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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 7 of 19

OBITUARY Michael teary

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

While attempting to step into a utility truck on his property at Cumnock, death intervened with tragic suddenness for Mr. Mick Leary,…

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Obituary. Mr. William T. G. Blatchford

Leader · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

A stoker at the Orange gasworks for 20 years—he retired a few years ago—Mr. William Thomas [?] died at the Base Hospital yesterday…

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Funeral of U.S. War Correspondent

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 2

Officers of the United States Army attended the funeral yesterday afternoon of Mr. Melville Jacoby, the "Time" and "Life" correspondent, who…

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OBITUARY Horace W. Bradley

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 6

There passed onward, from the Molong Hospital, on Wednesday morning Mr. Horace Bradley, one of the best known and highly esteemed…

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Death of Mr. George Wilson, M.l.a

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 10

In the death of Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, Parliament and the State have lost an invaluable member, and thousands of the rural community…

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U.S. General's Funeral Today Canberra

National Advocate · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The funeral of Brigadier-General Harold H. George, U.S. Air Corps, will take place tomorrow. Brigadier-General George was killed last week…

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Mr. J. T. Cary Unexpected Death of Well-known Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The death took place suddenly this morning of Mr. John Thomas Cary, one of the best known, personalities of the town and district, at the age…

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Orange Trainer Pays Tribute to Late Mr. E. J. WATT. Has Four of His Horses in Training Here

Leader · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 4

Among the hundreds of messages of condolence which arrived at the home of the late Mr. E. J. Watt on…

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Funeral of General George (Allied Headquarters in Southwest Pacific)

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

Last tributes were paid by high officers of three services of the Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific at the funeral yesterday of Brigadier-General…

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Ned Kelly Recalled Death of Last Witness MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

A battle between police and the Ned Kelly gang at Glenrowan Victoria 62 years ago, was recalled by the death at his home in Bendigo on Saturday…

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Late Mr. J. F. McCLENNAN

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

Mr. James Francis McClennan died in Lithgow hospital on Monday afternoon at the age of 49 years. A stranger to Lithgow, the deceased…

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Obituary. Mr. Albert Edward Barter

Leader · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

[?] a six weeks’ [?] the death occurred at an Orange [?] yesterday of a [?] and grazier. Mr. Albert [?]…

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Late Mr. J. T. GARY Large Attendance At Funeral

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

Evidence of the very high esteem in which the late Mr. John Thomas Cary, of South Bowenfels, was held was evidenced by the very…

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Death of Orange Business Man Orange

National Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in sydney on tuesday night of Mr. Rupert Law. well known Orange business man at the [?] of [?]m…

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Late Mrs. Jane Balfour Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

The funeral, took place at Dubbo yesterday, of Mrs. Jane Balfour. relict of the late James Balfour, formerly of Dubbo. The old lady,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Winifred Ellen Montgomery

Leader · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

The [?] took place at her home in Maughan Street, Wellington, recently, of Mrs. Win[?] Ellen Montgomery, at the age of 40 years. The…

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Well-known Business-man and Sportsman. Death of Mr. R. W. Law

Leader · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

Successful Orange and Sydney businessman, whose efficiency was matched only by his amazing energy —be directed two big bakerles, one…

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Death of Mrs. S. A. Giffin

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 10

The death occurred at her residence, "Ainsdale," on Tuesday of Mrs. Sarah Alice Giffin, wife of Mr. Alexander Giffin, of Manildra. The late Mrs…

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OBITUARY Edward John Williams

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 6

Yet another old Molong native, Edward John Williams (Ted to a host of friends), has crossed the Great Divide, leaving a widow and two sons to mourn…

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OBITUARY A. E. Barter

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 3

The death took place on Tuesday last in Orange of Mr. A. E. Barter. The deceased, who had been an inmate suffering from a severe illness for some…

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