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

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

373 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 19

Death of U.S. Millionaire New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 1

The death is announced of Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt, a member of the millionaire family He was 69 years of age. He fought in the last…

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Shooter's Hill Death of Lifelong Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 4

It is with regret I have to record the death of one of our most popular residents in the person of Mrs. Pat Feebrey, who was a lifelong resident…

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Death of Mr. A. Delaney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 8

The death occurred at his residence, Cremorne, on February 26th, of a former well-known and highly respected resident of this district in the…

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Funeral of Mrs. Dowler

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 6

THE funeral of Mrs. Mary Agnes Dowler, of Tarana. Bathurst mother of Sister Mary Helen, of St. Matthew's Convent, Mudgee, whose…

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Late Mr. T. WOODS Verdict of Suicide Evidence at the Inquest

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 1

A verdict of suicide was returned by the Coroner (Mr. A. B. Burgess) at the Bathurst Coroner's Court yesterday afternoon, at an…

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Cabin Settlement Approved By Council Mathematical Prodigy Death of Kurri Identity

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 6

William George Henderson, 44, of Kurri Kurri, who was drowned in Lake Macquarie on December 24, and on whose death an inquest was held…

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Death of William McKENNA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 3

The death tooK place al Si. Vincent's Hospital. Sydney, on Thursday last of William McKenna an old and respected resident of…

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Tarana Late Mrs. Dowler

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 5

By the passing of Mrs. M. Dowler recently Tarana has lost one of its residents. The late Mrs. Dowler was a patient in St. Vincent's Hospital…

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OBITUARY William John Leabeater

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

Alter a short illness, the death occurred on Saturday, 7th instant, at Carcoar District Hospital, of Mr. W. J. Leabeater…

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OBITUARY Mrs. E. C. Oxley

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday in Cowra District Hospital, of Mrs. Emily Caroline Oxley, aged 54, of Woodstock…

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Death of Mr. Daryl. Boultwood

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at North Sydney, on Friday of last week, of Mr. Daryl Boultwood, youngest son of Mr. A. H. Boultwood, managing-director and…

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Death of a Child SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 8

AN inquest began today into the death of June Florence Peisley, aged 12 [?]…

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Obituary. Mr. William G. Stibbard

Leader · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

Mr. William G. Stibbard passed away at the Base Hospital on Saturday, at the age of 77 years. He was native of Orange, and had spent…

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Late Mr. Williams Large Attendance At Funeral

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Williams moved from the Baptist Church, Mort-street, to the section of that denomination in…

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Rylstone-kandos Funeral of the Late Bill George

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 15

The funeral of the late William Benit, George, who met his death under tragic circumstances on Sunday last, took place from the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Frank Darley

Leader · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

Leaving “Killarney,” [?] yesterday afternoon, the [?] of the late Mrs. Ethel Darley, wife of Mr. Frank Darley, was attended by a…

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Obituary. Mr. Travis Falconer

Leader · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 2

Following [?] Mass [?] St Joseph’s Church this morning, the funeral of the late Mr. John Robert (Travis) Falconer will leave at 11…

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Death of Lady Littleton Groom CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at Canberra to-day of lady Littleton Groom, widow of the late Sir Littleton Groom, K.C., a former Federal Minister and who…

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MRS. B. G. CLARK Death of Kindly 'Wang Personality

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

One of Wallerawang's most respected residents in Mrs. B. G. Clark, of the Commercial Hotel, 'Wang, passed away at the hotel at 9 o'clock…

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Death of Baby Allan David Honeysett

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 18

The death took place at the District Hospital on Thursday last of baby Allan David Honeysett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Honeysett, of…

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