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

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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OBITUARY Mr. Paul Franke

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

We regret to record the comparatively sudden death of Mr. Pa[?] Franke, of Clear Ridge, the sad event occurring in Sydney on Friday last…

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Obituary MRS. W. GARDNER

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 9

In our last issue we briefly mentioned that the subject of this notice was in hospital in a very serious condition, Now, however, it becomes our…

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A Gruesome End Coroner Sam Inquires Into Man's Death. Verdict of Suicide

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 7

A magisterial inquiry, conducted by Mr. Coroner Arthur Sam, J.P., at the Court House, Engowra, concerned the death of a man who was found with…

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The Late Mrs. James Diprose

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

The Memorial Service to the late Mrs. Jas. Diprose was held in the Cowra Road Church on Sunday, and the very large attendance was a…

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Death of Mrs. C. Hall

Western Champion · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 10

We regret to report, the death of Mrs. Catherine Hall, which occurred at an early hour this morning. The deceased lady, who was a native of…

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Obituary MR. G. E. FROST

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

The sudden death in Sydney on Saturday morning of Mr. George Edward Frost, a member of the well-known Orange family, came as a great shock…

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Attacked by Shark Death of Victim (By Wire) Sydney:Thursday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 1

Arthur Lane, 27, a well known business man, was bathing at Grewther Beach last night when he was attacked by a shark…

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Funeral of the Late Bishop of Bathurst

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 2

The mortal remains of Dr. Michael O’Farrell, Bishop of Bathurst, were laid to rest yesterday morning in the [?] of the mortuary chapel in the…

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Late Dr. O'farrell's Funeral

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

Solemn and impressive scenes were witnessed at the funeral on Monday of the Rev. Dr. O'Farrell, late Catholic Bishop of Bathurst. It is…

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Obituary. Mrs. Frederick Jeffries

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

On Saturday last the death occurred at Crombie Private Hospital of Mrs. Caroline Amelia Jeffries, aged 25, wife of Mr. Frederick Jeffries, of…

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Obituary DR. J. P. FITZSIMMONS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 5

Condobolin has had its tragedies, its shocks, its griefs, but never has any event been so overpowering in producing such profound sorrow and…

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Obituary. Mrs. Batkin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mrs. Pearl Beatrice Batkin, wife of Edward Batkin, of Young, at the age of 42 years. The funeral took place…

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Obituary

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

Died at Canowindra on 1st inst., Mr. Michael J. Thompson, aged 60 years. For the past six months he had been suffering from a growth in…

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Obituary Thelma Jean Sloan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 10

The death occurred, at the Wyalong District Hospital on Friday last 6th inst., of Thelma Jean Sloan, aged 12 months and two weeks,…

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Obituary. Anzac's Sudden End

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

The death occurred at a private hospital at Randwick on Tuesday, of Mr. William A. Patterson, formerly well-known at Forbes as the…

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Death of Mr. Fred Anderson Old Identity Passe. Another Pioneer Gone

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

The death occurred this morning at "Brentwoid" private hospital of Mr. Fred. Anderson, of Bergen Park, Forbes, at the age of 78 years. The…

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Hearse Bogged Poignant Funeral Scenes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 8

Poignant incidents beset a funeral procession proceeding from Goulburn to Spring Valley. Fooded creeks broke up the cortege and the hearse…

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The Late Joyce McCarthy the Coroner Holds an Inquest. Cause of Death Paralysis of Heart Through Coming in Contact with a Live Electric Wire

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

At the Court House yesterday morning an inquest was held before the Coroner (Mr. W. J. Golsby) touching the death of the late Joyce Merle…

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Obituary Mrs. Pettiford

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 6

News came to Condobolin last Wednesday of the death of this fine old lady, and we just briefly mentioned it. We are now able to give a few…

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Obituary. Mr. Isaac Wakefield

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 4

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Isaac Wakefield, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dan McMahon, of Quarry Hill, Forbes. Deceased,…

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