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

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

342 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 18

Wyangala Dam More Late Evidence Mr. McDonald's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 3

Important evidence was given by Mr. A. H. E. McDonald before the Public Works Committee recently regarding the suitability of the Far…

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The Inquest Into Little Girl's Death Died of Heart-Failure

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 4

An inquest into the death, by burning, of little Valerie Haynes, 4 years old was held in the Police Court this morning, by the Coroner, Mr. A, Sam…

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Obituary. Ex-overseer J. F. Kerr

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 1

Warringah Shire residents will regret to learn of the death, after a prolonged illness, of Mr. James Fowler Kerr, ex-overseer to Warringah…

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From the Federal Capital the Death of Mr. Pratten. Tributes in Parliament. Repatriation Department. CANBERRA, May 11th

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 19

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bruce-Page Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when he left…

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Milner Hanged Death of Little Girl

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 8

John Lumpster Milner, 23, was hanged at Fremantle gaol on Monday, for the wilful murder of Ivy Lewis, an [?]year-old school girl, at [?]kan on…

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Another Pioneer Gone the Late Mr. Robt. Anderson. a True Son of Scotia

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 9

After about a month’s illness the death occurred at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. Spicer Bellamy) on Wednesday last of Mr. Robert…

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Death of Senator Grant Staunch Labor Man for Half a Century

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 1

Senator John Grant, Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in the Senate died at his home in Annandale on Saturday, after a long illness…

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Death of Mrs. McCRAE

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Mary McCrae, who died recently at the age of 80 years, was said to be the last survivor of those present at the bushrangers' raid…

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Obituary Mr T. Jackson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

The sad news of the death of Mr. Thomas, Jackson of Ungarie, which occurred at the Coast Hospital, Sydney, caused widespread regret in that…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ann Flannery

Western Champion · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 14

The death occurred on Sunday afternoon, at the residence of her daughter (MrB. B. A. Heraghty) of a very old and most highly esteemed resident of…

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Coroner's Inquiry. Death of Mrs. Cross. The Coroner's Sympathy

Western Champion · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 11

An inquiry into the death of Mrs. Mary lyy Cross, which occurred on 9th May, was held by the District Coroner Mr. James Swann, yesterday…

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Obituary Mrs G. Hawkins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

The death of Mrs Florence Bertha Hawkins, which occured on 25th May at her residence at Auburn, removes a well-known charity and…

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Obituary Mrs. Ann Flannery

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

Another fine old representative of that splendid stock of the pioneers which did so much to make the journey overseas to settle in this great…

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Obituary. Samuel John Bellamy

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at the District Hospital on Thursday, after a short illness of but two days' duration, of Mr. Samuel John Bellamy. The…

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Obituary Mr. James Ludlow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 5

We regret to record the death of Mr. James Alexander Eudlow, son of Mr. and Mrs S. Ludlow, of Wamboyne; the sad event taking place in…

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Death of J. A. Ludlow

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 4

Another example of how often the unexpected happens. Here was a comparatively young man moving about apparently well up till last…

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Coroner's Inquiry Death of Mrs. Cross

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 9

An inquiry into the death of Mrs. Mary Ivy Cross, which occurred on 9th May, was held by the District Coroner, Mr. James Swann,…

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Obituary Mr. Ronald Oliver Bray

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 4

General sympathy will be extended Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bray, of North Hill, in the death of their eldest son, Mr. Ronald Oliver Bray, which took…

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Local News Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at Lidcombe last week of an old Grenfell identity, in the person of Mrs. John Smith, who, with her husband and family,…

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Man Found Dead by Cowra Resident While Out Shooting. Sudden End of the Late Mr. William Caldwell

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 9

Born and reared In the bush, where he lived all his life, the late Mr. William Caldwell died as he would have wished amongst…

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