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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 16

Obituary Mrs. J. Backen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence of her son-in-raw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wondt, of [?]ey Hall, of Mrs. Johanna B[?], aged…

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OBITUARY. Miss Nellie Skardon

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, on Thursday morning of Miss Nellie Skardon, a well known and highly respected…

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Obituary Mrs. Phillip Calley

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

We regret to report the death of Mrs. Phillip Calley (nee Alice McDonnell) of Stockton (Newcastle) who was found dead in her bed on…

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Death of Evan Stanford Ex-West Wyalong Resident Took Part in Naval Battles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Mr. Evan Stanford, who was well known in West Wyalong for many years, and who was one of four brothers on active service during the…

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Obituary Mrs. Floyd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd, at her residence in William street, Condobolin, on Sunday, 29th January removes from our midst yet another…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. John Train

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

The death occurred quite unexpectedly last night of Mrs. John Train, of Dulwich Hill, mother of Mr. H. R. Train, of Grenfell…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. Hartigan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Mrs. Mary Ann Hartigan, a wellknown and highly respected ex-resident of West Wyalong, died in Sydney on Saturday last, at the age of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Clarke

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. William Clarke, a resident. of Caragabal, who was 70 years of age. The interment was in the Church…

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Great Trail of Death. Bombing of Refugees. 150 Prisoners Machine Gunned. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

The "Daily Herald's" Figureas correspondent states that a great trail of death runs to France, as 150…

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OBITUARY Mr. David Kelly

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

Word has been received of the death at Quandialla on Thursday of Mr. David Kelly. Deceased, who had been ailing for some time past, was for…

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OBITUARY. Mr. John Anderson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

On the night of the 6th February, at the Grenfeil Hospital; after a short illness John Anderson, of Goolagong Road Grenfell, passed into the Great…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Henry Maroney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday) morning at his home in Thornhill Street, Young, of Mr. William Henry Maroney…

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War Hero's Death Decorated for Bravery Late Mr. Robt. McCann

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

The death occurred on February 2, at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart (Tasmania) of Mr. Robert ("Bob") McC[?]n, son of Mrs. F. A. and the…

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Death of the Pope

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Pope Pius XI. died at 5.31 a.m. (2.31 a.m. Sydney time) on Friday. When the news of the Pope's death was received in Sydney the bells of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Edgar Norris

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at Grenfell on Friday of Mr. Edgar Norris, at the age of 57 years. He is survived by a widow…

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By Telegraph To-day. the Pope's Funeral. Vatican City

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The official burial service of the Pope will be held at 3 p.m. on February 14. The conclave for the…

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Pope's Funeral On February 14 Nine Funeral Masses (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

A message from the Vatican City states that the official burial service for the Pope will be held on Tuesday, 14th…

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OBITUARY Mervyn Brady

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

Mervyn Brady, 24, well-known and well- liked young man of Forbes, died to the Forbes District Hospital early Saturday night…

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Death of the Pope Heart Attacks Crowds Prav in Churches ROME Feb. 10

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

Pope Plus XI died at 4.31 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time, 2.1 p.m. Sydney time to-day. Cardinal Schuster, the Archbishop…

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Death of Pope Pius Xi. The World in Mourning Election of New Pope Next Month

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

Throughout Australia, as in other parts of the world, thousands flocked to churches on Sunday to pray for the repose of the soul of…

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