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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

521 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 27

Late Mr. Lyons Tributes In The House

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

In a crowded House of Representatives yesterday, with the public galleries thronged, homage was paid by party leaders to the late Prime…

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The Bones Case McKAY'S Insurance "Funeral" Described Wellington (N.z), Wed

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

Evidencr that Gordon Robert McKay was insured for £25,500 when he was believed to have been burnt to death in a shack at Piha…

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Obituary

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 12

There passed away at her residence Obley Street, Cumnock, on Good Friday morning, a very highly respected lady in the person of Mrs. Patrick…

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Death of Dubboite Mr. William Brady DUBBO

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 5

After a short illness the death has occurred of Mr. William Brady. 82, well known resident of Smith St., who ras resided in Dubbo for 13…

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The Late Mrs. H. Wood Tribute to Her Memory

National Advocate · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 6

In the passing of Mrs. Wood, fam[?]rly known as "Granny." as reported in the Notional Advocate a few days ago, Burraga and district…

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Obituary. Mr. George Alfred Mills

Leader · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

As the result of in[?] sustained when he was [?]ed down by a mojor lorry an the Bathurst Road last Wednesday the death occ[?]…

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Old Lady's Death Pioneer of District Late Mrs. M. A. Stowell

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

One of the pioneers of the district, Mrs. Mary Ann, Stowell, died early this morning at the age of 86. Mrs. Stowell, who is well-known…

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Sad Death of Mr. A. J. Lane After Long Illness

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

The death took place in Lithgow hospital early this morning of Mr. Arthur John Lane (45), of Blackman's Flat, a very popular resident…

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Obituary

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 13

The death occurred on Friday night at Molong District Hospital, after a few days illness, of Robert (Bobbie) Boardman, at the age of eight years…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ada May Evers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 10

The death occurred at about nine o 'clock in the Molong Hospital on Friday night, April 2.1, of Mrs. Ada May Evers at the early age of 23…

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Sudden Death Of Lithgow Business Man Late Mr. W. S. BROWN

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. William Stanley Brown collapsed suddenly and died at his home in Main -street on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Brown, a well-known…

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Obituary. Mr. V. H. Millard

Leader · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

The business community and general public of Orange received a shock yesterday when it became known that the death bad occurred…

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Fine Citizen Passes Death of Mr. E. A. Bartlett District Shocked

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 4

MUDGEE was profoundly shocked on Saturday evening last when it became known that Mr Edwin Augustus Bartlett, one of its first…

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Air Crash Victims An Impressive Funeral SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

The funeral of three of the four Air Force men killed in a plane crash near Windsor on Friday took place to-day. A crowd of several…

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Wallerawang Late Mr. Lane

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Alfred John Lane, of Blackman's Flat, took place on Saturday last. A service was held in St. John's Wallerawang…

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Flying Disaster Does Not Deter Mother From Flying to Son's Funeral Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

The mother of Corporal Gordon Peake, who was one of those killed when an R. A. A. F. Avro -Anson bomber crashed into Port Philip Bay…

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Passing of Mrs. F. Hughes Death at 85 Large Funeral

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 4

THE death occurred at her home at Dunedoo on the morning of Sunday, April 30, of Mrs Frances Kughes, aged 85, relict of the late…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. N. O'Rourke, Tambar Springs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 7

THE death occurred in St. Vincent's Hospital of Mr J. N. O'Rourke, following an accident, when he was knocked down by a…

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