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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

261 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 14

Weethalle Diggers Tributes to Late Mrs. Cripps Farewell to Mr. J. Fraser

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Weethalle Sub-branch was held in the Soldiers meeting room on 4th May. Some 20 members were "on parade"…

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Obituary. the Late John J. Ryan. an Appreciation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

Through the untimely death of Jack ("Berrigan") Ryan, Grenfell has loss one of its most estimable characters, and is indeed the poorer…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Wm Henry Shaw

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

On Wednesday last death claimed a former well Known and respected resident of Grenfell, in the person of Mr. William Henry Shaw, who passed…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. R. Best

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

An old resident of the Forbes district, in the person of Mrs. Jane Rowe Best, aged 76, passed away on Saturday morning in the District Hospital,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Sarah Ballard

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

On Sunday, May 12, at the Young District Hospital, Sarah Ellen Ballard passed away, after having been a patient for about 12 days…

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Collapsed and Died. Was Digging Post Holes. Late Mr William Verdon

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

William Verdon (50), a comparative stranger to Condobolin, collapsed and died While digging post holes, on Wednesday…

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Obituary Mrs. Alison Kenyon

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Alison Kenyon, who passed away in the District Hospital at about 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, was a well known and highly respected…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Michael Goonan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

Greenfell district mourns to-day the passing of Mr. Michael Gooman—a member of one of the oldest families of the Bland country, and one…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William J. Chesher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

At the advanced age of 81 years, Mr. William John Chesher. a well-known identity of the Woodstock and surrounding districts, passed away…

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Late Mr. A.j. J. Elliott Farmers Express Sympathy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. C. J. M. Thomas, one of the…

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Obituary. Frederick William Dunkley

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

The death took place at Wellington on Saturday, l8th May, of Frederick William Dunkley at the age of 79 years after a short illness…

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Obituary Mr. D. P. Dwyer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 5

Mr. Daniel Patrick Dwyer, a pioneer of the South-west, and an uncle of Mr. Jim Mulcahy, of Wyalong, has died in Temora…

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The Late Mr. M. J. Goonan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

Wreaths were forwarded by: Nora and: family; Jack and Agnes; Joe, Florrie and Ken; Ted, Mary and family;. Jim, Greta and family; Mr,…

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R G. Martin. Funeral Director. Furniture

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

Prominent in this series is the firm of R. G. Marlin who have been established for half a century. This organisation was founded by…

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Obituary Mr. Reginald Leslie Wood

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

Erigolia and district people were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Reginald Leslie Wood, third son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wood, of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Joseph Denis Columbus Wales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

We regret to record the death of Mr. J. D. C. (Chum) Wales, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wales. Deceased had, some weeks ago, a…

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Obituary Mr. W. Dawson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

The Weethalle district has lost another pioneer in the death of Mr. William Dawson a man of outstanding qualities, writes a Weelhalle…

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Obituary John Cullen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

A sad fatality occurred at Ye[?] on Sunday, 9th inst., when [?] the [?] son of Mr. [?] [?] [?]. Cull[?] of Yenda, and formerly of West…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Johanna Berry

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday last of Mrs. Johanna Berry, widow of the late Mr. Timothy Berry, who died just three years ago…

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Obituary. Mr. George Jacobs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly at his residence, South. Street, this morning, of an esteemed resident of Grenfell in the person of Mr. George…

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