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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Late Mr. Lyons Suggested Pension For Widow

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

A solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for the late Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, was celebrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, yesterday…

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Late Mr. Lyons's Seat National Candidate Comes Forward DEVONPORT

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

Captain Donald Cameron, warden of Deloraine, announced to-day that he would be a candidate for the Will[?]ot seat. formerly held by the late…

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Overcome by Fumes Death of Miss Rouse

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

APPARENTLY fainting beside her car in the garage after returning from a shopping visit, Elsie Muriel Rouse (35) was overcome by…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. E. McKenna

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 13

MRS. Annie Elizabeth, McKenna, who was married at Gulgong, died in the Dubbo District Hospital, last Thursday…

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Death Of Mr. Lyons District Pays Tribute Messages of Condolence

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 9

PEOPLE in Dunedoo listened anxiously to the quarter-hour bulletins which came over the radio on the morning of Good Friday,…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs. Annie BOLITHO."The Soldier's Friend."

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

The [?] “advertisement,” in reporting the death of Mrs. Bolinno, which was [?] in last Friday's issue of the “Leader,” gives the…

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Sad Death Of Popular Young Man Late Mr "Jack" Coates

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

One of Lithgow's most popular young residents in Mr. J. S. Coates, son of the late Mr. Percy Coates and Mrs. Coates, of Ferro-street,…

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MANILDRA. Funeral of Mrs. Dowling

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mn Dowling. wife of Mr. J. c. Dowling. of Gumble station, took place from the local Methodist Church on…

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Late Mr. Lyons Impressive Interment Scenes Pension for Widow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

Impressive tributes were paid to the memory of the late Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, when his remains arrived yesterday at Devonport, his…

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Obituary. Mr. William McCALL

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

A familiar figure in and about Or [?] for many years w[?] Mr. Wm. McC[?]ll, who died on Wednesday, aged 85 years. He was of seafaring…

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Late Mr. Lyons Last Sad Scenes. DEVONPORT'S 18,000 Honor Guard at Grave. DEVONPORT

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

In the presence of a large gathering, which included his widow and members of hit family, Federal and State…

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The Last Rites Burial of Late Mr. Lyons Reverent Ceremonies Crowd Throngs Beautiful Cemetery DEVONPORT (Tas.)

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

In the presence of a large gathering, which included his widow, members of his family. Federal and State Ministers, the leader if the…

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Obituary. Miss Marjorie Pearson Owen

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 12

Many residents in Molong and district will feel that they have lost a staunch friend as Orange lost one of its most beloved citizens when Matron…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. C. L. Dowling

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 6

The sudden death of Mrs. Dowling, of "Gumble", will be sincerely mourned, not only by her immediate family but a wide circle of friends in this…

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Late Mr. "Jack" Coates Large and Impressive Funeral

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

Testifying to the esteem in which he was held, the funeral of the late Mr. J. S. ("Jack") Coates on Saturday afternoon was one of the most…

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Late Mr. Lyons Abercrombie Councils Tribute

National Advocate · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 5

"Whatever our political opinions may be, I think we must all agree it was a tragic ending to the career of a public man occupying the…

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Late Mr. Lyons Abercrombie Council's Tribute

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

"Whatever our political opinions may be, I think we must all agree it was a tragic ending to the career of a public man occupying the…

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Former Resident's Death Late Mr. Henry Hughes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

The death took place in a private hospital at Marrickville on Monday of Mr. Henry Hughes, of Georgina street, Newtown, a former resident of…

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Late Mr. Lyons Requiem Mass at Westminster Abbey London

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

A crowd of 1500 paid sacred tribute to Mr. Lyons at a solemn requiem mass at Westminster Abbey at which Cardinal Hinsley officiated…

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Miss Annie Wilson Death of Popular Hampton Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

A popular district resident, Miss Annie Wilson, of Hampton, died in Lithgow hospital early yesterday morning at the age of 49…

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