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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 8 of 27

Death of Mrs. G. V. Dawe

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney early on the morning of Thursday, April 14, of Mrs. Gertrude Victoria Daws, mother of Mr. Wilfred…

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Death of Mr. Wieland

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 12

Writing to a friend in Molong, Mrs. G. Wieland says: "After we left Molong we took a cottage at Cronulla, where we intended to settle down for…

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Coroner's Inquest. Death of Mr. J. Gough

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 8

A coronial inquiry was conducted by the District Coroner (Mr. W. P. Stanger) at the Court House, Molong, on Wednesday afternoon, when…

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Obituary. Mrs. A. A. Gavin

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 10

Yet another old link, binding the earlier days of Molong with the present, was severed on Saturday morning last, by the sudden death of Mrs. A…

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Obituary Mrs. M. E. Clifton

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Clifton, who passed away in Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, Sydney, early on Saturday morning at the age of 66, had…

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Roberts Stands Trial For Death of Kitchen Maid, MAITLAND, Tuesday

Leader · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

The trial was commenced at the Maltland Circuit Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Owen, of Leonard William Roberts, 33 a former houseman at…

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Grand Old Man Death of Mr. Thomas Sparks Old Identity of District

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Augustus Sparks, who died at his residence at Hartley at an early hour this morning, was one of the best-known figures in the…

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Obituary. Mrs. E. Chalmers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 5

There passed away peacefully at her residence in Shields Lane on Friday, April 22, at 9.30 p.m., Mrs. E. Chalmers, another of Molong's old and…

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Died at Housework Bathurst Woman's Collapse Another Tragic Death Mother of Seven

National Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

Another tragic and totally unexpected death—the fourth in Bathurst in the last week—occurred at midday yesterday when Mrs. Regina…

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Late Mr. J. NOON Coronial Inquiry Death Followed Seizure

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 3

The District Coroner (Mr. J. A. Bamber), who yesterday conducted an inquest into the death of John Noon (58), a fireman, formerly employed at…

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Hampton Death of Mr. "Sep." Boyd

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 4

A euchre party, under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association, was held here on Saturday night, and although not many responded,…

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Western Horse Owner. Death of Mr. P. Simmons

Leader · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 2

Owner of well-known racehorses. Mr. Patrick Simmons, aged 63 years died at his home, In Sampson Street yesterday morning…

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Mr. Sep. Boyd Death of Popular Hampton Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 4

The death took place in Lithgow hospital shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday of Mr. Septimus Cornelius Boyd, of Hampton, at the age of 39…

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Shooting Case at Sea the Dorsetshire Mystery a Faked Funeral Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 1

A 19 year old seaman is under naval arrest on the H.M.S. Dorsetshire, at Cairns, following the shooting of a rating named Dickinson…

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Old Man's Death Verdict of Suicide "Too Much of a Burden on You"

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 3

George Cowlin, aged 79, who was found dead in a bedroom at 196 Main-street on March 20, died from the effects of nicotine sulphate poisoning…

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Death of John C. Watters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 11

The death occurred suddenly at his residence at Gordon (Sydney) on April 27, 1938, of John Campbell Watters, father of Mr. J. C. Watters,…

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Lowther Death of Mr. S. Boyd

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. "Sep." Boyd, which took place in the Church of England cemetery, Lowther, on Wednesday afternoon, was largely…

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Obituary. Walter Collins

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 10

A wide circle of friends were profoundly grieved to hear of the rather sudden death on Sunday morning of a well-known native of Molong, Mr…

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Pioneer Passes Death of Mr. C. L. Purvis DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 5

The death of Mr. Charles Lloyd Purvis at Dubbo yesterday removed another old pioneer from the district, for he had resided in and around…

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Funeral Stopped Narrandera Sensation Fate of Mother and Baby NARRANDERA

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 5

A stir was caused in the District to-day when the police intervened in the double funeral and inquest and refused to allow the burial to take…

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