occurred at a private hospital in Mudgee on Wednesday morning when F[?] isk Leslie Birchall, the 16-year-old…

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The Late Mrs. Summons. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 7

Sir,--In connection with the report (published in the "Mercury" of the 4th inst.) of the death of my mother, Mrs. E. Summons, of Lidsdale, there…

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Obituary. Mr. John Thomas Kelly

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 7

With the death or Mr. John Thomas Kelly, the Millthorpe district loses, perhaps. Its oldest resident, and one of its most popular and respected…

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[?] Late Mr. Harry Taylor’s Horses

Leader · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the sale of the late Mr. Harry Taylor’s giving of [?] horses, this morning Messrs McNeilly, Crampton and…

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Old Bathurstian Passes Death of Mr. "Mick" Rotton WELLINGTON

National Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 5

With the death of Mr A. E. 'Mick') Rotton, Wellington, loses one of its boat known and moat highly respected residents." Though his death was…

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Death of Mrs. J. Adams

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 4

Word has been received in Lithgow of Idle death of Mrs. J. Adams, which took place at her son's residence, St. Peters, on Thursday. Deceased, who…

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Obituary. Mb. Harry O’brien, Jun

Leader · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

The community of Orange- and particularly the sporting section of [?] was painfully shocked on Saturday afternoon, when word was received…

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Millthorpe News. Death of Master P. Lo[?]

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 6

After an [?] of two weeks, little [?]…

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