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

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

350 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 18

Obituary

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

We regret to record the death on Friday of Sister M. Ambrose (Miss Alma Tracey), eldest daughter of Inspector and Mrs. Traccy, of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. James E. Mullins

Western Champion · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 7

The death occurred on Saturday morning of Mr. James Erin Mullins, in "Niola" Hospital, at the age of 57 years…

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Cricket Random Notes Close of a Long Innings. Late Mr. L. H. Dawson. (By "Not Out.")

Western Champion · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 10

In conversation recently with a Parkes cricket enthusiast, the writer was told that Frank Still is still keen on the game and keeps his eye in with an occasional knock. What a delightful hitter Frank was and possi bly still is…

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Obituary the Late Mr. John William Gee

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 2

Receiving word that Mr. John W. Gee, of Hovell’s Creek, had been taken very seriously ill, the local Ambulance went out on Friday last,…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Richard Reynolds

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 2

At Orange, a well known resident of Koorawatha passed away on Thursday, in the person of the above named gentleman…

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Obituary Mr. Patrick Byrne

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 1

We regret to report that Mr. Patrick Byrne, brother of Mr. Jas. Byrne of West Wyalong, died in the Temora Hospital on Sunday last…

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Death of Sir John Monash Great War Leader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

The death occurred in Melbourne on Thursday, following a brief illness of Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, one of the most distinguished of…

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Late Sir John Monash Impressive Scenes at Funeral (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 1

Deeply impressive scenes marked the State funeral of Sir John Monash at Melbourne yesterday. It is estimated that more than three…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. E. Wright

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 6

Mr. William Edward Wright, of Alectown, died in the Parkes District Hospital on Tuesday last. The deceased, who was one of the…

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The Western Champion AND The Parkes District Representative Thursday, October 15, 1931. Death of Sir John Monash

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 8

One by one the g[?]eat figures of the war are passing away. Yesterday, Haig and Foch; to-day, Monash. The latter was one of those who made the name of Australia during the war years, and we are still insufficiently far away from those events…

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Obituary the Late Mr. John Campbell

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

While engaged shearing at Capt. Rae’s, at “Fernhill,” Crowther, on Tuesday last, a very old resident of Koorawatha, in the person of Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. Walter Parrish

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 6

The death took place at Toowoomba (Q.) on Tuesday 4th October, of Mrs. Annie Parrish, wife of Mr. Walter Parrish, of Goondiwinda, at the…

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INQUEST Death of Edward Taylor Suffered From Melancholia

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

After hearing evidence concerning the death of Edward Clarence Taylor, who died of a gunshot wound at his farm, "Woodbine,"…

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Farmer Shot Through the Mouth Death of William Green

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

On Saturday, afternoon last the death occurred of Mr. William Green, in tragic circumstances, as he was found at his residence…

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SIR B. MacKENNAL Impressive Funeral (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states that the Australian Flag covered the coffin of Sir Bertram MacKennal as it was lowered into the grave at…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Neble

Western Champion · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 6

Mr. William Noble, of "Rosewood," Back Yamma, died at "Niola" Hospital on Thursday night. The deceased, who was born at Kyneton,…

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Sudden Death Of Mr. P. G. Stewart

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

Mr. P. G. Stewart. M.H.R. for Wim[?] (Vic.) died suddenly at Woome lang on Thursday. Both Houses of the Federal…

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Obituary Hannah Oakroot

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 2

After a short illness of a little more than two weeks, Mrs. Hannah Oakroot (67) died last Thursday morning. The deceased, who had been living…

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General News Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 3

We regret to record the death of Mrs. Clancy, wife of Mr. Clancy, teacher at Holy Camp School, the sad event taking place in the Grenfell…

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OBITUARY. Francis G. Fitzgerald

Western Champion · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 10

Francis Geoffrey Fitzgerald, the 11-year-old son of Mr. Francis Fitzgerald, of Bethungra, died at the Parkes District Hospital on Monday…

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