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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 16

OBITUARY. Death of Mr. James Frazer. Another Pioneer Passes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 2

Alter a short illness Mr. James Frazer, proprietor or the Exchange passed away at about 11.45 on Friday night…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 2

The Oddfellows' service was read by P.D.G.M. Bro. H. J. Rabbets, and Wor. Bro. W. H. Griffiths read' the Masonic service, having been asked…

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Obituary Mr. T. Preston

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 5

After being in indifferent health for some time, and partially due to the great heat, Mr. Thomas Preston, aged 77 years, died in the District Hospital…

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Obituary Mr. J. J. Ryan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Mr. James Jeremiah Ryan, of "Vinegrove." Ungarie, died in the Wyalong District Hospital on Saturday night, the cause of death being…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Catherine Mary Hood

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

The sudden death of Mrs. Catherine Mary Hood, 89 years, on Friday morning, at the residence of her only daughter, Mrs. Neil McPhie, of "Ellinatta,"…

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Death Roll of 70 in Victoeian Fires 38 More Victims Found MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

There has been further apalling loss of life from disastrous bushfires which swept mountain areas of Victoria. At least 38 more victims have…

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OBITUARY. (Continued)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

F. Cooke officiating. Wreaths were forwarded by: Loving mother, father, sisters and brothers; Mr. and Mrs. Smith and…

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Obituary Rachel Barnes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Rachel Anne Barnes wife of Mr. Fred Barnes, died in the District Hospital last night. She was but 36 years of age and died as the result…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Downey

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Downey, a widely respected resident of Bribbaree and district, and an active worker for the Roman Catholic Church in that…

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Late Mrs. E. Field

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

The funeral of the late Mrr. Elizabeth Field, of Temora (sister of Mrs. T. McClintock, of Tallimba) was largely attended, the remains being…

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Obituary Baby Worner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

In the report of the death of the infant, Patsy Worner, which appeared in our issue of the 10th instant, it was incorrectly stated that the child…

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OBITUARY Mr. R. P. Barton

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

The recent heavy list of deaths in the Forbes district during the heatwave period was added to by the demise on Tuesday of Mr. Richard…

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Death of Mr. W. NIXON Splendid Citizen of Temora Had First Newsagency In West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. William Nixon, one of the grand old men and pioneers of Temora, died on Tuesday afternoon, at the age of about 80 years. Mr. Nixon went to…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed OBITUARY Mr. James McNamara QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 9

We regret to report the passing of Mr. James McNamara, late of "Paradise," Bland. He had recently moved to West Wyalong to reside and last…

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Late Mr. M. H. Cartwright

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

In addition to Mrs. Cartwright the surviving members of the family of the late Mr. Matthew Henry CartWright, who died at yalgogria North…

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An Adelong Pioneer Death of Mrs. Lawson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

After 87 years of life, spent mostly in the Adelong district, Mrs. Lawson (mother of Mr. Joseph Lawson, of West Wyalong) died recently. She…

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Death of Father Kinane

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

The death of Father Kinane took place on Friday, the 13th inst., at the Presbytery; Lake' Cargelligo. He had been a very sick man ever since he…

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Death of Mick Fallon. Well-known Trainer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 5

The death occurred at Cowra on Tuesday of Mr. Mick Fallon, one of the oldest and best known horse trainers in the west…

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Late Mr. W. Nixon Mayor's Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 7

Interviewed by "The Temora Independent,— the Mayor, Ald. P. J. Meagher, paid the following tribute to the late Ald. Nixon:—…

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Obituary Mrs. I. Allen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 1

The death occurred at a private hospital at Cre[?]ne on the 16th instent of Mrs. Isabella. Allen, relict of the late Mr. Frank Allen, at the…

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