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

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Death of Rudyard Kipling

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

Rudyard Kipling, who had been ill for some time, passed away shortly after midnight on Friday. Kipling, who was in his 71st year…

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Obituary Mr. A. Cameron

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. Andrew Lewis Cameron, senior l[?]nesman in the Postmaster General's Department at West Wyalong, died on Thursday evening last Mr…

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Obituary. Mr. Fred, Wales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

Taken to the local hospital on Tuesday night suffering from a kick on the abdomen from a horse, Mr. Fred. Wales died last night…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Moloney

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 10

Death came after three weeks illness to an old age pensioner, 'Edward Moloney, of Koorawatha, on Tuesday last. Deceased, who…

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Death of the King Nation Plunged Into Mourning

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

His Majesty King George V. passed away peacefully at 11.55 o'clock on Monday night. Her Majesty the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke…

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FUNERAL Of Late King George

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The funeral of the late King George will take place next Tuesday, and all places of business, entertainments, and public offices, will be closed, in…

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Death of King George Memorable Reign Ends Empire Mourns Great and Beloved Sovereign Edward VIII Proclaimee New King LONDON, Tuesday, 12.17 a.m

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

"Death came peacefully to the King at 11.55 p.m. (9.55 a.m. Sydney time), in the presence of the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal, and…

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Obituary Miss Matterson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney on Wednesday morning of Miss Jessie Maiterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matterson, of Randwick, and a sister…

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Obituary Mrs. G. S. Fairman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 3

The death occuned at Nathalia, Victoria, on the 10th instant, of Mrs G. S. Falrman, daughter of Mr. E. A. Neeld (a former well-known…

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Broadcast King to Empire After the Funeral Under Consideration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

It is stated authoritatively that King Edward is considering broadcasting a message to the Empire, after the funeral of King George…

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Royal Funeral At 9.45 on Tuesday Next (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

The Royal funeral procession will leave Westminster Hall at 9.45 a.m. The King, Royal Prnicess and foreign monarchs will walk…

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Obituary the Late Mr. James Newham

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 3

After an illness of ten days the death took place at Cowra yesterday of Mr. James Newham, at the age of 75 years, the cause of…

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The Late Mr. Thomas Murray

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 3

Death claimed yet another victim yesterday, when Mr. Thomas Murray, a very old resident of Koorawatha passed to the Great Beyond,…

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General News Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Spliet

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

We referred briefly in last issue to the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Spliet, who passed away on the 22nd January, at the residence of her son…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. A. Clarke

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

At the age of 59 years, the death took place in the Cowra District Hospital on Monday night of Mrs. A. Clarke, of Mulyan…

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Another Digger Goes West Funeral of the Late Mr. Norman Lynch

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

As briefly stated in last issue of the “Free Press,” the death took place under tragically sad circumstances of Mr. Norman Lynch at…

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King's Funeral Millions of Mourners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 3

The sun broke through the heavy mist and clouds as King George V. started on his last journey from the historic Westminster Hall. A…

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Obituary Mrs. Lilian Bryant

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

After a lengthy illness, Lilian Bryant, wife of Ernest Joshua Bryant, died at her home at Dubbo on Thursday night last. The deceased,…

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Miscellaneous Obituary. Mr. Frederick Wales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 6

There was a large number at the unusual of Mr. Fred. Wales on Thursday afternoon last, wreaths being forwarded by the following:—…

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Veteran Minister Death of Rev. J. A. WADDELL

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

The Rev. John A. Waddell, who retired from the Methodist ministry 11 years ago, died at his home at Rockdale on Wednesday morning…

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