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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

261 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 14

OBITUARY Mr. Benjamin Brown

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

The death took place at his home in Hill Street, at an early hour yesterday morning, of Mr. Benjamin Brown, aged 79, who had been a resident of the…

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OBITUARY. The Late Mr. Jacobs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. [?] Friday was largely attended, the interment being in the Church of England cemetery, Rev. N. G. Cooke…

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Death of Forbes Pioneer Mrs. Claudine Nicolas Aged 88 Years

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

The death took place, at an early hour on Sunday morning, of Mrs. Claudine Nicolas, aged 88 years, who passed away in Forbes…

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Obituary John Joseph Whyte

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mr. John Joseph Whyte, one of the pioneer residents of the Kildary district, where he had resided as a successful farmer…

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Death of Mr. J. RYAN, M.L.C. Former State Minister Long Public Life

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 4

Mr. James Ryan, M.L.C., a member of the Legislative Council for many years, a former State Minister, and one of the "grand old men of the…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs. Jane Jacobs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 2

Surviving her late husband for only eight days, Mrs. Jacobs, senr., passed away on Friday evening. For some time the late Mrs. Jacobs…

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Obituary Mr. J. Charles

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

The death occured in Sydney last week of Mr. Joseph Charles. The late Mr. Charles lived in West Wyalong for a [?]ime shortly after the goldfields…

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The War. Death of Marshal Balbo, Chief of Italian Air Force. Italian Version Causes Surprise. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 3

The Italian version of the death of Marshal Balbo, Chief of the Italian Air Force, caused a surprise, as there is no confirmation, in official circles in Cairo, of such an air battle as the Italians…

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OBITUARY. The Late Mrs. Rose Ann Ryan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 1

The following forwarded wreaths:—Bill, Linda, Ethel and family; Mona, Stan, John and Pamela; Mr. and Mrs. S[?] and family; Mr. and Mrs. V…

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Milly Estate Construction of Will Late Mrs. A. R. McDonell High Court Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

Before the Chief Justice, Sir John Latham, Mr. Justice Rich, Mr. Justice Starke, Mr. Justice Dixou, Mr. Justice Evatt, and Mr Justice McTiernan in…

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CARAGABAL Death of Mrs. A. Pounds Personal Items CARAGABAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 7

Mr. and Mrs. H. Gault are at present in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. H. Payne and infant son, John, of Grogan, were visitors to…

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Funeral To-day Late Mrs. C. J. Amey

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

The death occurred in the Wyalong and District hospital during the week end of Mrs. [?] Ame[?] 49 years, who was a highly esteemed…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. Moncrieff

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

Mrs. Mary Ann Moncrieff relict of the late Mr. James Moncrieff, died at the home of her son and caughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moncrieff,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Gladys D. Noss

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

The death has occurred of Mrs. Gladys Noss, who passed away after a heart attack at her home at the Commonwealth Bank, Concord…

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OBITUARY Mr. Alex. Smith

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

The death took place in "Brent Wood" private hospital at an early hour on Saturday morning of Mr. Alexander Smith, aged 47, a son of the late Mr…

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Obituary Mrs A. McKENDRICK

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 5

The death occurred on the 30th ultimo at her residence, 25 Knight St., Arncliffe, of a well known and highly respected ex-resident of West…

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OBITUARY Mrs. H. A. Tomkins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

The death took place at an early hour on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Hilda Constance Tomkins, wife of Mr. H. A. Tomkins, of "Eulowra," Orange…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4

The death occurred this morning at Greenethorpe of Mr. E. J. Hodgson, at the age of 41. The funeral will leave Holy…

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Obituary Mrs. C. H. Amey

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Clara Josephine Amey, wife of Mr. C. H. Amey, of Bena Road, Girrat removes an old and highly-esteemed resident of West…

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Death of "Bill" Howell Famous International Cricketer Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of Mr. William ("Bill") Howell, famous ex-International cricketer, at the age of 70 years…

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