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

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

342 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 18

Local and General Obituary. Mr. J. M. Durning

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 2

The death occurred last night of Mr. J. M. Durning, whose passing, though regretted by very many friends in Grenfell and district, came…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Ellen Nash

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 4

Yet another of the grand old pioneers passed to her last reward on Sunday last, in the person of Mrs. Ellen Nash, at the advanced age of…

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Death of Little Loris Eileen Bryant

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 4

After an illness of seven weeks the death occurred last night of Loris Eileen Bryant, the bright little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bryant,…

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Cut Their Throats. Forbes Man Annoyed. Death of 23 Goats. Moral for Owners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 1

Twenty years ago, an old Forbes resident was pestered with goats entering his propert and helping themselves to his crop. He withstood the…

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Local News the Late Mr. Durning

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 2

During tHe past week at public meetings reference has been made to the splendid service given to the town by the late Mr: J. M. Durning…

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Sudden Death of Mrs. Geo. Rowlands, of Orange

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 3

The death occurred with tragic suddenness at her home at Orange last night of Mrs. George Rowlands, a former well known resident of this…

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Obituary

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

On Saturday night last, one of the oldest residents of the district, in the person of Mr. William Buttriss, passed away at the ripe age of 71 years…

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Death of Mrs. W. H. O'brien

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 11

The death of Mrs. O'Brien, wife of Mr. W. H. O'Brien, of the Perway Department (railway) took place last Thursday night, from heart trouble,…

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Obituary Mrs. Walter Stewart

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Following on a long and severe illness the death occurred last week of Mrs. Stewart, wife of Mr. Walter Stewart, of Dalton street,…

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Obituary . MRS. G. ROWLANDS

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 2

The news of the sudden death of Mrs. George Rowlands was a very serious shock to her relatives and friends, none of whom had never…

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Killed by Car. Death of Mr. Reg Doyle

Western Champion · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. Reginald Norbert Doyle, youngest son of Mr. William Doyle, of Parkes, and brother of Mr. George Doyle, saddler, was knocked down and…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Joseph Charlesworth

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

After only a week’s illness the death occurred in the Cowra District Hospital on Sunday evening of Mr. Joseph Charlesworth, of…

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Death of Mr. W. Nicholson

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 11

Mr. William Nicholson, a member of a well-known district family, died suddenly at. "Invernaate," near Dandaloo, on Wednesday morning. He Had been…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Margaret Davies

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

There passed away at the residence of her laughter (Mrs. Perc. Murray), Eulo street, Cowra, on Thursday, a very old Colonist, in the…

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The Funeral

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The funeral took place to the Presbyterian cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The last sad prayers were…

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Obituary Mr. C. Hayward

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The death occurred in the District Hospital on the 27th ultimo of Mr. Christopher Hayward, father of Mr. William Hayward, Stationmaster at…

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Death of Mr. W. F. Dyce

Western Champion · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 4

The death occurred on Monday last at Coolamon, of Mr. W. P. Dyce, who was 73 years old, father of Mr. A.H. Dyce, B.A., principal of the Parkes…

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Obituary Mr. Bert Golsby

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

Thus the Bathurst “Times” :— “As happy as Larry,” is the way Mrs. Howie, of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Bathurst, described the manner…

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Mysterious Death Of Bathurst Business Man (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

Mystery surrounds the death o[?] Albert Golsby, a well-known Bathur-business man, who was found dead in bed at a hotel where he was…

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OBITUARY Mr. H. Murray, M.L.A. (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

The death is announced of Mr. David Murray, M.L.A., for Hamilton, at the age of 41…

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