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

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

521 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 27

Wool Pioneer Death Of Mr. J. W. Walker

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 3

THE death of Mr. J. W. Walker, which took place on Wednesday at his residence, Killara, after a short illness, removes one of the…

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Obituary. Mr. William James Brady

Leader · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 1

[?] has lost one of its [?] sta[?] c[?]pions of local and district progress, with the passing on Monday [?]orning at Hand wick of r. William…

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Septuagenarian Passes Late Mr. Henry Martin

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 8

The death took place at Portland hospital early yesterday morning of Mr. Henry Martin at the age of 76, a well-known and highly-respected…

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Death of Miss Caughey

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 8

The death occurred in hospital in Sydney late last evening of Miss R. Caughey. formerly of "Bombira." Mudgee. Deceased is well…

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Mr. Dunningham Collapse in Office Death of Popular State Minister Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 4

The Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. J. M. Dunningham) collapsed and died in his office early this afternoon…

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Late Mr. C McPHILLAMY Will Administration Tangle the Judgment Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 3

In the Equity court judgment was given in a, question arising in administration of the trusts of the trust of the will of the late Mr. Charles…

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Funeral of Sudeten Germans Thousands Line Route PRAGUE

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 5

Thousand of Sudeten Germans lined the route of the the funeral of Egar the Nazi official and Hosmann, who were killed in a clash with the Czech…

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Effects of Drug Doctor's Testimony Death of Boys in Hospital Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 1

When the inquest on the Cobban boys was resumed to-day, Dr. Leslie James Albert Parr, of Ashfield, who described the effect of the drug…

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Mr. J. DUNNINGHAM Sudden Death Yesterday Tragic End of Popular Politician a State Funeral. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 5

The Minister for Labor and Industry. Mr. J. M. Dunningham collapsed in his office this morning and died about and hour later…

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Death Roll of 300 Aftermath of Bombing of Alicante MADRID

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 1

The death roll as a result of an insurgent bomb attack on Alicante has now reached 300. Two hundred mutilated bodies were…

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Late Mr. Dunningham Posthumus Knighthood Probable SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 5

It is regarded as almost certain that a posthumus knighthood will be bestowed on the late Mr. Dunningham Minister for Labor and Industry who…

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Death of Minister for Labor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 10

The Minister for Labor, Mr. J. M. Dunningham, collapsed in his office on Thursday morning, and died about an hour later. Doctors were summoned…

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Pathetic Scenes Funeral of Child BLAYNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 2

Pathetic scenes were witnessed at the funeral of the child to-day. Women sobbed and all men appeared moved as the funeral passed through…

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Obituary. Mrs. Katie Francis Lee

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 10

Their passed away last Monday at her home at Manly, Mrs. K. F. Lee, widow of the late Charles Harold lee, late of Larras Lake, and endeared to a…

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Obituary. Miss E. R. Glasson

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 13

Miss Elizabeth Ray Glasson, whose death occurred on Saturday morning after a long illness, was, during her life, associated with one of the most…

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Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Mayne

Leader · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 1

Seventy two years ago a young girl stood with her parents on the decks of a Bailing vessel in Sydney Harbor, and watched with wide-eyed…

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Oberon Death of Pioneer Bird's Curious Nest

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 4

Overcast and showery weather prevailed at Oberon on Saturday, but to-day (Sunday) is cold, but fine, During the past three days 55 points…

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Manslaughter Charge. Follows Child's Death. Sad Scenes at the Funeral

Leader · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 1

A sequel to the death of Vincent Nixon, 6, at Blayney, on Thursday evening, was a charge of…

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Death of Old Rifleman

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 2

The death of Mr. Henry James Neal took place at Penrith. He was one of the best rifle shots in the State, and often brought a team to…

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Mr. Mair Appointed Minister for Labor In Place of the Late Mr. Dunningham SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 2

As general expected the Premier Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, announced to-night that it was proposed that Mr. Mair, the assistant minister, would…

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