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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

279 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 14

Obituary. Mr. Alexander Stewart

Western Champion · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 22

A very old resident of Parkes passed away on Thursday last in the person of Mr. Alexander Stewart, who latterly had been living with his youngest son,…

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Sad Burning Fatality. Death of Miss Jessie Sly

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 4

Miss Jessie Sly, who met with a serious burning accident at the residence of her sister, Mrs P. M'Garry, on Monday, died at Forbes…

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Death of Mr. J.J. Richards a Former Well-known Cowra Resident

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

We record with very much regret the death of the respected Post and Telegraph master, at West Maitland (Mr. John James Richards), which sad event occurred…

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Death of a Local Soldier. Private Wilesmith

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 2

The Rev. C. L. Connor received a wire from the Defence Department on Friday stating that Private W. G. Wilesmith had died in St. Omer…

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Obituary. the Late George M. Gavel

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 6

This Grand Old Man, as previously announced in our columns, passed over to the Great Majority on the 12th. inst., at the ripe old age…

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Obituary

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 2

The Walgett "Spectator" of May 11 had the following concerning the death of Mr. D. J. Dwyer, nephew of Messrs. Jas. Dwyer, Tim, Pearce, and…

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Burrowa Tragedy. Death of the Rev. G. P. Metcalfe

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 5

Without regaining conseiousness, and consequently not being able to throw any light upon the manner in which he came by his terrible injuries…

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Obituary

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 4

We regret to record the death of Douglas Louvain, the 19-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Edwards, of Park Street, West…

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Death of an Old Resident

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 2

After a short illness, Mr. Duncan Baxter, a very old residont of the district, died at his residence, Wattamondara, on Tuesday. A widow and…

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Obituary

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last, Mrs Mary Ann Williams died suddenly at the residence of Mr Alex. Smith. The deceased; who was 69 years of age,…

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The late Mr Charles Mills of Uardry

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 4

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. Charles Mills, of Uardry, which took place at his Melbourne residence, Fyans Lodge, Toorak, on…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. A. Williams

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 2

A very sad and sudden death took place on the forenoon of Friday last, when Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, wife of Mr Jas. Williams, of Wombat-street,…

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Death of Private R. G. Nottle

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

The sad news was received here ou Monday that Private R. G. Nottle had died on Sunday. The funeral will leave the…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

It is our sad duty to record the death, from pneumonia, at the age of 17, of Valentine Bathurst, third son of Mr and Mrs G. M. Stein, Hillview, Forbes…

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Death of Lord Kitchener

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

The warship Hampshire was mined or submarined off the West. Orkneys. Lord Kitchener and staff wore on board…

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Obituary. Mr. John Byrnes

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 5

The late John Byrnes, who died in the Orange Hospital a few days ago, was born on the Wellwbod Estate in 1850, being a son of the late Mr. T…

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OBITUARY. The Late Mr. Bramall

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

News has just come to hand of the demise in England of the venerable father of Mr. Arthur Bramall, of our town. We join with Mr. Bramall's…

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The Late Mrs. Geo. Davis

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

The death occurred at Mandurama on Thursday last of Mrs. Davis, relict of the late George Davis, both of whom were for many years respected residents…

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The Late Mr. J. J. Ormiston

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

It is with very keen regret indeed we record the sudden demise of Mr. John James Ormiston, at his residence, Gunnedah, yesterday, at 4 a.m. His…

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Funeral and Church Service

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 4

The funeral took place on Tuesday, and was the occasion of a large demonstration of sympathy on the part of the people of the town and…

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