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

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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

Inquest Death of Tommy Muir

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

An inquest was held at the Court House, Condobolin, on Monday morning last touching the death of Thomas Muir, before Coroner H. C. Moulder,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. P. Hanrahan

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 9

Mrs. Rose Hanrahan, wife of Mr. P. Hanrahan died yesterday morning, at the age of 81 years. The decea[?]ed lady was it native of the…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Edmund. Carroll

Cowra Free Press · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at the Cowra District Hospital this morning, of Mr. Edmund Carroll, at the age of 82 years. The deceased gentleman,…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Eric John Ashcroft

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

After an illness of about a month, the death occurred at Nowra, on Saturday, of Mr. Eric John Aslicrof. who has conducted a flourishing…

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The Late Mr. William Cullen

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

At the age of 68 years, the death occurred in the Cowra District Hospital, to day, of Mr. William Cullen, a very old resident of the district…

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The Late Mr. John Bede Regan

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

The death occurred with startling suddenness, on Sunday last, at Wyangala, of Mr. John Bede Regan, at the age of 60 years. The deceased…

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General News Obituary. Mr. Frank Reardon

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

It is with regret that we record the death on Thursday of Mr. Frank Reardon, of Condobolin. The late Mr. Reardon was 47 years…

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The Late Mr. E. J. Ashcroft Generous Tributes to a Former Ex-cowraite

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

We are Indebted to the “Shosthaven Telegraph” for the following: By the passing of Mr. E. J. Ashcroft, which tragic event occurred at his home in Osborne Street, Nowra,…

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Obituary. Mr. W. J. Magill

Western Champion · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 6

Bogan Gate and district were plunged in sadness on Tuesday of last week when it became known that Mr. William J. Magill, of Arapiles, had…

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General News Obituary. Mr. T. J. French

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

We regret to record the death in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday last of Thomas Jeremiah French, aged 70 years. Deceased…

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Obituary Mrs. J.montgomery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 1

We regret to record the death of Mrs Edith Elizabeth Montgomery wife of Mr. James Montgomery of Blow Clear the sad event taking place in Waratah…

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Obituary Mr. Frank Reardon

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

Who but a few years ago would not have allotted at least another twenty years of active life for that sturdy personality that now forms the subject of…

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The Late Mr. William Graham

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 2

With the passing away recently of Mr. William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Walter Sheard

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 2

The death took place yesterday, at Ridgery, of Mr. Walter Sheard, after a short illness. Deceased who was 53 years of age,…

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Obituary Mr. E. M. Fraser

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 1

The Grim Reaper, on Monday night last, claimed one of the oldest and most respected residents of the town, in the person of Mr. Ebenezer…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Ellis

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 2

After an illness extending for some considerable time, Mr. Samuel Ellis passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, at the age of 86…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Edward Bullock

Western Champion · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 1

Mrs. Minnie Bullock, wife of Mr. Edward Bullock, of Bumbury (and late Health Inspector at Parkes) died on Friday morning last at the…

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Obituary Mr. John Rial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

The many friends in the West Wyalong and Ungarie districts of Mr. John Rial, manager of Messrs John Meagher & Co's. branch business at Ungarie…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Win. WOOD("Argyle Liberal")

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 1

As we stated in our issue on [?] week, the passing of Mr Wm. Wood, which sad event occurred on Tuesday of last week, following an…

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OBITUARY. Mr. John Kirk

Western Champion · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 1

Mr. John Kirk, of Forster Street, who had been a resident of Parkes for the last seven years, died early on Saturday morning, after a short…

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