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

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

589 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 30

Earl of Oxford An Impressive Funeral LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

The burial of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith was impressive by its simplicity. Lord Asquith's wish for no public display was fully respected…

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Funeral Under Difficulties Queensland Flood Waters Subsiding BRISBANE

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

Although the fall in the Brisbane River has removed the danger of floods in the city, other parts of the State are not so lucky. To-day the…

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Earl of Asquith’s Funeral a Simple Ceremony. LONDON

Leader · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

The Earl of Oxford and Asulth’s burial in Sutton-Courtney Churchyard was Impressive by its simplicity, and the deceased statesman’s wish for an…

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Late Mrs. Drew. Fine Old Pioneer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 31

The late Mrs Elizabeth Drew, whose death was referred to briefly In a recent issue, had reached the great age of 86 years. Deceased…

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Late Mr. Mclachlan Portrait for Council Chambers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 3

A striking enlargement of the late Mr. L. McLachlan, a man who played many parts in advancing the Rylstone Shire, la on view in…

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Obituary Mrs. Speedy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 23

The death of Mrs. Speedy, nee Miss Lucy Cox, was announced on. Friday last. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H…

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Funeral Bungle Shocking Disclosures MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

Shocking disclosure regarding the burial at Cheltenham last Wednesday of Walter Smith one of twin brothers. both of whom were drowned…

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Obituary Miss Emily Ferguson

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 19

There passed away at the District Hospital on Feb. 17 Miss Emily Ferguson, aged 61 years. The deceased lady lived with her sister…

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Obituary MRS T.J. LOVEJOY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 33

There, passed, away at Waverley on Monday evening Mrs Lorejoy, widow of the late Thomas J. Lovejoy, aged 67 years. Shortly before…

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The Floods Death Roll of Fourteen. Waters Gradually Subsiding

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 33

The death roll of the recent disastrous floods now numbers fourteen, twelve of whom were drowned:—…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Ann Wright

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 7

One of Mudgee's best known and most esteemed residents, in the person of Mrs. Sarah Ann Wright, passed to her reward at an early hour on…

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Obituary. Mrs. Frances Johns

Leader · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 6

The death occurred at Five Dock, Sydney, on Monday afternoon, of Mrs. Frances Johns, a woman whose parents Were among the early pioneers…

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A Sad Death Passing of Mrs Potter

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 7

Universal regret was expressed throughout the district when it became known that Mrs Potter, wife of Mr John Totter, of…

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Guilty Thompson Sentenced to Death End of Tamworth Murder Trial TAMWORTH

National Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

A witness at the continuation of the trial to-day of Cyril Thompson (28), a horse trainer charged with the murder of Frederick…

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Death of Canon Taylor. a Distinguished Career

Leader · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

[?] Orange by the passing of the Rev. Canon H. Walker Taylor M. A. at the of 72, in St. Luke’s…

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Obituary. Mr. R. L. Hoey

Leader · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 8

Many residents of Orange will be grieved to learn of the dealt in Wa[?] (New Zealand) of Mr. Reuben Leslie Hoey. a native of Spring…

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Gulgong News Obituary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 9

The death occurred during last week of Mr Christmas Pulley, a well known mining man. Particulars will appear in next issue…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. N. D. Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 10

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday at her residence, Benton Avenue, Artamon, of Mrs. Day, who for 26 years resided at Molong, where her husband was…

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Late Mrs Dobson a Christian Woman

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 11

Called to her long and peaceful rest at Sydney recently, after a painfull illness, Mrs. G. Dobson was the third member of a…

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