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

Obituaries & funerals, 1934

381 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 20

OBITUARY Major Connell, M.L.A. SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday of Major Hugh O'Connell, D.S.O., M.C., M.L.A.for Hamilton, in his 51st year, Major Connell had been in ill health…

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The Late Mrs. Ralph Halls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 2

There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral of the late Mrs. Ralph Halls on Thursday afternoon…

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Obituary Mr. Stanley Hedworth

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday mornings of Mr. Stanley Hedworth, who had been ill for some considerable time…

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End of a Varied Career Death of the Late Mr. John Beckett. Who in the Long Ago Had Two Racehorses Stolen. While He Was in Hospital. Also Loses 180 Pigs with Swine Fever

Cowra Free Press · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 5

A very remarkable and Interesting personality died on Saturday last, when Mr. John Beckett passed to the Great Beyond…

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Lived for Some Years with Broken Back Death of the Late, Mr. Joseph D. Fletcher

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 4

Same years back while working on the, erection of a pavilion on the Showground at Eugowra Mr. Joseph Dobbins Fletcher fell and injured…

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Obituary Mr. Stanley Hedworth

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 2

With regret we record the death on Saturday morning early at the residence of his mother in Weddin Street, Grenfell, of Mr. Stanley…

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Obituary Mr. Sam Dick

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Commenting on the tragic death of Mr. Samuel John Dick which occurred at "Wilgavale," 12 miles from West Wyalong on the Marsden…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Cunning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

There passed away at Yellow Tank Wyalong, on 29th January a very old resident, in the person of Mr. Thomas Cunning, at the ripe old age of…

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OBITUARY Mr. Albert Dietrich

Western Champion · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 11

A grand old pioneer of the Peak Hill district, Mr. Albert Dietrich, passed away at the age of 81 in his home, "Rosehill," Bushman Street, on…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. H. Plunkett

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Fourth son of a Forbes pioneer, Mr. William Henry Plunkett died at his home at Orange last Monday, at the age of 71 years. He was the third of…

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Obituary Mrs. Rebecca Sawyers

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 7

The death occurred early on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Rebecca Sawyers, at her home, “Sylva Plannah,” Eugowra Road, at the age of…

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Obituary the Late Miss Mary Ann O’connor

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

There passed away at her residence, ‘Bean Care,’ Pacific Parade, Dee Why, on Thursday last a member of one of the old pioneering…

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Obituary Mr. A. E. Dean

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 1

We regret to record the death, under very sad circumstances, of Mr. Albert Edward Dean, relieving manager of the local branch of the…

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Obituary Mr. W. J. Field

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

The death of Mr Walter Joseph Field, which occurred at the Masonic Hospital, Ashfield, on Monday afternoon last, removed one of West…

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Obituary Baby Buttriss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

The Infant son, William Harold, of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Buttriss, of West Wyalong, aged two [?] three months died on Monday…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Margaret Quinn

Western Champion · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 5

Mrs. Margaret Quinn, a very weir known and highly respected resident of the Coradgery district, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at…

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Memorial Service The Late Mr. W. Giles Fine Tribute by the Rev. H.S. Bunn

Western Champion · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

There was a large congregation at St. Andrew's Pnesbyterian Church, Parkes, on Sunday night, when a fine address was…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane [?]

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 5

Some few weeks ago, Mrs. Alfred Noakes of Fr[?]gmore, was doing some weeding at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Johnson, of…

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Obituary. Mr. Mat Pearson

Western Champion · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

The Cowra "Guardian" of January 5 had the following to say of an ex-resident of Parkes:— Taken to the District Hospital on…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 2

The death occurred in Grenfell District Hospital yesterday of Mr. Cecil John Carter, who for some years had been employed by Messrs…

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