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

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 16

Obituary the Late Miss Bridget M. Lee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday at the residence of her sister (Mrs. John Montgomerie) of Miss Bridget Mary (Jinnie) Lee, at the age of 63…

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The Funeral

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

On Sunday morning, the mortal remains of the late Thomas McKean Cooper were laid to rest. As a tribute to his popularity, It is only…

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Vale! Tom Cooper a Popular Figure. Representative Funeral

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

Forbes township was stunned on Saturday morning by the news of the sudden death of Thomas McKean Cooper, better to his intimates as…

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Oldest Guard. Death of Mr. A. G. Lee

Western Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 12

Andrew George Lee, the oldest guard in the railway service, who was guard on both the Prince's and the Duke of York's trains in New South…

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A Stalwart Pioneer Passes Death of Mr A. S. Balcombe

Western Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 11

"The leaves of life keep falling, one by one." Parkes, during the last few years, has lost a number of old and respected residents whose names were…

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Death of the “Poster King.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 2

Arthur Nevin Tusseau, 55, well known as the “Poster King.” while on his way to Dubbo Show, collapsed and died when driving his car near…

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Obituary Mr. John Moss

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 1

We regret to record the death of Mr. John Moss, which sad event occurred at “Pine Hill,” Long’s Corner Road, the residence of Mr. and…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Frazer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Frances Frazer, wife of Mr. William Frazer, of West Wyalong, died at the residence of her step-son, Mr. Jack Frazer, Sydney, on Tuesday…

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Death of Pianist to R. and T. Eisteddfod Champions Touring Party

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 2

The above combination, at present on [?] who will give a concert in the Centennial Hall to-night, suffered a severe loss yesterday. Miss Eva…

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Obituary Eva Emerton

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs J. Emorton will sympathise with them in the loss of their infant daughter, Eva, whose death occurred on…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Frazer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Fanny Emeline Frazor wife of Mr. William Frazer, of West Wyalong, died at the residence of her son, Mr. Jack Frazer, Sydney, on Tuesday…

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Tragic Fatality at Morongla [?] ;Mr. "Ted" Healy Killed Instantaneously. Our Entire District Mourns the Death of One of Our Most Popular Young Men

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 3

During our sojourn in Cowra it has been our lot to chronicle many distressing happenings, but easily the saddest duty in our career is to refer…

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Obituary Mrs. P. Hagen

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

The death occurred on Saturday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Nicksch, Blow Clear, of Mrs. Pauline Hagen, aged 59, from heart failure…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Susannah Kennedy

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 2

After having been in ill health for nearly two years the death occurred at her residence, West Cowra, on Sunday morning last of Mrs. Susannah…

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Obituary

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 4

Mr. William Crooks, father of Mrs G. Wallace, of Weja, and an ex-Inspector of Police, died at Box Hill, Victoria recently. Deceased joined the…

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Obituary Thomas Burton

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 1

In the Wyalong and District Hospital on Friday the death occurred of Thomas Burton aged one year and nine months, son of Mr. and Mrs. B…

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Miscellaneous Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Malvina Yerbury, wife of Edward Yerbury, of "Milton,' Milvale, died at the B. D. Hospital, Young, yesterday afternoon, after a few days'…

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Death of Mrs. Alfred Wise

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 10

The many friends of Mrs. Alfred Wise, who was a resident of Parkes and Tichbourne for the greater part of her life, will regret to learn that at…

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Obituary. Mr. Jack Watts

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 11

Mr. Jack Watts, who was popularly known in Orange, died rather unexpectedly at his residence, in Hillstreet, on Monday evening. Mr…

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Obituary. Hector Leifermann

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

The tragic circumstances causing the death of one of Condobolin's finest young men sent a pang of shock and sorrow through every heart of our…

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