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

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

306 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 16

OBITUARY Mrs. Roy Baker

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in Forbes District Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, with startling suddenness, of Mrs. Eva Edeline Baker, aged 36 years,…

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Obituary Mrs. M. E. McM. HEELEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 1

The death occurred in the Wyalong and District Hospital on 26th December, of Mrs. Mary Ellen McMillan Heeley, after a short illness…

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Tragic Death of Mr. Reg. Kellehan Ex-West Wyalong Resident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred on the 22nd of December, under rather tragic circumstances of Mr. Reg Kellahan, who was well known in the West Wyalong…

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OBITUARY. The Late Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

As stated in last issue the death occurred in the Grenfell District Hospital on Monday morning of Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson, at the advanced…

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Coroner's Inquiry Death of Guy Kennedy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 3

Acting Coroner C.H. Forlonge held an inquiry into the death of Guy Kennedy, aged 38, who met his death at Darnick railway station after…

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OBITUARY. Robert Ignatius Mooney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

The death occurred recently at his residence, "Mountain View," Goolagong Road, of one of Grenfell's oldest residents in the person of Mr…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Ellwood

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

Stockinbingal's outstanding personality, Mr. om Ellwood, grazier and owner of the freehold of the hotel, of which he was for many years the…

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Obituary. Mr. J. C. Van Ever

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital, after a long illness, of a highly esteemed resident of the Wagga district, Mr. John Charles Van…

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OBITUARY Two Eugowra Deaths

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

It is with regret we report the passing of two of Eugowra's well known and highly esteemed identities, Miss Sarah Greenhalgh and Mrs. Ada…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. T. Hawke Gunningbland Farmer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The Parkes "Champion-Post" says that another of the splendid farmers of the district passed to his reward on Sunday, in the person of Mr. Albert…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Robert Read

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

Mrs. J. Jackson, of Camp-street, Grenfell, has received word of the death at Brisbane of her brother, Mr. Robort Read, at the age of 65…

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Obituary Mrs. G. Knight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

With regret we learned on Friday, 2nd inst, of the death of a well known and highly, esteemed resident of Kikoira-Mrs. Knight, wife of Mr. G…

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Tragic Death Of Soldier's Wife (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 1

Mrs. Ruby Bellinger, aged 35 years, who has been missing [?]fom her home at Arncliffe for three days, was found dead in the bush at Lakemba…

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OBITUARY Mrs. S. Sheppard

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 2

The death of on old resident of the district in the person of Mrs. Ada Edith Emily Shepphard, wife of Mr. Samuel Shepphard, of Black Street, took place…

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Obituary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Dalgleish, of "The Junction," Tallimba, received the sad news of the death of his step-father, Mr. George Spark, of Dandenong, Victoria…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Edward Bush

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in the local hospital on Tuesday of Mr. Edward Bush, who was only a couple of weeks off 89 years of age. As we go to press we hear with regret ol the death or Mrs. Sidney Potter, wife of Mr. C. S. Potter, of Warraderry-street, and mother of…

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Obituary Mr. "Mack" Sawyer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 1

Mr. C. M. ("Mack") Sawyer, aged 49, died at his home, 103 O'Sullivan Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney after a very brief illness…

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Obituary. Mrs. A. E. Reberger

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in the Wagga Base Hospital or a very old resident of the Wagga district, Mrs. Annie Eve Reberger, of 10 Evans street, at…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Alchin

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

The death took place in the Forbes District Hospital on Wednesday afternoon of Mr. John Alchin, better known as Jack Doyle, under which latter…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Sidney Potter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

On Thursday we made brief reference to the death that afternoon of Mrs. Potter, wife of Mr. 8. C, Potter. Deceased lady was 60 years of age…

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