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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 16

OBITUARY. Mrs. Isobel Cargill

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

The death occurred on Friday last of Mrs. Isobel Florence Carglli, at the age of 56 years. She was a native of Sydney, and…

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Obituary George Richard Tunvell

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

The death of the abovenamed took place at the residence of Mrs. J. Wilson, Parkes road, Condobolin at 7.30 p. m. last Monday. Deceased had…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. J. McMahon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

We regret to have to report the death of Mrs. Elsie Mary McMahon, aged 59, a life- long resident of the district, who passed away on Tuesday…

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Acquitted of Culpable Neglect John Daniel Hickey Freed On Manslaughter Charge Death of Wm. Ernest Geo. Whittaker Coronial Inquiry

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

THE CORONER, Mr. Arthur Sam, J.P., was occupied at the Forbes Court House for the greater part of yesterday in the hearing of evidence in the circumstances surrounding the death of William Ernest George Whittaker, aged 27, who was…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Jane Bassett

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday of Mrs. J[?]e Bassett, wife of Mr. Arthur Bassett, of Adelargo Road, Grenfell at the age of 65 years…

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Death of Veteran Actress

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Kate Howarde, the veteran actress, died, aged 70, on Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rodway Gainford, at Balfour Road,…

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Late Mr. G. KAYE Memorial Window Dedicated In Canberra C. of E.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. H. Kaye, of West Wyalong, and their daughter, Flora, visited Canberra on Sunday last, and attended a service in St. John the…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. H. Acret

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Forbes lost one of its oldest identities on Saturday morning, when Mr. William Henry Acret passed away in the District Hospital at the advanced…

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Late Mr. David Kelly An Appreciation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

It is with regret that we learned of the passing of large-hearted David Kelly, after many months of suffering. He was a fond husband and…

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Obituary. Mr. Allen Herzog

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at the Orange base hospital on last Friday week, after a long illness, of Mr. Allen Herzog, a well known resident of the…

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Death of Ernest Whittaker Coronial Inquiry. Hickey Freed on Manslaughter Charge

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

The Coroner, Mr. Arthur Sam, J.P., at the Forbes Court House on Thursday last, heard evidence in the circumstances surrounding the death of William Ernest Whittaker, aged 27, who was killed instantly in a motor smash which occurred in Forester street…

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Death of Mr. W. W. Killen Noted Pastoralist

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8

Mr. William Wilson Killen, who died on Monday at his home in Manly was born in County Antrim, Ireland, The late Mr. W. W. Killen was…

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OBITUARY Miss E. M. Grant GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 9

A wave of sadness passed over the entire district when word was received on Saturday evening of the death, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, after a…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Anderson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly on Friday evening of Mr. William Potter Anderson, father of Misses Kitty, and Vera Anderson…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Laurence M. Russell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

It is with regret that we record the death of Mr. Laurence Michael Russell, a member of a family long identified with the Grenfell district…

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Obituary Mr. W. C. Wentworth

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 2

Advice was received at the Wagga Forestry Office on Monday of the dea the of Mr William Charles Wentworth aged 53 years, District Forester at…

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Obituary. Edward James Owens

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

On Wednesday morning last the death took place in the Condobolin District Hospital of Mr Edward James Owens, aged 79 years. Deceased was…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Norah Hayes

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

An old and respected resident of Grenfell, Mrs. Norah Hayes, passed away on Thursday last at the age of 74…

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Late Mrs. F. Watson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

The late Mrs. Watson, who recently collapsed and died, in an office in Sydney, was the wife of Mr. Fred Watson, saddler, of Lake Cargelligo…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. Gibson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

It was with feelings of Hie deepes so[?]ow that the news was received i. Buralyang of the passing of Ala[?] Gibson. Tim death occurred in th…

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