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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 9 of 27

Injuries Prove Fatal Death of Cr. Wilcox Well Known Oberon Resident OBERON

National Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Injured yesterday morning when the horse he was riding rolled on him. Councillor A. E. Wilcox, of the Oberon Shire Council, succumbed to his…

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Sentenced to Death Murder of Miss Sommerlad Condemned Man's Regret Extraordinarily Ferocious Crime Armidale

National Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

John Trevor Kelly, (24), motor him mechanic, was found guilty at the Armidale Criminal Court to-day of the murder of Marjorie…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Selby

Leader · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday [?] at Y[?]val at Mr. Charles Selby at the are of 6[?], an attack of [?] He was very well known…

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Sudden Death Of Dubbo "Digger" Mr. Donald Macj Stewart Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 5

Mr. Donald Mack Stewart 39 well-known Dubbo "Digger" was found-dead in his bed early this morning. Deceased was a single [?] and had…

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Aircraftsman's Funeral. Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

The funeral today of Aircraftsman John William Quinn. who was killed when an Avro Anson crashed into pet Pailip Bay this week was…

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Not Insured Late Mr. Lyons Left No Estate Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

Acting on an uncorroborated statement and without attempting to verity its accuracy the A.I.F. Women's Association recently…

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Manildra Magazine Obituary. Mr. John Newton

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 14

The death occurred in the Orange Base Hospital on Monday of Mr. John Newton, at the age of 79 years. Deceased had been in hospital for a few…

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Late Mr. Lyons Pension To Widow And Family

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Information received by the Federal Ministry is that the former Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, throughout his long political career…

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Obituary. Nurse Bridget Griffin

Leader · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

A[?]the Orange [?]ase Hospital early7 yesterday [?] the death occurred of Nurse bridge Gri[?] a resident of many years in Orange, and one…

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Obituary. Mrs. Margaret Lucy Marriott

Leader · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 1

By the death at Friday [?] Mrs. Margarel Lucy Marriott. [?]Mr.Edward Marriott, who was Police [?] [?]many years ago, Orange has…

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Late Mr. Wilcox Tribute by Oberon Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 7

The tragic death last week of Cr. A. E. Wilcox, president of Oberon Shire Council, has shocked residents of Oberon and district. His passing…

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Obituary. Mr. Norman Thomas

Leader · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The death yesterday mornign of Mr. [?] Th[?] of [?] of his [?] to Lung Street, [?] was announced from Sydney…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Selby

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 14

A very sad death took place at the local hospital on Thursday, May 4, of Mr. C. G. Selby at the age of 62 years. The late Mr, Selby, who had…

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Obituary. Mr. John Hollier

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 9

The loss of a very old resident of Katoomba took place last week. Mr. John Hollier, who died on Wednesday, May 3, at the age of 78 years, was…

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Obituary. Ernest John Vaughan

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 10

Died suddenly at Epping on Wednesday, May 10, E. J. Vaughan, for many years assistant post master at Molong. During their stay in our town Mr…

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Late Mr. Wilcox P.P. Board Tribute

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 3

The tragic death recently of Mr. A. E. Wilcox, President of the Oberon Shire Council, was referred to with feeling by…

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Death Of Arbitration Judge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 3

Sir Chariot Powers the first Commonwealth Crown Solicitor and first…

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Death of Mrs. Sullivan's Brother

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 5

During last week Mrs. E. Sullivan. mother of Mr. T. P. Sullivan, received word that her brother, Mr. William Huckle. of Newtown,…

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Sudden Death Of Visitor To Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 2

While holidaying at her daughter's residence in Lithgow Mrs. Ida Mitchell, of Auburn collapsed suddenly and died at noon on Saturday. She…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Roland Cross

Leader · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 2

Following an operation last Thursday the dearth occurred yesterday [?]fternoon of Mr. Thu[?] Roland Cru[?] at the early are of 44. [?]…

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