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

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

261 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 14

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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Obituary Mrs. F. Watson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 2

The occurred in Sydney on the 11th instant of Mrs. Frances William Watson, relict of the late Mr. William Watson, and formerly a…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. A. M. Maher

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 3

There passed away recently in Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, after a short illness, Mrs. A. M. Maher, relict of the late L. T. Manor, and formerly…

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Hillston Obituary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 4

The death is reported from Hillston of Mrs. Donald Cameron, who died in the local hospital, after giving birth to a daughter, who also died…

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Obituary Mrs. W. E. Brudenell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Violet Brudenell, wife of Mr. W. E. ' Brudenell, passed away at the Crown Street, Hospital, Sydney, on the 12th instant, at the age of 29…

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Sad Fatality Farmer Found Dead Shortly After Death of Wife

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

Ten days after the recent death of his wife Mr. Charles Henry Amey was found dead in one of the paddocks of his…

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Death of Mr. J. H. Cann Former Labor M.P. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

Mr. J. H Cann, who sat in the Legislative Assembly from 1891 to 1916, and held office in the first Labour Government, led by the late Mr…

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Obituary Mr. Richard Bolger

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

The death took place last Saturday at the residence of his grand-daughter, Mrs Frank Floyd, Mahonga street, Condobolin, of Mr Richard Bolger, at the…

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OBITUARY Mr. R. W. ("Jack") Buttriss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

A very old resident of the Forbes district, who had lived here practically the whole of his 76 years, passed away at his home in William Street…

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OBITUARY Mr. Henry Myers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

Mr. Henry August Myers, one of the best known and most respected residents of West Wyalong and district died in Sydney in Saturday last…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Napier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Martha Napier, relict of the late Mr. John Napier (and mother of Mrs. W. E. Ludlow, "Ashton, Park," Wyalong) died after a long and…

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Obituary Mr. J. G. Cupitt

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in the Wyalong District Hospital on Friday last of Mr. John Gordon Cupitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cupitt, of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. A. A. Spence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, 82 Forsyth-street, Wagga, of Mr. Archibald Allan Spence at the age of 66 years…

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Lord Vane-Tempest Death of Italian Nobleman Cousin of Winston Churchill Well Known Tullibigeal Grazier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 5

Lord Herbert Lionel Henry Vane-Tempest-Stewart, son of the Fifth Marquis of Londonderry, and cousin of Mr. Winston…

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The Late Mr. A. A. Spence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. Archibald Allan Spence, of S2 Forsyth-street, Wagga, whose death, occurred at his residence on Friday morning, took place…

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Another Pioneer "Crosses The Border" Late Mr. H. A. Myers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

The death in Sydney of Mr. Henry August Myers, of West Wyalong, removes one of the best known and most highly…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Joseph Crowe

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at Coonamble on Saturday of Mr. William Joseph Crowe at the advanced age of 82 years…

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Death of Noted Sire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

Pantheon, the imported sire of Peter Pan, Avenger, Maikai, Feminist and other well-known track performers, died on Monday from internal trouble…

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OBITUARY Mr. T. A. Garnsey Death in Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

The death of a life-long resident of the Forbes district, in the person of Mr. Thomas A. Garnsey, took place at the Royal North Shore Hospital on…

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Obituary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday last of Mr. Robert Smith, a highlyesteemed farmer, of Burcher. Deceased who was 56 years of age. was a native…

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