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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Portland News Continued Obituary Octogenarian Passes Late Mr. Alex Wilson

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

The death occurred in Portland hospital early on Sunday morning of one of Portland's oldest and most respected citizens, Mr. Alexander…

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Obituary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

It is with deep regret that we record the death in Sydney of the sixteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Yeo. The cause of death…

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"Billy" Robinson's Death Verdict of Suicide Mysterious Cause Evidence at Inquest

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

"After hearing the evidence it seems clear to me that the deceased met his death from internal haemorrhage from a…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emma Green

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 8

A highly esteemed resident of Molong in the person of Mrs. Emma Green passed away at her home in Edward Street on Sunday, February…

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Funeral

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

The funeral of Samuel Herbert Little (who died under tragic circumstances) took place to the Church of England portion of the…

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Ends in Tragedy Week-end Motor Accident Late Mr. Joseph Borriero

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. Giovanni (Joseph). Borriero, of New-road, who died in Sydney Hospital about mid-day to-day, was the victim of a motor car accident on the…

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Pea Rifle Tragedy Death of Cyril Manion Dangers of Loaded Rifles

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

When he inquired yesterday into circumstances surrounding the death of Cyril Manion, a 17-year-old schoolboy, in a Shooting accident at…

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Drove to Death Load of French Soldiers Went Straight Into No-Man's-Land PARIS

National Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

The loss of 20 Poilus occurred yesterday as a result of an error by the Lieut. in charge, who paid with his life for his mistake…

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Obituary. Mr. Arthur Alfred Steward

Leader · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

A [?] [?] [?] died on Wednesday [?] [?] of his [?]…

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No Inquiry Opened. Death of Bathurst Man. BATHURST

Leader · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The Bathurst Coroner (Mr. A. B. Surgess) dispensed with an inquest into the death of E. Baylies, 44, who died on Wednesday…

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Death of Eric Bayliss No Inquest Bathurst River Tragedy

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

In view of the fact that the Bathurst police stated that there were no suspicious circumstances, and that the Government Medical Officer…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Priest

Leader · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday at the base Hospital of Mr Sained Priced at the age of 7th [?] had been in On health for above…

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Photograph in [?] Hospital Worker’s [?] Tributes to Late Mrs. Lane

Leader · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Touching tributes to the personality and ability of the late Mrs. Lane were made by several speakers at the Base…

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Obituary. Mrs. Susannah Chapman

Leader · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Susannah Chapman, wife of Mr. William J. Chapman, of “Hill View,” Spring Hill,…

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Futile Fight for Life Death of Tetanus Vivtim SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

In a vain effort to wave the life of Raemon William O'Lcary (35), doctors at the Western Suburbs Hospital injected about 50,000 units of…

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Correspondence Late Mr. L. E. LAWFORD (To The Editor)

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Sir.—A few days ago I read, with regret, a par in your popular journal announcing the death Of L. E.Lawford; M.A.,ex Inspector of schools…

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Obituary George Frederick Vernon

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 7

The sad death of George Frederick Vernon, aged 55 years, took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Friday, February 23. The deceased,…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. J. Quirk

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 10

Mrs. Mary Josephine Quirk passed away at St. Vincent's Hospice, Sydney, on Sunday February 25, in her 83rd year. Deceased had been suffering…

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Obituary. Mr. Daniel O'neill

Leader · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

A [?] M[?] [?] who was in his [?] [?] at a private hospital on [?] morning The only [?]…

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Obituary. Mr. Arthur Harry Webster

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

[?] will leave [?] [?] Me Artho[?] Harry [?] [?] on Monday [?] Mr. Web[?]…

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