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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 16

OBITUARY. Mrs. Watson, of "Green-bank."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

An old and highly esteemed resident of the Thuddungra district, Mrs. Agnes Barbara Murray Watson, passed away at her home, "Green…

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Obituary Mr. H. L. Lamont

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

Mr. Hugh Leslie Lamont one of the oldest and most respected residents of West Wyalong, died in the Wyalong District Hospital to-day. The…

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OBITUARY Mrs. L. K. Hayes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 1

The death took place at Parkes on Wednesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Job, of Phillip Street, of Mrs. Laura Kate Hayes, relict of…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sims, the little one being aged nine months…

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The Late Mrs. Agnes Watson. Of a Pioneering Family

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 3

Mrs. Agues Watson, of "Greenbank," whose burial took place on Monday last, was the last of the first Caldwell family, and she was born on…

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Shocking Death of Ernest Edwin (Bonzer) Jaeger. Terrible Injuries in Bunnerong Explosion. Steam Pit Bursts

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

Much regret was expressed on Thursday when the news was received hera of the death of Mr. Ernest Edwin ("Bonzer") Jaeger, who received such…

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Obituary Mr. R. L. Lamont

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

The death of Mr. Hugh Leslie ("Hurry") Lamont. which occurred in the Wyalong District Hospital on Thursday last removes one of the…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. A. Macauley

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

The sudden death of Mr. William A. Macauley. aged 55 years, occurred at Goulburn on Thursday of last week. For over 22 years he was a resident…

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OBITUARY. Patricia Daphne Sims

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 6

The following forwarded wreaths: Loving mother and father; brother and Bisters, Ralph, Helen and Ruth; Auntie Aileen, Uncle Stan, cousins…

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Obituary Hugh Leslie Lamont

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

The abovenamed, who was the father of Mr. Hughie Lamont, of Condobolin and in the employ of H. F. Selems, passed away at his home in…

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Obituary Mrs. W. H. Simmons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 8

Mrs. Simmons (wife of Mr. W. H. Simmons) an old and very highly esteemed resident of West Wyalong, died on Tuesday afternoon. The…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Lena Hodge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the local hospital on Friday of Mrs. Lena Hodge, a member of the well known Miles family, of Grenfell, and relict of…

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Obituary Mrs. G. Doel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

Friends throughout the town and district were shocked and deeply grieved when the sad news was circulated that Mrs. Florence Melba…

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Obituary Mrs. W. H. Simmons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Adelong Flood Simmons, wife of Mr. W. M. Simmons, which occurred at her residence on Tuesday evening last removes…

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Obituary Mr. A. B. Ewers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 3

We regret to report the death of Mr Alfred Boultwood Ewers, of "Wallaroi," Frankston, Victoria, which occurred on the 5th instant at Frankston…

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OBITUARY Mr. T. J. Buckley

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

The death took place early on Sunday morning of Mr. Tracey Joseph Buckley, aged 56, a native of the town. The deceased had been in ill-health…

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The Late Mrs. Hodge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 6

The following forwarded wreaths:—Loving sons and daughters; loving sister Lucy; James, Percy Ruby and family; Sarah and family; Cecil…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. B. M. WATSON

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 3

The death, occurred recently at her home, Greenbank, Young, of Mrs. Agnes Barbara Murray Watson, the last member of one of the pioneer…

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Late Mrs. W.simmons. Hospital Work Praised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 2

Speaking at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital this week, Dir. G. J. Bland, a former Chairman and the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Frederick Rout

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 4

A resident of the Forbes district for close on 60 years, there passed away on Tuesday morning, Mr. Frederick Rout, aged 78, who since last Christmas has…

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