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

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

269 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 14

Obituary. Miss A. M. Scott

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 January 1918 · page 4

We regret to record the death ot Miss Alice McLeod Scott, only daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Scott, and sister of Mr. F. J…

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Death of "Terlinga."

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 17

There died at his residence, Elsternwick. Victoria, on the 20th ult. (after a brief illness) Mr. William Moxon Cook, the well-known sporting…

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Obituary. Mrs. P. Owens

Western Champion · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 27

Once again it falls to our lot (says the Molong "Argus") to chronicle the passing of an old and highly respected resident of the district. The…

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Obituary. Mrs Tuohey

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

A very sad death occuned at Forbes hospital yesterday morning, when Mrs Catherine Finlow Tuohey, Wife of Mr James Tuohey, of Rankin st.,…

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Obituary Mrs Caldwell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

Young papers contain long obituary notices of the decease of Mrs Mary Caldwell (relict of the late Mr Steel Caldwell, of Cairn Hill. Thuddangra),…

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Obituary. Mrs James Tuohey

Forbes Times · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 4

A wave of deep regret passed over the Forb[?]s district yesterday morning when it was learned that Mrs. Catherine F. Tuohey, wife of Mr…

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The Late Mr. Robert Boyd

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. Robert Boyd, brother of Mr. John Boyd (Canowindra-road) and Mr. Thomas Boyd (Wattamondara), died at the District Hospital on…

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The Late Mr. S. A. R. Stevenson

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 3

Never in the history of our town has our community been so shocked and appalled as it was on Wednesday forenoon when the sad intelligence…

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Funeral of an Australian Soldier. The Late Driver John McClymont

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 3

We extract the following from an English paper, the Bath " Herald," of October 13th last:—" The funeral took place yesterday at Locksbrook…

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Obituary. Mr John Kelly

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

An old resident of the Eugowra district, in the person of Mr John Kelly died in the Forbes Hospital on Sunday morning from fever and conges…

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A Parkes Pioneer. Death of Mr Wm Metcalfe J.P.

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 1

Thursday's Parkes "Champion" in reporting the death of Mr Wm A M[?]calf[?] J.P. which took place somewhat suddenly the previous Sunday,…

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Late Telegrams. Mr Hughes [?]Signs Mr Tudor Se[?] For. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. Hughes tender[?] his resigntion to the Cabinet [?] [?] The Government has [?] asked him to continue office until a successor has…

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The Late Mr. S.stevenson Vote of Condolence at Municipal Council Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 2

At the conclusion of the business at Monday evening's Council meeting the Mayor said that since their last meeting one of their oldest and most highly…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Tuohey

Western Champion · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 27

A wave of deep regret passed over the Forbes district yesterday (says Friday's Forbes "Times") morning when it was learned that Mrs…

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The Late Mr. Sam Stevenson

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 1

Novel in the history of our town (says the Cowra "Free Press") has our community been so shocked and appalled as it was on Wednesday…

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Obituary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 6

While the festive season just closed would doubtless have brought joy and happiness into many homes, there were those whose "cup of…

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Obituary. Mrs. Annie Marsh

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 1

Much sympathy was expressed when the sad news reached Eugowra of the passing away on December 26 of Mrs. Annie Marsh, of Marshdale,…

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Obituary MRS. M. CLANCY

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 2

The death took place in Sydney on Sunday lust of Mrs. Mick Claney, daughter of the late Thomas Galvin, of Behmore. The deceased lady leaves…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

MR. JOHN FITCH, whose serious illness was referred to last issue, died in Sydney on Thursday night. The body was brought on by train to Grenfell on…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. A. Bartley

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. H. Harmer) on Wednesday last, of one of the oldest identities of this…

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