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

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

312 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 16

Obituary Murtle Fannie Abbott

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at "Koobah, Orange street, Condobolin, about 2.30 o'clock on Saturday morning of Murtle Fannie, wife of Mr. Thomas Percival…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Frederick Joseph Hancock

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

It is [?] very deep regret that we record the death of Mrs. Frederick J. Hancock, formerly Miss Irene Joyce, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Ex-soldier Dies Following Sudden Illness Late Mr. F. Stevens

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

Although he was engaged in occupation of carpenter at midday on Wednesday of last week, Mr. Fra[?] S[?]vens, of Wyalong, was conveyed…

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The Late Mrs. Frederick Joseph Hancock

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Wreaths were forwarded by:—Mum and Dad; Mavis and Evelyn: Directors and Staff of Tresilian and Dun; the Manager and Staff of…

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A Little Late Mr. Street's Letter Home Defence Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 1

Mr. A. W. Badgery, Secretary of the West Wyalong Home Defence League, has been informed by the (Minister for Defence (Mr. G. A…

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Tribute to Late Mr. Lyons. 45,000 Persons View Body

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

Striking testimony of the respect and affection in which the late Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, was held by the people was afforded at St. Mary's…

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Obituary Mrs. E. M. Murphy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

The death occurred on Friday night of Mrs. Estelle Marie Murphy, of Aljeena, at the age of 52. She was the widow of the late Mr. Tas. Murphy,…

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Obituary. Marguerite Street

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

Marguerite Thomasane Street, wife of Mr Eustace Street, passed away rather suddenly at her home in Lane Cove last Monday night, 10th inst. A…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. J. C. A. Dowling

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

The death at Manildra on Tuesday last of Mrs. J. C. A. Dowling, of Gumble Station, caused widespread , sorrow in the Dalton, Gunning, Yass…

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Obituary Mr. Frederick John Miller

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

The death took place in the Temora and District Hospital last Tuesday of Mr. F. J. Miller, of Barmedman (late of Forbes and Gundagai)…

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Death of Blowflies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

Electrocution of blowflies is the latest reported method of dealing with the pest. An Adelaide man, Mr. R. Symons…

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Obituary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 9

In the report of the death of the late Mr. F. C. Stevens, his age was reported to be 52 years. We have since been informed that Mr. Stevens…

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OBITUARY Mr. Frederick John Miller

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

The death took place in Temora Hospital last week of Mr. P. J. Miller, of Barmedman (late of Forbes and Gundagai), at the age of 41 years. The…

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Death of Dr. Baret Collapsed and Died Supt. at Lidcombe (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Doctor H. V. D. Barel (Superintendent of the Lidcombe State Hospital) collapsed and died, while riding in a trap in the grounds yesterday…

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Obituary William Dawson

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

It is when it comes to writing an [?]oituary that would do justice to the life of one who played such an important part in the pioneering and…

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OBITUARY. Sister Mary Camillus

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The death took place on Wednesday morning of Sister Mary Camillus Thompson, of St. Joseph's Convent, Perthville, at St. Vincent's Hospital…

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Coroner's Inquest Death of Joseph Scott Old, Man Hastens His Own End

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

The Coroner, Mr. Arthur Sam, on Saturday morning held an inquest into the death of Joseph Scote. aged 74, an old-age pensioner,…

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OBITUARY The Passing of a Pioneer Mrs. C. S. Farrand

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

Another of the few remaining links with the early history of Forbes was severed on Saturday morning last, when there passed away in the…

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Obituary. Mr. William Armitage

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. William Armitage, husband of Mrs. Clara Armitage and father of Mr. Victor Armitage and Mrs. Peggy…

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OBITUARY Sister Mary Camillus

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The death took place on Wednesday of last week of Sister Mary Camillus Thompson, of St. Joseph's Convent, Perthville, at St. Vincent's Hospital,…

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