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

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 16

OBITUARY Mr. J. W. Tonkinson

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 1

The death took place in Forbes District Hospital yesterday afternoon of Mr. John William Tonkinson, aged 48. who has been a resident of Forbes all…

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Obituary Mrs. Thomas Hall

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at 2 a.m. this morning of Mrs. Thomas Hall, a very old resident of Fifield. The late Mrs Hall, who was 73 years of age, passed…

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Obituary Mrs. Lila Brien

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of Mrs. Brien, daughter of Mr. James Thompson and the late Mrs. Thompson, of "Curraweena," Cowra…

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Grenfell Gossip News of the Week OBITUARY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 9

At the age of 69 years, Mr. Peter Russell, a well-known local identity, died on Wednesday last. Deceased saw active service in the Great War, and…

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OBITUARY. Mr. T. Spies, Senr

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

We regret to report the death at Wagga, of Mr. Spies," father of Mr. T. Spies, who left on Sunday and arrived in time only for his father…

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Obituary Mrs. L. C. Brien

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 4

Under sad circumstances, Mrs. Lila C. Brien, of Temora, who was very-well known and esteemed in the Grenfell district, died in a hospital…

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Obituary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred of Mrs Thomas Hall, at Noorla, Trundle road, the home of her daughter (Mrs L. J. Matthews) last Thursday, at the age…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Murray

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at Grenfell District Hosptial on Tuesday evening of Mrs. Murray, widow of the late Mr. John Murray, deceased lady…

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Grenfell Gossip News of the Week OBITUARY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

Mr. Edward James, aged 65, died on Sunday and was buried in the Church of England cemetery the same day, Rev. N. G. Cooke officiating, and Messrs. J…

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The Late Mrs. Murray

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 3

There was a large attendance, at the funeral of the late Mrs. Murray, and wreaths were forwarded by:—Harry, Ena and family; Fanny…

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OBITUARY. Henri Collins Marks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney last week of Mr. Col. Marks, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marks, of Grenfell…

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Obituary Mr. John Cameron

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

The death occurred at a private hospital at Tamworth on 15th last., of Mr. John Cameron, aged 68 years. The late Mr. Cameron will be…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. F. McGarry

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 2

The death took place in the Forbes District Hospital on Sunday night, after a short illness, of Mr. John Francis McGarry, aged 71, a resident of the…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Edith Smyth

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

Within nine days of the passing of her husband, the death took place on Tuesday morning in the Sacred Heart Hospital of Mrs. Edith Smyth…

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OBITUARY Mr. Walter McPhillamy Passes Bathurst Pioneer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

Mr. Walter McPhillamy, one of the oldest and most widely known residents of Bathurst district, died suddenly at his residence about 9 o'clock last…

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OBITUARY Mrs. W. Mendham

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 3

The death occurred on Thursday night of Mrs. William Mendhain, a very highly esteemed resident of Grenfell…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. J. Fitch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 2

The death occurred this morning of Mrs. M. J. Fitch, aged 71, widow of the of the late Mr. H. Fitch. Further reference next issue…

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Obituary Mrs. E. S. Macqueen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 2

This grand old lady, who had reached her 83rd year, had very many friends in Condobolin, all of whom were sorry to hear of her…

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Obituary Baby Porter

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

The death occurred in "Lentara" Private Hospital, West Wyalong, early this morning of Eleanor Margaret, the six-weeks-old daughter of…

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Fast Travelling Long Journey to Funeral

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

By the co-operation of the Post Office, the Railway Department, and on aviation company, during the week, a man living at Boggabilla, on…

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