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

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

353 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 18

Obituary Mr. W. J. Larkin

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 6

'The death occurred on Wednesday last of Mr. William John Larkin, an old and highly respected resident of Ben Bullen, in his 78th year, at the…

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Death of Mr. Bouchier

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 2

It is with regret that I have to record the death in Sydney Hospital of Mr. G. G. Bouchier, of Jaunter, after a brief iliness. He was a…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Ashe

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 2

The death occurred in Lithgow hospital yesterday of Mrs. Myrtle Jesuita Ashe, of Cullen Bullen, at the age of 53. Mrs. Ashe had been in ill…

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Obituary. Mr. George Batty

Leader · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

The death took place on Wednesday night of an old district resident Mr. [?] of [?] West. [?] been [?] for some time…

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Obituary Late Gunner Freeman

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

With the passing recently of Gunner Freeman (late of the A.I.F ), in the Prince of Wales Military Hospital, Randwick, the Bright family,…

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Death Of Australia's Great Prime Minister CANBERRA, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

It was officially announced in Canberra this morning that the Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin, died peacefully in his sleep at 4 a.m. to-day. The late Prime Minister will be tendered a State…

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The Late Mr. John Curtin

National Advocate · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 2

The news of the death of Mr. John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia, in Canberra yesterday, came as a stunning shock to Australians. Few…

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Late Mr. Curtin Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 1

Men of the Australian fighting forces, with arms reversed, to-day stood watch over the open coffin in which the body of John Curtin, late…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Thos. Staines Senr

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 4

One of Molong's oldest identities, Mr. Thomas Staines, of Botts Street, passed away in Molong District Hospital early, yesterday morning. He was 73…

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Obituary. Mr. Philip E. Johnston

Leader · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 4

The death occurred on Tuesday of a well-known district resident, Mr. Philip Edward Johnston, aged 74, and a retired engineer, Mr. Johnston had…

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Funeral of Mr. Curtin

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 2

Nearly 100,000 people, more than one- third of the population of Perth, assembled along the route followed by the State funeral cortege to…

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Obituary. Mrs. Clarice Evelyn Cohen

Leader · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

The death [?] at her [?] E[?] Street East Orange on Saturday of Mrs. Clar[?] [?] at the 43 years…

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Thousands Pay Homage to Late Prime Minister Impressive Scenes at Funeral

National Advocate · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 2

PERTH, Sunday: With the sun setting in the distance Australia's late Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin, was this afternoon buried in the picturesque Karracatta cemetery, three miles from the…

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Death of Mrs. Laura Anncullen

Leader · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

Mrs. Laura Ann Cull en passed away at the Central-Western Base Hospital on Monday evening at the age of 76 years…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Francis Reidy

Leader · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

A well-known and highly respected resident of Store Creek. Mr. Thomas Francis Reidy. passed away suddenly at his home on Monday last. In…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. Gilmore

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 11

The many friends of Mr. W. Gilmore were shocked to hear of his sudden death on Sunday, 1st inst. Fond of a game of tennis, the late…

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The Late Mr. Curtin Sidney Morning Herald's Distortion Attacked by "Truth"

National Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 1

In a full page article on the passing of the late Mr. John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia, the Sydney Truth makes the following [?]eathing…

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Portland Section of Lithgow "Mercury" Death of Nun at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 6

The death has occurred, after a brief illness, of Sister M. Madeleine Breen, at St. Joseph's Convent, Portland…

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Late Mrs. W. A. Paul

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday at the residence of hen son, Mr. Alex Paul, of New Lambton, Newcastle, of Mrs. Sarah Jane Paul, at the age…

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OBITUARY Mr. Mervyn Farrell

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 5

The death occurred in Molong District Hospital on Monday night of Mervyn Farrell, aged 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Farrell, of Mayfield…

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