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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 7 of 27

Oberon Death of Well-known Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at Oberon at about 6 a.m. on Saturday of Mr. James E. Rogers, of Queen-street, following, a short…

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MR. Wm. UNDERWOOD Death of Bowenfels Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 1

The death took place in Lithgow hospital on Friday afternoon of Mr. William James Gwynne Morgan Underwood, of Bowenfels, at the age…

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Obituary. Mrs. E. M. Eyles

Leader · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 1

At the age of 60 years, the death occurred at Manly last week of Mrs. Emily M[?] [?] wife of Mr William Joseph Eyles she was a…

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Oberon News Large Funeral Dry Spell Continues

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 5

The funeral of the late James E. Rogers, of Oberon. look place on Sunday afternoon and was one of the biggest ever witnessed in Oberon. A…

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Dead in Bed Well Known Local Resident Late Mr. John Noon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 2

Mr. John Noon (58), a well-known resident of Lithgow, was found dead in his bed at 5.35 a.m. to-day by his sister, Mrs. M. Reynolds, with whom he…

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Mr. "Dick" Wilkins Death of Former M.l.a. for Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 5

The death occurred at Wellington yesterday morning of Mr. R. G. ("Dick'') Wilkins, formerly M.L.A. for Bathurst, at the age of 52:…

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Late Mr. Dick Wilkins Impressive Military Funeral Wellington (N.s.w.)

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

A military funeral was to-day accorded Mr. Gordon "Dick" Wilkins formerly M.L.A for Bathurst. Eighty returned soldiers headed by a band…

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MANILDRA. Death of Mr. Yelland

Leader · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The [?] took place at his [?] [?] on Tuesday morning. Mr. [?] aged 61. after being a s[?] from a [?]…

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Mrs. Jane Pagand Death of a District Pioneer

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 3

Mrs. Jane Pagand, who died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. E. Pirie, Pottery Enclosure) early this morning at the age of 79, came of western…

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Manildra Magazine OBITUARY

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 14

The death occurred at his residence, "Burness," Meranburn, on Monday morning of Mr. Bertram Benoni Yelland, at the age of 61 years…

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Obituary. Mr. Frank Mulhall

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 9

The community was deeply shocked last week by the death of Mr. Frank Mulhall, late Rabbit Inspector to the Molong Pastures Protection Board…

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Obituary. Mr. William Watson

Leader · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at the Base Hospital on Friday of Mr. William Watson aged 69, a well-known bookmaker. of Coonamble. He is survived by a…

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Obituary. Mr. Francis George Hawke

Leader · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 1

An old identity of the Orange district, Mr. Franis George Hawke, aged 77 years, died at the Ba[?] Hospital on Monday. after an illness exter[?]…

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CARGO. Death of Mrs. E. Moore

Leader · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 2

An old identity of the Cargo districk, Mrs. E. Moore, aged 69, passed at the Memorial Memorial Hospital. Canowindra. on Tuesday a tier noon. Mr[?]…

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Obituary. Mr. Robert Ward

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 9

Yet another of Molong's Old Brigade has passed on, the latest to cross the Great Divide being Robert Ward in his 73rd year, one of the best…

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Goods Yard Tragedy. Death of Mr. Gough

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 9

Following so closely after the recent tragedy at Molong, the fatal accident in the railway goods yard, which cost the life of…

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Obituary. Mr. Alfred J. L. Stockwell

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 18

The Wellington community was shocked, when the news spread that Mr. A. J. L. Stockwell, the well-known Wellington solicitor, had passed away…

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Funeral Pier Extraordinary Suicide Theory BRISBANE

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 1

The charred remains of Jesse Emery, 24 farmer of Mulgaldin, were found by his wife and brothers on his property yesterday…

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Mr. John Pye Death of Good Citizen

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 4

Mr. John Pye, who died in Lithgow hospital late on Thursday night at the age of 72, was a well-known figure in Lithgow, and was highly respected…

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Lidcombe Bombing. Inquest Opened. Death of Organiser and Wife. No Threats, Says Son. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 2

The inquest was [?] at Pamaatta to-day concerning the death of Alfred Ernest Smith, 55, oraganiser of the…

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