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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

398 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 20

Death Follows Shot Lidsdale Tragedy Late Mr. W. Teasdale, Jun

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

William Teasdale, junr., aged about 30, who was found at his home at Lidsdale yesterday afternoon with a revolver wound in the head, died in…

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Jenolan Tragedy Funeral of Victim

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 2

The funeral of Miss Ursula Pauline Dermody, who was killed in a fall from rocks at Jenolan Caves early yesterday morning, took place this…

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Late Mr. P. MATHEWS Death of Pioneer

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. Patrick Mathews, of "Cobar House," Mt. Victoria, whose death took place in "Loretta" Private Hospital, Strathfield, was a pioneer of…

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Death Follows Shot Lidsdale Tragedy Late Mr. W. Teasdale, Jun

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6

WILLIAM Teasdale, jun., aged about 30, who was found at his home at Lidsdale on Monday with a revolver wound in…

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Late Mr. Teasdale the Coroner's Finding

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

When he conducted an inquest into the Death of Wiliam Andrew Nesbit Teasdale, of Lidsdale, yesterday, the coroner (Mr. D. M. Cregan) found…

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Obituary. Mrs. Winifred G. Bennett

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 8

The death occurred in the Molong District Hospital on Saturday, January 27, of Mrs. Winifred Grace Bennett, aged 26 years, wife of Mr…

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Sudden Death Of Lithgow Lady

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at her residence, McKellar's Paddock, on Friday afternoon of Mrs. Nelda Dorothea Geisler at the age of 61…

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Obituary. Mr. James H. Hamilton

Leader · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 2

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Drowning Tragedy Funeral of Victim ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

The funeral look place to-day of Mr. Harry Pratt (24), of East Orange, whose body was found in a dam yesterday…

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Colorful Career Death of Mr. R. Hutchison Link with Early West

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. Robert Hutchison, who died at the home of his son at Punchbowl early on Monday in his 86th year, had lived at…

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MR. A. W. COCKERTON Death of Respected Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

Mr. Austin William Cockerton, who died at his residence, 2 Bridge-street, yesterday, afternoon, had been a resident of the town for nearly half…

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Memorial to the Late Mr. Sam Williams

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

A memorial to the late Mr. Sam Williams, President of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association from 1925 to 1937, was suggested by Mr. Harry…

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Obituary. Mr. James Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 8

An old and esteemed resident of Molong, in the person of Mr. James Ball, aged 75 years, passed away in the District Hospital at 8 a.m. on Thursday…

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Late Mrs. Geisler Death From Natural Causes

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The district coroner (Mr. D. M. Cregan) on Saturday returned a verdict of death from natural causes concerning Mrs. Nelda Dorothea Geisler,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emma C. Moon

Leader · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Mrs Ennum G. Moon passed away at the Has Hospital on Saturday and was burred yesterday. she was aged 33 years and was the wife of…

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Sad Death Of Happy Lithgow Child Under Peculiar Circumstances

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The death of Margaret Frances O'Brien, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. J. O'Brien, of 32 Cook-street, took place in particularly sad…

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Semi-conscious in Park. Death of Mr. Tim Reid

Leader · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Horace Nelson (Tim)Reid 44 was found in a semi-conscious conditions in Robertson Park about 9 o 'clock last night and…

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W. Lappin's Funeral Biggest for Years Jockeys As Pall-Bearers SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

The remains of apprentice Jockey W. Lappin were Interred in Randwick cemetery the afternoon, after a service at St. Jude's Church, Randwick…

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Late Mr. L.J. MOCKLER An Impressive Funeral

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

All classes and all cr[?]ds were represented yesterday afternoon in the funeral cortege of the late Mr. L. J. Mockler, who died on…

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Death of Girl Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

At the age of 14 years the death occurred in the District Hospital at Dubbo this morning of Lola Agnes McDonals, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E…

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