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

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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The Late Mr. Daniel Thomas Gilcreest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 2

A once well known resident of Gowra passed away ,at his residence at Manly on Sunday morning, in the person of Mr. D. T. Gilcreest, who…

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Miscellaneous Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 2

We regret to hear of the death of Mrs.'Harney, mother of Mr. James Harney, who parsed away yesterday. Deceased lady had been ailing some…

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Obituary Mr. Robert Bede Holmes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 1

Quite a gloom was cast over the Frogmore district, on Saturday, 22nd ult., when it became known that Mr. Robert Bede Holmes, a well known…

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John Baker's Death Evidence of Extreme Suffering. the Verdict Is Suicide

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 6

On Thursday morning, Mr. Coroner Arthur Sam, J.P., inquired into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late John Baker, of Condobolin…

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A Cowra District Pioneer the Late Mr. Patrick O’brien Junior. ,The Squire of “Hilltop,” Woodstock. And many a tale of triumph won, Shall breathe that name in Memory’s car, And long may Woodstock mourn a son Without reproach or fear

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 9

As briefly stated in Tuesday’s “Free Press,” the late Mr. Patrick O’Brien, of “Hilltop,” Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday last at the advanced age…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Charles Bismark West

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 3

It is with profound sorrow we record the very sudden and wholly unexpected demise of “Biz” West, at his residence, Mosman, on Sunday…

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LATE E. E. SMITH Representative Funeral

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. E. E. Smith, senr., held on Friday afternoon, was largely attended and very representative of the towns and district. It…

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Death of Mr. J. B. Brown

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 2

The passing away of Mr. Joseph B. Brown at his home in Yass street, Young, on Wednesday morning, came as a great shock to his relatives and…

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The Late Mr. C. B. West

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 5

In our last issue we briefly referred to the tragic end of the late Mr. Charles Bismark West, third son of two such well known and very old…

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Obituary Mr. E. McFADZEAN

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 4

The death occurred on Tuesday last of Mr. Edward MeFadzean, an old and respected resident of this district. Deceased, who was 62 years…

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Obituary. Mr. George O'brien

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1927 · page 2

Passed away at Grenfell this morning, Mr. George O'Brien, one of our oldest and best known identities, who had been associated with the…

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Obituary Mr. George O’brien

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 4

Passed away at Grenfell on Monday, Mr. George O'Brien, one of our oldest and best known identities, who had been associated with the…

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Death of Bratiano Precautions Against Demonstrations (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 1

A cable from Bucharest states that following the death of the Premier, M. Bratiano, the Government has taken strong measures to prevent a…

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Obituary. Mrs. Wm. Logan, Sen

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 2

The death took place in Sydney on Saturday of one of Grenfell's well known exresidents, in the person of Mrs. William Logan, sen., a daughter…

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Obituary MR. M. GROCOTT

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 6

There passed away at his residence at Bridal on 10th inst. Mr. Matthew Grocott at the ripe age of 78 years. He was born at Collector, in the…

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Quiet Funeral Late M. Bratanio (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 1

A cable from Bucharest states that the funeral of the late Premier, M. Bratanio, passed off quietly. In the presence of Royalties, the…

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Obituary Thomas Peter Larsen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 November 1927 · page 4

The death occurred, at Condobolin hospital on Sunday, of Mr. T. P. Larsen, a popular and respected citizen of Mount Hope. The deceased…

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Inquiry into Death of Shire Clerk S. C. Daley

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 November 1927 · page 10

At the inquest On Stanley C. Daley, Shire Clerk, who was found dead at the rear of the Shire Chambers with a pea rifle beside him just before a…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1927 · page 2

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Sad Death of a Young Cowraite

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 December 1927 · page 5

After a short illness the death occurred in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, last night of Mr. Joseph Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John…

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