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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

261 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 14

Fatal Collision On Ariah Park Road Death of Mr. Robert McCawley

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

In a collision between the bicycle he was riding and a car driven by his son, on the back road from Ariah Park, late on Wednesday afternoon…

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The Vacant Chair Soldiers' Tribute to Their Late President Mr. P. West Elected for Balance of Term

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 1

There was a poignant scene at the monthy meeting of Forbes subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night, when the…

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The Late Mrs. D. S. Shannon

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs. D. S. Shannon on Thursday afternoon, visitors from surrounding districts being…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Fealy Junr

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on Saturday evening last of Mrs. Fealy, one of Mr. William Fealy, junr. Mr. and Mrs. Fealy, who were formrely…

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Obituary Mrs. Huxley

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 1

The many friends of Cr. and Mrs. A. A. Wallace, of Buralyang, will regret to learn that their daughter, Mrs. Huxley, died at Budgee Budgee, (near…

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The Late Mr. Cecil Frazer. Wreaths were forwarded by:—

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

Loving wife and family; Tony, Ada and Pat; Ruth and Charlie; Flo., Harold and family; Mag. and Nelson; Hugh., Mais, and family…

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Obituary Mrs. D. Cox

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney on Monday night last of Mrs. D. Cox, relict of the late Mr. Ev. Cox (who was for many years part owner of…

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Obituary Mrs. C. Butler

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on the 14th ultimo of Mrs. Butler, relict of the late Mr. Charles Butler, both of whom were well known residents…

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Obituary. Mrs. H. Judd, Senr

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 3

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Judd, wife of Mr. Hector Judd, of Wyalong, which occurred in "Strathmore" Private Hospital, West…

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Obituary. Henery Ladlow

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at the local hospital on Saturday of Mr. Henery Lad. low who was 54 yearn or age. Deceased was a member of the well…

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Obituary. Mrs. Christina Davies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly at Albury on Thursday night of Mrs. Christina. Davies, widow of the late Mr. Wm. Davies…

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Obituary Mrs. L. Huxley

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 1

Mrs. Florence Jean Huxley, wife of Mr. Lloyd Huxley, of Budgee Budgee, near Mudgee, died at Mudgee on the 1st instant. The deceased lady, who…

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Fatal Collision on Ariah Park Road. Death of Mr. Robert McCawley

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 1

We take the following from the Temora "Independent," of September 27, 1940. The deceased Mr. McCawley was the father of Mrs. W. J…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Henry Clothier

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at the home of his son, Mr. E. Clothier, of Quarry Hill, last Friday, of Mr. John Henry Clothier, aged 88, who had resided…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Hamilton

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

It was only recently that Mrs. Anna Hamilton, of Lakemba, passed her 90th milestone, an event which brought many congratulations from…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Glynn

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 4

As briefly mentioned in our last issue the death took place in the District Hospital on Monday afternoon of Mr. Thomas Glynn, aged 46, a…

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Obituary Mrs. Stella Davies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney late last week of Mrs. Stella Davies, of West Wyaloug. Further details will lie published…

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Obituary Mr. Alfred Lyon Hart

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 2

The death occurred in the Condobolin District Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr. Alfred Lyon Hart, aged 72 years and 10 months. Pneumonia…

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Obituary Captain and Mrs. Wright

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 2

Mr.R. A. S. Wright, of "Boisdale," West Wyalong, received the sad news a few days ago of the death of both his father and mother, at…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Isabel A. Walker

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

After an illness extending over a few months, the death occurred in "Crombie" private hospital on. Thursday morning, of Mrs. Isabel Agnes Walker…

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