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

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

472 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 24

Death of Husband a Widow's Claim

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 5

BEFORE the Workmen's Compensation Commission at Gilgandra, Ella May Butler claimed £800 from William Wheaton, in…

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Open Verdict Death of Frank Vosper Miss Oxford Satisfied London

National Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

An open verdict — "Found drowned" — was returned at the conclusion to-day of the inquest on Frank Vosper, actor and playwright, who…

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Dr. Radford's Funeral London

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 5

Bishop Crotty, vicar of St. Pancras. [?]merly Bishop of Bathurst Bathurst (N.S.W.) [?] Bishop Harmer, formerly of Ade[?]de, officiated at the funeral service…

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Obituary. Mr. Joseph Schmich

Leader · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 3

One of the Oldest Parents of the [?] Mr. Joseph [?] and at the Base Hospital on Wednesday. at the age of 76 year He had been…

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Leave to Appeal Lithgow Case Death of Relief Worker

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

The High Court in Sydney yesterday granted full leave to Mrs. Mildred Mary Harding to appeal from the judgment of the State Full Court…

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Body Exhumed. Late Mr. C. J. Carman. Cause of Death. Doctor Refuses a Certificate

Leader · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

The body of Clarence James Carman of Cudal, who died on Thursday last and was buried is Cudal Cemetery on Friday,…

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Her Husband's Funeral Unable to Pay Expenses Plight of Wife of Ex-m.l.a. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 5

When the name of Mrs. Francis [?]-Robertson, widow of the former [?]bor member of Parliament, was [?]ed before the Registrar in…

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Obituary. Mr. Alfred Morris

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 7

The death took place on Tuesday, March 30, of Mr. Alfred Morris, one of Wellington's most esteemed citizens, at the advanced ago of 84 years…

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A Great Runner Death of Mr. Watson

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 8

A FORMER Australian professional champion runner, Mr. Robert F. Watson, of West Maitland, died on Wednesday in his 81st year…

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Death of Digger King's Message of Sympathy Comment of General Chauvel London

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 2

Despite the absence of a guard or honor several hundred persons gathered to see General Sir Henry Chauvel arrive at Victoria station yesterday…

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V.C's FUNERAL Impressive Spectacle Obsequies in London London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1937 · page 1

An impessive spectacle will be witnessed in London at the funeral of Gunner A. P. Sullivan, the Australian V.C. The War Office has asked all…

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Gunner Sullivan, V.C. Digger's Impressive Funeral in London London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1937 · page 1

The remains of Gunner A. P. Sullivan, V.C., a member of the Australian Coronation contingent who was killed in a street accident on Friday,…

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Touching Scene Funeral of Digger V.C. How Sullivan Died LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 3

The most touching moments of the funeral of Gunner Arthur Sullivan, the Australian V.C., occurred at the [?] final ceremony at Golder's…

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Obituary. Mrs. Gordon Leeds

Leader · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 3

News of the death of Mrs. Leeds. [?] Mr. Gordon Leeds. of [?] [?] came as a shock to [?] Orange people on Wednesday…

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Sobbing Woman Sentenced to Death Murder of Husband Perth

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 4

Crying hysterically and struggling with policewomen. Evelyn Florence Burrows, married woman, who was convicted yesterday of the murder of…

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Obituary. Mr. John Stevens

Leader · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

A retired g[?]ler, 85 years of age, Mr. John Ste[?]ns, passed away on Saturday after a few days ill[?] A native of Barel[?], N.S.W., he had…

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MRS. C. A. MABBOTT Death of Respected and Popular Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

Mrs. Catherine Alice Mabbott, who died in Lithgow about 3.30 p.m. yesterday, had, with the exception of about two years at Goulburn, lived in…

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Strange Actions Death of Recluse Inquiry Into Fortune Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

Further evidence of the unusual actions of Henry Crawford Silvester, who died in November, 1935, aged 73, leaving £80,000, was given in the Probate…

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MRS. C. A. MABBOTT Impressive Funeral Service

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Alice Mabbott took place on Monday afternoon, moving from St. Paul's Church of England, where the remains had…

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MRS. E. WHALAN Death of Oberon Personality

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

Mrs. Edith Kate Whalan, who died in Bathurst hospital yesterday morning at the age of 55, was one of the best-known residents of Oberon,…

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