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

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 16

Obituary Mr. Ernest Lawrence Lees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on Saturday, 16th instant, of Mr. Ernest Lawrence Lees, of "Pine Grove," West Wyalong, at the age of 68 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. Leo Augustus Ryan

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

A death that came as a shock to a large number of his friends, who had no idea that the end was so near, was that of Mr. Leo Augustus Ryan,…

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Obituary Mr. George Benjamin Warden

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. George Benjamin Warden, [?] West Wyalong, which took place at the residence of his daughter (Mr's…

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Sudden Death Of Arthur Besmo Well-known Swimmer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

The well-known swimmer, Arthur William Besome (29), of Bond), collapsed and died while fishing at Gibben Point, Port Hacking, on…

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Obituary Mrs. Maitland, Senr

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Maltland, which occurred at "Morra" Private Hospital, Cowra, on Sunday last, removes one of the best known and…

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OBITUARY Mr. Alfred Argles

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday at Liverpool Hospital, of Mr. Alfred Argles, formerly of Grenfell, and remembered by a number of local men…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emma Staines

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 2

At 3.15 a.m. on Thursday, 28th April, in the Condobolin District Hospital, the Angel of Death claimed as its victim a wonderfully devoted wife and…

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Obituary Mr. F. E. Richards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at Barellan re[?]ently of Mr. Francis Ellis Richards. The deceased gentleman, who was 2 at the time of his death, was…

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Obituary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

Jack Seckold, aged three years, died in the District Hospital early this morning, after an illness of only seven days, from an attack of pneumonia…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Dodd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

The death took place on Tuesday, at the Grenfell District Hospital, of Mrs. Dodd, of Caragabal, aged 68. She is survived, by one daughter…

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Obituary Mrs. A. J. Aberline

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 2

Tho death occurred at her residence, 54 Penkivil Street, Bondi, on the 30th ultimo, of Mrs. Mary Maud Aberline, wife of Mr. Adam John…

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Once Meant Death Playing of Bagpipes Ungarie to Hear Pipers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

An enterprising gentleman, in kilts and living up to the best Scottish, traditions, has made his appearance in various…

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Late Mrs. W. J. Regan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 9

Before a crow[?]d congregat[?] at St. Johns' Church of England. Barmedman, last Sunday night the Reetor Rev. N. M. Clout, held a…

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Late Mr. E. E. TEMPLESMAN Proposed Show Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

The question of securing a permanent memorial to the late Mr. E. E. Tenipleman in recognition of his many years of service to the…

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Obituary Mrs. Christina Leonard

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

The death occurred iu the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Sydney, on Saturday night last of Mrs. Christina Leonard, aged 46 years, wife of Mr…

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Fire Victims Funeral Arrangements Delayed Spent Cartridge Found

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 11

NARANDERA.—Police stopped the [?]rargements for the funeral of Mrs. [?]ane Maria Gash, 31, and Stanley Gash, aged two years four months,…

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Late Mr. A. S. Fair Loss to Milby District Deplored toy F. & S. Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the West Milby Branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association, the President and monshers, referred to the…

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OBITUARY Mrs. K. McGregor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

The death took place on Friday last of Mrs. Kate McGregor, a former resident of the Wirrinya district. The deceased was 73 years of age and is…

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Parkes Pickings From "Champion-Post" Death of Miss Keast

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 3

The death occurred at Peak Hill of Miss Annie Ellen Keast, sister of Mrs. H Westcott, Alectown, and Alderman W. J. Keast, of Parkes. The funeral…

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OBITUARY Mr. P. Spies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 5

The death occurred at Wagga on Wednesday of last week of Mr. P. Spies, uncle of Mr. T. Spies, of Grenfell…

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