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

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 16

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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Obituary Mrs Lydia Burdack

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

The death occurred at a private hospital in Sydney recently of Mrs. Lydia E. Burdack, wire of Mr. E. Burdack, of "Dunrobin," Ungarie, at…

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OBITUARY Mr. Levi J. Thomas

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

A former property holder in the Forbes district, Mr. Levi John Thomas, who for a number of years conducted "Merrivale," Bedgerabong, in more…

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Obituary Mrs. George Whiticker

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 2

At 1 a.m. this morning in a private hospital, Condobolin, Mrs. George Whiticker passed away. Deceased who was 39 years of age, was the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Henry Nelson Conn

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Young, on Friday, of Mr. Henry Nelson Conn, in his 81st year…

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OBITUARY. Frederick Dawson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at the hospital this morning of Mr. Frederick Joseph Guy Dawson, of Caragabal. The funeral has been arranged…

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Obituary Mrs. Ethel Annie Whiticker

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 2

On Monday we briefly mentioned the death of Mrs. Ethel Annie Whiticker which took place that morning, in a private hospital at…

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Obituary Mrs. H. Crotty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The death occurred at Forbes recently of Mrs. Hilda Crotty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Saunders, of Ungarie. The deceased lady had…

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OBITUARY Mr. H. N. Conn Passes Quandialla Pioneer QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

Early on Friday morning last word came through of the passing of Mr. H. N. Conn. He had been a patient at the Sacred…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Thomas Hunter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday of an old district resident, Mr. Thomas Hunter, passing away at the age of 70 years, leaving a widow and one…

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OBITUARY. Mr. James Wallace

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday of Mr. James Wallace, father of Mrs. Gordon Diprose, deceased being [?] years of age…

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Obituary Mr. R. M. Macpherson

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

Some of the old hands of Condobolin will remember the subject of this notice. For that reason we reprint the following taken from the Goulburn…

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Obituary Mr. W. O. Fee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

We regret to report the death of Mr. William Oscar Fee. of Weethalle, the sad event occarring in the Wyalong District Hospital early on…

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OBITUARY Kenneth Edgerton QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 6

On Sunday morning at toe Royal Alexandra ' Children's Hospital, the third son, Kenneth, of Mr. and Mrs. F. Edgerton of "Karinga," passed away…

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OBITUARY Thomas Sharpies Passes Death at Molong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 4

Thomas Sharpies, aged 87. passed away in Molong Hospital on Wednesday of last week, after a short illness. Deceased was born at Richmond and…

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Sudden Death Of Mr. J. C. Davey A Pioneer of Ariah Park

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

Residents of Ariah Park and district were deeply grieved when the sad news was circulated that Mr. John G. Davey. one of the best known and…

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The Late Mr. G. P. Brewer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 2

Well known as a trainer and jockey a few years ago in Melbourne, George was a brother of J. E. Brewer, and although, a successful crosscountry…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Russell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday last of Mr. William Russell, a former headmaster of the Grenfell District School, and a very popular citizen…

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Obituary Mrs. P. Young

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 1

We deeply regret to record the death of Mrs. Elsie Jean Young (wife of Mr. Price Young) a well-known and very highly esteemed resident of…

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Obituary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 2

Mrs. Laura Anne Goonan, well known resident of the Fifield district, was taken ill suddenly on Monday of last week and removed to the Trundle…

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