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

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary. Mrs. James Gough

Leader · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 3

Mrs. James Gough, one of the pioneers of the district, died 100 yards from her birthplace at Coffee [?]. Ltd. [?] on Saturday—the exact 83rd…

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Melbourne Tragedy Death of Truck Driver Four Men Are Charged Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 1

The inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of John Thomas Demsey, a truck driver, whose body was found in a shallow grave in the…

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Obituary. Mr. William Priest

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

Mr. William (“Bluey”) Priest dropped dead a1 the Slasrt Town railway situation last Sunday morning while laughing and taking with others…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Ann Sterling

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 4

Another pioneer of the West passed away on Monday when Mrs. Mary Ann Sterling, born at Peel, near Bathurst, more than 86 years ago, died…

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An Appreciation of Late Mr. Northcote

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 8

Adieu, old friend, our Brother true, you've crossed the Great Divide. We sadly miss your cheery smile, your valiant manly stride…

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Death of John Reeves

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 7

The death Is reported of John, 11-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Reeves, of Dunedoo, who passed away in an Auburn hospital on…

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Wallerawang Death of Former Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 3

The death occurred last week at his daughter's residence, Hurlstone Park, of Mr. Henry Coventry, at the age of 89. The late Mr. Coventry was a…

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District Resident's Death Late Mrs. Alice Sharp

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence, Meadow Flat, last night of Mrs. Alice Sharp (62), an old and respected resident of the district…

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Late Mr. G. H. Bowhay. His Life and Work

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 3

The following appreciation by Mr. W. R. Glasson, of "Gamboola," is a sincere tribute to the memory of a man whom the whole countryside was…

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Obituary. Mr. H. O. Johnson

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 6

By the death of Henry Oldham Johnson on December 18, in his 73rd year, at the M.R.D. Hospital, there passed to his great reward a fine old…

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Death of "Rita" English Authoress Passes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 6

THE death Is announced of the novelist, Mrs. W. Desmond Humphreys, who wrote under the pen-name of "Rita."…

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Obituary. Mr. E. J. Drinkwater

Leader · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 2

The death took place suddenly at his residence, 71 Autnmn Street, Orange East, yesterday morning, of Mr. Edward James Orlakwater, a…

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In Palestine Scientist's Death Jews and Arabs Attend Funeral Jerusalem

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 1

Government officials, American and British scientists, many Arabs and Jews attended the funeral of Mr. J. L. Starkey, leader of the British…

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Mystery Death of Horses

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 3

A number of horses at Tuckian have died from an unknown illness. During the past week It was reported that Messrs. Williams…

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Death of Mr. H. Smith

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 12

Mr. Henry William Smith, of Boundary St., Singleton, who was admitted to the Danger, cottage hospital on Friday, 10th December,…

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Death of Police Chief PERTH

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 1

THE coroner committed Mrs. Margaret Louise Dunlop, an elderly woman, for trial on a charge of having unlawfully killed…

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Death of Mr F. T. Hurcum

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 14

News ol the death of Mr Fred T. Hurcum at Dunedoo on Monday. 10th instant, was received with much regret by his many friends…

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Samoan Clipper Wreckage Found Death of Crew Surmised Washington

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 1

After many conflicting reports, the fate of the Pan-American Airways Samoan Clipper, bound from Pago Pago to Auckland, is now known…

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Obituary. Mrs. G. Thompson

Leader · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 4

Death on Wednesday morning terminated an Illness extending over a period of 18 months, when Mrs. Ce[?]llia Thompson, wife of Mr. George…

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