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

Obituaries & funerals, 1926

284 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 15

Obituary. Mrs. Thomas Maguire

Western Champion · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 2

It is with feelings of profoundest regret (writes a correspondent) that we have to record the death of one of the most respected residents of…

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Obituary. Mr. R. J. Guthrie

Western Champion · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 16

The death occurred at Mosman on Wednesday, June 30th, of Mr. Robert J. Guthrie, who for many years was a member of the literary staff of the…

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Obituary Mrs. H. W.. Berick

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 1

On Monday morning we received a wire from Mr. H. W. Berick, from Carnegie, Victoria,, conveying the sad news that his wife had died at East…

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Death of Mr. C. J. Hunt

Western Champion · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 17

A very sad death occurred at the local Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning when Mr. Cecil John Hunt passed away after about three…

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Obituary the Late Mr. William Adams

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

After having resided for 50 years on his property, “Sunnyside,” Morongla, Mr. William Adams, one of our oldest and most highly respected…

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Obituary Mrs. R. A. Collie

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

The death occurred at Parramatta on the 9 th inst., of Mrs. R. A. Collie, at the advanced age of 74. Mrs. Collie resided at West Wyalong for about…

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Obituary Old Couple Die Together. Very Old Residents

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 4

United in life and united in death, Mr. and Mrs. John Loader, of Cowra Road, Young, both passed away during the week-end. Mrs. Loader died…

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The Passing of Cowra’s Centenarian The Late Mr. Thomas Adams Peaceful End of the District’s G.O.M.

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 9

AFTER an illness of only ten days the death occurred in the Cowra District Hospital this morning of Mr. Thomas Adams, familiarly known as “Tom” Adams, at the great age of 102 years. The late Mr. Adams, who was a native of Norfolk (England),…

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Death-knell of Sharefarming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday, the New Workmen's…

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Wyalong Advocate Tuesday July 20, 1926 OBITUARY G. W. PARKER

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 2

We regret to record the death of George William Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Parker of West Wyalong, the sad event taking place…

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Obituary Mr. G. Coulson

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 1

The death occurred of Mr. George Coulson at his daughter's residence Thorn Road, Hamilton, Newcastle, on July 14. He had not enjoyed good…

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Obituary Mr James Thom

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Mr James Thom, the well-known storekeeper of Temora and West Wyalong, died in the War Memorial Hospital, Sydney, early on Sunday…

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Death of Mrs. Jane Root

Western Champion · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 10

The death of Mrs. Jane Root, widow of the late William Root, who died about 37 years ago, occurred on Friday, at her daughter's Mrs. P…

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Obituary Mr. Bert Doidge

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 5

Mr. Dudley Doidge received word from his people in Sydney on Tuesday night that his younger brother, Bert, had succumbed to an attack of…

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Wyalong Advocate Friday, July 30, 1926 Obituary Mr. J. Ball, Junr

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney on Tuesday last of Mr. John Ball, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ball, of West Wyalong. Deceased was born…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Harold Hurst

Cowra Free Press · Monday 2 August 1926 · page 3

After a long illness death claimed one of our best known townsmen, Mr. Harold Hurst, on Saturday last at the age of 69 years…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Pearce

Western Champion · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 15

Mr. Thomas Pearce, an old and highly respected local resident, died at his residence, Bogan street, about 8 p.m. on Thursday last, 29th July…

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Obituary Mrs. James Russell

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

Thus Burrowa “News” : — There passed away on Saturday morning last an old resident of Frogmore district in the person of the…

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Death of Mr. Jas Gillanders

Western Champion · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 11

Mr. James McKenzie Gillanders, of Alagala Station, Narromine, died on Wednesday night (4th inst), at 11.30, after only a brief illness. The late…

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Obituary Daniel Woodbridge

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 5

An old and very highly respected resident, Mr. Daniel Woodbridge, Sen., has passed away, aged 75 years. Doath occurred this week after a long…

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