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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

261 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Final Tributes to Late Mr. Savage Stirring Scenes at Funeral SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

In Auckland (New Zealand) yesterday, large crowds paid their last respects to the late Mr. Savage (Prime Minister). These included many…

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Obituary Mr. Frank Madden

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Local residents were shocked and deeply grieved when the sad news was circulated that Mr. Frank Madden, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry…

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Obituary Mrs. Eva Maude Fisk

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Eva Maude Aua Fisk, who passed away in the District Hospital on Wednesday last, at the age of 51 years, was a well known and highly…

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Killed by Train Death of "Tiger" Meehan Well Knoyn Footballer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

West Wyalong football [?]s, who have seen A[?] James ("Tiger" Meehan in action with the Temora Rugby League in many matches…

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Death of Mr. E. W. BRANDER Secretary of Country Press Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney on Friday night last of Mr. E. W. Bra[?] der, Secretary of the New South Wales Country Press Association…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Wootten

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on Saturday night last of Mrs. Louise Wootten, wife of Mr. William Wootten, of "Romsey." Hope Street, Pymble…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. E. J. New

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred in Grenfell Hospital yesterday of Mrs. E. J. New, mother of Mrs. G. Harvey, who recently came to Grenfell…

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Obituary Mr. E. W. Brander

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

Country Pressmen all over Australia, and particularly in New South Wales, learned with deep regret of the death of the genial secretary of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. E. W. Brander. Country Press Secretary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

M. E. W. Brander, secretary of the Country Press Association, died at a private hospital in North Sydney on Friday night last after a short…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Alfred Eilbeck

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at Lidcombe on Monday last of Mr. Alfred Eilbeck, who formerly taught at the Nag's Head School, and at the Two…

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Obituary Dr. Henry George Leahy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

A returned soldier, and Suffering from heart trouble for a number of years. Dr. Henry George Leahy passed away at the Temora District…

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Death of Frank Wootten Famous Australian Jockey SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney at the week-end of Frank Wootten, a famous ockey, aged 46 years. Although he was born in Australia…

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Death of Mr. F. C. THOMAS. Record Term as Bank Manager in Wagga

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

The community of Wagga and district were saddened at the news of the sudden passing of Mr. F. C. Thomas which occurred at his residence in…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Anne Williams

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on April 12, of Mrs. Anne Williams, aged 75, wife of Mr. John Williams, of Grenfell…

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OBITUARY Aid Giles of Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

Temora mourns the passing of One of the town's civic fathers and a most highly esteemed public citizen, Mr. George Giles. His death occurred in…

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Obituary Mr. John Brinckley

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. John Brinckley were deeply grieved when they learned of his sub[?] death on Monday morning last at…

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Obituary Mr. W. Beeche. Sen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at Narandera last Friday morning of Mr. William Beeche, formerly a well known and highly respected resident of Wagga…

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Obituary Mrs. H. M. Cripps

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

After a serious illness of some weeks duration, Mrs. Hilda Madge Cripps, wife of Mr. Percy Cripps, of Weetballe, died in the Wyalong and District…

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OBITUARY. Mr. George Hector McLeod

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at Grenfell Hospital on Tuesday of Mr. George Hector McLeod, an old and esteemed resident or Grenfell, who had lived…

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The Late Mr. W. S. Thomson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

As briefly announced last issue, the death took place at Sydney on Thursday last of Mr. William Samuel Thomson, third son of the late…

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