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

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

350 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 18

OBITUARY Wm. J. T. Spittles

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

Passed away at the Forbes District Hospital on Tuesday, an old identity of the district, Mr. William John Thomas Spittles, aged 74 years…

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BOWLING. Late Mr. Bushell Testimonial

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 1

Some months ago we drew attention to the late Mr. C. H. Bushell's, gratuitous work in connection with improvements to the Bowling Club's…

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FUNERAL. Late Archdeacon Campion. the Arrangements

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 6

The remains of the deceased clergyman were, brought to Parkes by the Forbes mail train, and were met at the railway station, on the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Samson Bembrick

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

We are sorry to hear of the death in Sydney on Tuesday last of Mrs. Samson Bembrick, following an operation for gallstones. It is only…

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OBITUARY. Ven. Archdeacon Campion

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 12

On Saturday afternoon there pass ed away a pioneer priest of the Western district, one who had spent upwards of half a century in the duties…

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Obituary Ven Archdeacon Campion

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon there passed away a pioneer priest of the Western district, one who had spent upwards of half a century in the duties of his…

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Obituary Ven Archdeacon Campion. Requiem Mass and Funeral

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

When the casket containing the remains of the late Archdeacon Campion reached Parkes by train on Monday morning they were taken to…

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Death of Father Campion. an Appreciation

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

Through the medium of your widely read paper I wish to express the great shock I experienced upon reading my morning paper and learning…

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OBITUARY. Mr. George Best

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

Parkes lost one of its most esteemed and respected residents late last evening, when Mr. George Best died, after an illness extending over some…

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Obituary the Late Brother Francis

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 3

After an illness of nearly five years as the result of the after effects of rheumatic fever, the death occurred in the Cowra District…

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Fr. Cooney, P.p. Death on Saturday. an Impressive Funeral

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 3

Once again Passiontide has brought [?]bent to the Bathurst diocese by the untimely death of the very Reverend Father Cooney,…

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Death of Mr. Alfred Makin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 3

We are sorry to record the death under tragic circumstances of Mr. Alfred Francis Makin, who on Friday evening was found dead in a…

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Obituary Rev. Father Cooney

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

The death of the Rev. Father Cooney took place in St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, on Easter Saturday night. Father Cooney was born at Gulgong…

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MEMORIAL. Late Mrs. Thompson. TICHBORNE

Western Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 11

Rev. A. E. Weston conducted a memorial service for the late Mrs. James Thompson, snr., on Sunday last, which was attended by many old…

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General News the Late Mrs. M. Stevenson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

In our last issue we briefly referred to the death of Mrs. Stevenson, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Stevenson, of Narra Allen, Boorowa, and…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday after a long illness of Mr. John Hodge, resident of Grenfell for a lifetime…

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Obituary. Mrs. W. Rogan

Western Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 15

The death occurred, on Monday night, of an old resident of the district in the person of Mrs. Francis Emily Rogan, wife of Mr. William…

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OBITUARY Mr. George Tomkins. TICHBORNE

Western Champion · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 11

Mr. J. W. Tomkins received word ou Sunday last of the death of his half-brother, George, at Gilgandra, at 3 p.m. that day. He was engaged in…

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Death of Mr. E. G. Elworthy, O.b.e

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

The above one time resident of Grenfell, being employed in the A.J.S. Bank, passed away very suddenly at the Clifton Gardens Hotel,…

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Coroner's Inquiry Death of Young Man Verdict of Accidental Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 7

At the Ungarie Court last week the District Coroner, Mr. Theo. F. Smith, J.P conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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