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

Obituaries & funerals, 1933

400 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 20

Tragic Death of Gordon Matchett

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1933 · page 2

Residents of the town and district, and a host of friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Matchett, of Nangwarrie, were deeply shocked when it was learned…

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General News Obituary. Mr. William Joseph Brown

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1933 · page 2

The death occurred at Grenfell Hospital last night, from pneumonia, of Mr. William Joseph Brown. Deceased was the son or Mr. and…

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OBITUARY Albert Thomas Gardiner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 4

Forbes lost another of its popular business men last Tuesday when the death occurred of Mr. Albert Thomas Gardiner, 43 years, a partner of the…

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Obituary Mr. Peter McRORIE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 3

The death occurred in the Wagga Hospital of Mr. Peter McRorie, an old and highly respected resident of Yerong Creek, and a brother of Mr…

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Tragic Death Member Of Old Forbes Family Fatally Shot Pea-rifle Beside Body

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 4

A TRAGIC shooting accident 'occurred at Ooma, between Forbes and Grenfell, last Wednesday afternoon, when Gordon William George Matchett, 22 years, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Matchett, of "Nangwarrie," was found dead…

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Obituary the Late Mr. W. Howey

Cowra Free Press · Monday 18 September 1933 · page 2

After a short, illness the death took place at Dubbo last week of Mr. William Howey, the eldest son of life Date Mr. and Mrs. W. Howey…

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The Late Mrs. Andrew McCLYMONT

Cowra Free Press · Monday 18 September 1933 · page 2

News was received this week of the death of Mrs. McClymont, widow of the late Mr. “Audy” McClyment, of Grenfell. The deceased…

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Obituary. Mrs. Geo. Davidson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1933 · page 2

Quite a gloom was cast over the district on Saturday last, when it was learned that after a brief illness Mrs. George Davidson passed away…

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Obituary Mrs. Annie Derwin

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 21 September 1933 · page 5

A fine character in the person of Mrs. Annie Derwin passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday at the age of 66 years. For about…

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Obituary Margaret Ellen Heffer

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 21 September 1933 · page 8

Another sad death which [?] during the week-end in the Sacred Heart Hospital, at Young, was that of Miss Margaret Ellen [?] 26…

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OBITUARY Mr. George Wilson

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 4

The death occurred at his late residence, 18 Wombat Street, on Tuesday morning, of Mr. George Wilson, aged 64 years. He had been in…

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Obituary Mr. R. L. Dean

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 1

We regret to report that Mr. R. L. Dean of "Sandalwood," Bena, died early this morning. The funeral left St. Barnabas' Church, West…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A M. McKenzie

Western Champion · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 14

The death occurred on Thursday of Mrs. Ada Matilda McKenzie, aged G7, following a short illness. Deceased was born at Glencoe, South Australia,…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Monica M. Blewett

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 5

On Saturday last the death took place at the Cowra District Hospital of Mrs. Monica Marie Biewett, wife of Mr. James Blewett, of…

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Death of Labor Stalwart. Passing of the Late Mr. Thomas Quinn

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 5

At the age of 75 years there passed away on Saturday Mr. Thomas Quinn, who was for many years a prominent and respected resident…

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The Late Mr. Henry Schafer

Cowra Free Press · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 5

On Friday afternoon the sad news reached Cowra that Mr. Henry [?] a brother of Mr. Fred Schafer, the well known tailor, had passed…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Dickinson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 2

The death occurred at her home in Warraderry-street, Grenfell, on Wednesday night, of Mrs. Dickinson, wife of Mr. James Dickinson, a Very old…

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Obituary Mr. R. L. Dean

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1933 · page 4

The death of Mr. Raymond Lester ("Bill") Dean, which occulted early on Thursday morning last, removes a much respected member of…

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General News the Late Mrs. Hogan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Hogan took place on Monday, the Rev. N. G. F. Cooke officiating. The late Mrs. Hogan was a…

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General News Death of Annie Besant. Orator, Statesman, Empire Builder

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 3

What astonished the world which contemplated Annie Besant, who diecl at Madras on September 20, aged 85 years, was her amazing energy and…

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