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

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

336 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 17

Obituary the Late Mr. Robert Murray

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

After a long illness the death took place at his residence, Croydon Park, on Friday of Mr. Robert Thomas Murray at the age of 60…

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The Late Mr. Michael Dwyer

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

Mr. Michael Dwyer, of “Riverview,” Goolagong, passed away at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Canowndra, at 8 o ’clock this…

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General News Late Mr. S. A. B. Peters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr, P. A. E. Peters, founder of Peters American Delicacy Co, which took place on Saturday, was attended by…

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Obituary Mr. John Swindle

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 7

The Death occurred at the Canowindra Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Wednesday of last week, at 7.30 p.m., of Mr. John Swindle,…

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OBITUARY Mr. Clive Earl Cousins Death at Blackheath

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

The serious Illness of Mr. Clive Earl Cousins, which caused his four brothers at Forbes to be called to his bedside last Tuesday, resulted…

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Funeral at Night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4

A funeral cortege at night was the unusual spectacle which presented itself to Delungra recently. The reflection from the headlights of a long…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Williams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

One of Forbes' old residents, Mr. John Williams, aged 92, passed away in the District Hospital yesterday morning, after a lingering illness. He…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Richard Thomas Bourke

Cowra Free Press · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 1

After an illness of about nine weeks death came as a happy release to Mr. Richard Bourke, one of our best known district residents,…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Alice McMurray

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

The death occurred this morning, in "Brentwood" private hospital, of Mrs. Alice McMurray, relecti of the late Mr. Thomas McMurray. Deceased, who…

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Obituary Mr. D.v. Dunlop

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 4

Residents of the town and district were shocked and deeply grieved when the sad news was circulated this morning that Mr. Douglas…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Charles McKENZIE

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 8

A very sad and sudden death occurred at the Cowra District Hospital on Tuesday night when Mrs. Charles McKenzie, wife of Mr…

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The Late Mr. R. T. Bourke’s Funeral

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 8

Wreaths were sent by: Mrs. A. Cooley and family (Westville); Essie, Ernie, Jack and family; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whiteman, Stan…

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The Late Mrs. Ellen H. White

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 8

The death occurred at her residence in Auburn, of Mrs Ellen Hondley White, at the age of 79 years, after an illness extending…

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Obituary G. H. Hazell

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 3

At Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday, George Horatio Hazel, a resident of Nevertire, passed away at the age of 62 years (says the…

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Late Mr. D. V. DUNLOP Many Mourners at Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

The late Mr. Douglas Victor Dunlop. whose death was reported in our last issue, was a son of the late Mr. C.S Dunlop for many years a…

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Obituary Mrs. Catherine Donovan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 1

The death took place after a lingering illness extending over twelve months of Mrs. Catherine Donovan, wife of Mr. Timothy Donovan. Her…

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Obituary Mrs. E. M. Seery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 7

Mrs. Eva M. Seery, who died at her home at Malabar on Saturday, was an active worker in the cause of charity for many years, and the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Michael Dwyer GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

After an illness of many months the death occurred of Mr. Michael Dwyer, of "Riverview," at the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Canowindra, on Monday…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Annie Green

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 8

Dsath claimed another of the old identities of the Canowindra on Thursday morning, Mrs. Sarah Annie Green, wife of…

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Obituary. Mr. D. V. Dunlop

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

Mr. Douglas Victor Dunlop, agricultural instructor at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, died suddenly on Sunday week at the age of 32…

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