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

Obituaries & funerals, 1952

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OBITUARY Mr. Harry Latham

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Harry Latham, the wellknown insurance company inspector, of Orange, at the age…

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The Late Mr. H. Latham

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 2

There was a large and representative gathering at Holy Trinity Church at 9 o’clock yesterday morning, when an…

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Death of Mr. H. G. BEATTIE

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 4

The death took place suddenly on Sunday at Bathurst, of Mr. Henry George Beattie, of Hayley-street, Lithgow at the…

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OBITUARY Mr. G. A. Barrett

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 10

The death occurred recently at Molong District Hospital of Mr. George Albert Barrett, 74, a native of George's Plains…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. E. Atkinson

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 10

An old and respected resident of the Manildra district passed to her last reward on January 20, when the death…

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OBITUARY Mrs. M. A. Bennet[?]

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Ann Bennett Passed away at the Orange Base Hospital on Sunday at the age of 83 years…

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Memorial to Late Mr. Frank Byrne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 20

The parents of the late Mr. Frank Byrne, who passed away so suddenly in the prime of young manhood last…

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Death of King George Shocks Empire Monarch Died Peacefully in Sleep at Sandringham [?] Subjects Miurn Beloved Ruler Elizabeth to Ascend Throne Royal Tour Cancelled

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 2

His Majesty King George VI. died peacefully in his sleep at Sandringham early yesterday morning (London time). The announcement, which greatly shocked the whole British Empire, was…

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OBITUARY Mrs. F. E. Mayne

Central Western Daily · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 3

Mrs. Florence Edith Mayne, wife of Mr. W. A. Mayne, who became seriously III, following a heart seizure last month,…

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Death of King George Vi Dies Quietly in Sleep at Sandringham

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

The King died peacefully in his sleep early on Wednesday morning. He appeared in usual health when he retired on Tuesday night…

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Queen to Decide Funeral Plans Friday Next Suggested As Probable Date World Pays Homage to Dead Monarch

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday. —Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are due to arrive in London at 2 a.m. tomorrow (Aust. time) and the melancholy task then awaits the young Queen of…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Foister

Central Western Daily · Saturday 9 February 1952 · page 2

A native of Orange, Mr. James Folster, youngest son of Mr. James Folster, senr., and the late Mr. Elizabeth Folster, died at…

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King's Funeral Next Friday Sad Home Coming for Young Queen London

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1952 · page 1

The funeral of the late king George will be held at Windsor next Friday. The body will lie in State in Westminster Hall on…

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Late Mr. Larry Piggot

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 2

The death took place in the local hospital on Friday night of Mr. Lawrence Daniel ("Larry") Piggott, of…

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Five Kings to Attend Funeral

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday: Five Kings, the Queen of Holland, and the representatives of four other Kings will attend the late King's funeral in London on…

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Villagers Mourn “Squire”: Plans for Funeral

Central Western Daily · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.— More than 1000 villagers made a pilgrimage to the tiny church of St. Mary Magdalene at Sandringham yesterday to file past the coffin…

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King's Funeral No Public Holiday Sad Journey Today Shortest Mourning on Record

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday: At Sandringham House, the Queen and members of the Royal family are preparing for tomorrow's sad journey, when the body of the King will be taken on the funeral train to London…

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Arrangements For Funeral Of King

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.--An estimated 26,000 troops and police will be stationed along the funeral route between Westminster Hall and Paddington Station on Friday when the body of…

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Death Of Mrs. A. Gardiner

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 2

A resident of Lithgow for over 50 years, Mrs. Ada Gardiner, of Read-avenue, died at her home early this morning…

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Royal Funeral Issue in Belgian Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Wednesday.--Opposition demands for the resignation of the Government closely followed acceptance, by the Belgian Parliament yesterday, of a Socialist motion of censure over the decision of King…

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