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

Obituaries & funerals, 1952

586 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 30

Death Of Former Shire Councillor— Mr. John Harris

Central Western Daily · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 6

A life-long citizen of the Orange district, where he was born, and one of the most impressive speakers associated with a number of prominent local organisations for many years, died at a private hospital on Saturday…

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Late Mrs. Gardiner

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 4

It was with deep regret that I learned of the passing of Mrs. Ada Gardiner, of Read-avenue…

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Death of Sir Benjamin Fuller

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.--Sir Benjamin Fuller, Australian theatre magnate and millionaire, died in a London tube train…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. C. Bromley

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

Though generally known by his friend that his health had been of an Indifferent nature for some years, the announce…

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All Sections at Funeral of Late John Harris

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

Despite the early hour, there was an extraordinary gathering at the Methodist Church at 10.30 yesterday morning for the…

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Iandurama Girl [?]aw King's Funeral

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 3

"It was one of the most magnificent sights shall ever see," said Mary Leslie Rowlands, writing from England to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rowlands, "Malongulli"…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Francis

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 2

The death occurred [?] thurst District Hospital [?] Friday of Mrs. [?] Francis, at the age of [?]…

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OBITUARY Mr. Hugh F. Sweeney

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Hugh Francis Sweeney, a well-known resident of Mullion Creek…

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Hit-run Fatality Death of Richard Scholtz Well-known Bathurst Woman Charged Remand Until April 8

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 1

History was made in Bathurst yesterday when for the first time in the local criminal annals a woman was charged with…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Letitia Blair

Central Western Daily · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 15

The death occurred at a private hospital in Orange yesterday of Mrs. Letitia Blair, a well-known resident of Dubbo, at the…

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Sudden Death Of Mr.M.J.Stollery

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 1

Word was received early this afternoon that Mr. Michael J. Stollery, of Cook-street, who…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. G. Staines

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 9

The death occurred at Cardiff, in the Newcastle district, on Friday last, of Mr. A. G. Staines, at the age of 68 years…

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Watched King's Funeral Molong Residents' Sister in England

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 6

London's expression of sorrow in the death of the King was deep and wonderful. It was wonderful to feel the tributes of affection and respect change the tempo of world…

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Late Mr. M. J.Stollery

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 3

There was a representative attendance at the funeral yesterday of the late Mr. M. J. Stollery, who passed away at…

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Death of Former Resident

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 2

MILLTHORPE, Tuesday. The death occurred at Parramatta on March 11 of Miss Jean Caldwell, daughter of the late…

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Sudden Death Of Mr. Royle Bungate

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 2

Bandmaster for 50 years of Orange Salvation Army Silver Band, and one of the city’s best-known identities, Mr. Royle John Bungate died suddenly yesterday, aged 73 years…

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Cave To Be Named After Late Mr. Chifley

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1952 · page 2

To perpetuate the memory of the late Joseph Benedict Chifley, former Labor Party Leader and…

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Bands Combine For Funeral Cortege

Central Western Daily · Thursday 20 March 1952 · page 2

The combination of the Salvation Arby Band and the Orange City Band marching and playing at the head of a lengthy funeral procession through the streets of Orange yesterday was a striking and impressive spectacle…

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OBITUARY Dr. Michael Veech

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 6

The news of the death of Doctor Michael Veech. at the Mater Miseracordia Hospital, North Sydney, on February 21,…

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Obituary Mr. Arthur Davis

Central Western Daily · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 2

A well-known identity of orange Mr. Arthur Davis, died at his residence, 46 Moulder Street yesterday morning, ager 67 years…

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