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

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Notable Figure Death of Enoch Gazzard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 1

A notable figure in the sheep world, Mr. Enoch Gazzard, died suddenly at his residence, Ashburton Clergate, recently, not long after his return…

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OBITUARY John William Wallace

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 1

The death occurred at the Forbes District Hospital on Christmas morning of Mr. John William Wallace, aged 69 years. Deceased had been…

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Telegrams Obituary. Princess Royal. LONDON

Western Champion · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 12

The death is announced of Princess Royal, sister of the King. Her daughters were summoned to her bedside when signs of…

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Obituary MR. W. F. McCARTHY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

It is with considerable regret we record the death, at Blayney, of Mr. Walton Frederick McCarthy, formerly of Grenfell…

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OBITUARY Another Pioneer Gone the Late Mr. Samuel Francis

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3

This morning there passed away at his residence at “Frankfield.” Back Creek, Mr. Samuel Francis, Senr., another of the sturdy old…

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Obituary Mrs. Clara Rhodes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Clara. Rhodes, widow of the late Robert Rhodes, of Condobolin, took place at her residence, Station street, Petersham. In the…

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Obituary Baby Widdison

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The death occurred in the Wyalong District Hospital On Thursday morning of Florence Joy Widdison, the [?] months old daughter of Mr.and Mrs…

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Joffre's Funeral Thousands Line Route (By Wire) Sydney. Thursday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

A Paris message states that before daylight mourners commenced to line the route of the late Marshal Joffre's funeral…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Henry Mitten

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 3

We regret to record the death of Mr. Charles Henry Mitten, member of the well known and respected Grenfell family…

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OBITUARY The Late Mr. Wallace Edmund Henry

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

Though he had been ill for some time suffering with diabetes the end came rather suddenly on Sunday last of Mr. Wallace Edmund…

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The Late Mrs. Hannah Wickham Coghlan

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

After a long illness the death occurred at Woodstock yesterday of Mrs. Hannah Wickham Coghlan, at the age of 62 years. Mrs. John…

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Late Mr. Harris Well Known in West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 6

The death occurred on Wednesday night of Mr. Harry Harris, Chief Traffic Manager of the Railways. Mr. Henry Percival Harris, one of…

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OBITUARY The Late Mrs. Kate D’Elboux

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 5

After an illness of only fourteen days in the last Instance, although she had been previously ailing for about twelve months, the death…

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Eugowra Death Passing of James Dawes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 8

The death of Mr. James Dawes, of "Avondale," Eugowra, occurred at his home at Eugowra early on Friday morning last…

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General News Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 2

The death occurred in Grenfell District Hospital on Friday of George Work, aged 64, who had been nine weeks in the Institution, and who…

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OBITUARY The Late Mrs. J. E. Taylor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

After a brief illness the death occurred at her residence, Lachlan street, Cowra, on Monday morning of Mrs. Taylor, relict of…

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Obituary Mr. N. M. McKEMziE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

The death occurred in the District Hospital on Saturday last of Mr. Norman Murdoch McKenzie; of "Yalea," Wamboyrie, at the afee of 38 years. He…

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Mysterious Death Of Local Resident Mr. T. P. McCormick

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 4

Mystery surroundsthe death of Mr. Thomas Peter McCormick, whose dead body was found, with the head almost severed, between…

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Strange Death Of Man and Dog Accidental Poisoning BRISBANE

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

Michael Lambert, 55 years, was found dead in a house at Greentree. It ts believed that death was due to arsenical poisoning, caused by…

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Charge of Murder Bathurst Youth Arrested Death of Wounded Chinese

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

There were further sensational developments yesterday arising out of the alleged shooting of Dan Loo, an aged Chinese in…

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