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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 16

Death of Judge Dethridge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

The death occurred in Melbourne last week of Chief Judge G. J. Dethbridge, of the Federal Arbitration Court. Judge Dethbridge, who was…

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Obituary Baby Kearins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Kearins, of West Wyalong, in the sad loss they have sustained by the death of their…

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Obituary Baby Doris Mary McARTHUR

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the District Hospital on Sunday, 18th instant of Doris Mary, aged 7 months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil…

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Obituary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 2

There died at Orange last Tuesday a very old and highly respected lady in the person of Mrs. Byrnes, relict of the late James H. Byrnes, who died in…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Alicia Nygren

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at Turramurra on December 28, of Mrs. Alicia Nygren, widow of the late Charles Nygren, former well known residents…

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OBITUARY Mr. William Kelly

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

Seventy-three years of age, William Kelly, well-known in the Forbes district, where he had worked for sixty years as an employee on "Carrawobitty"…

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Around Parkes From "Champion-Post" OBITUARY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

Having suffered ill-health for the past three years, Mrs. Eileen Shephard (38), of lower Clarinda Street, died in the Parkes District Hospital last…

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Obituary Thomas Kingsland

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

As briefly mentioned in a previous issue of the "Lachlander," Mr Kingsland died at his home, in Derriwong, on the 22nd. December…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Sidney Ernest Hinde

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney on Wednesday of Mr. Sidney Ernest Hinde, formerly stationmaster at Grenfell, and father of Messrs. Harold…

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Obituary Baby Worner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 1

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Worner, of Wyalong, in the sad loss they have sustained by the death of their infant daughter,…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Mary Kennedy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

The death took place yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, of Mrs. Mary Kennedy, relict of late Lachlan Kennedy, of "Clydevale," Warroo which occurred…

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Obituary Mrs. H. Robb

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 4

The death occurred in the Wyalong and District Hospital on 26th December, of Mrs. Elspeth Allan Robb, wife of Mr. Hugh Robb,…

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ACCIDENTAL Death of M. G. Betland Fracture of Skull

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

The Coroner Mr. Arthur Sam, J.P. yesterday morning held an inquiry into the death of Morris Gamelia Betland, aged 58 of…

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Struck By Lightning Death of Noel Robert Bing Yesterday's Coronial Inquiry

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 1

THAT Noel Robert Bing, aged 13 years, met his death by being struck by lightning while assisting in the droving of sheep on the Forbes -Bogan Gate Road last Wednesday, was the verdict returned by Mr. Arthur Sam, J.P., Coroner, when…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Smith

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday night of Mrs. Mary Smith, aged 88 years, of Goolagong road. Deceased lady was the widow of…

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Late Mrs Kennedy Old Pioneer Removed 65 Years' Residence on One Property

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of "Clydevale," Warroo, whose death we briefly recorded in last issue, took place on Tuesday morning…

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Obituary Mrs. J. J. Mills

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

One of the best-known and best loved women of the Kamarah district Mrs. Emma Mary Mills, wife of Mr. J. J. Mills, of" Craigve[?]" Kamarah,…

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Late Mr. S. M. Smith Death Referred to By Progress Assn President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association this week, Mr. John Duffy (President) referred to the…

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Obituary Mr. W. C. Hanson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. William Charles Hanson, proprietor of Tattersalls Hotel, West Wyalong, and one of the grand old pioneer business men of the [?]own,…

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OBITUARY Mr. H. G. A. Cashman

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

Mr. Henry George Augustine Cash man, whose death at Forbes, on Friday morning last, was referred to in our issue of Tuesday's date, was a son…

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