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

Obituaries & funerals, 1944

283 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 15

Obituary Mr H. Matterson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 1

Mr. Henry Matterson, aged.19 yrars, of Maeleay Street, Wagga (a cousin of Messrs C. H. and N. Matterson, of West Wyalotig) collapsed in Manly on…

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Death of Russ. Kelly After Repatriation From Germany Former Local Bank Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 1

Sergeant Russell Lindsay Kelly, well-known and popular international footballer (who was tor some time on, the staff of the Commercial Banking…

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OBITUARY Mr. E. Harris

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 2

While on a visit to Forbes for the Christmas holidays to his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ison, of Bandon Street, Mr. Eric Harris, of Dubbo,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Wallace

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 2

The many friends of Miss Ru[?]h Wallace, of 20 Tennyson-street, Dulwich Hilll, formerly employed at Western Stores and Edg[?] Ltd., and…

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Obituary. Mr. J. S. Neal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 2

The death occurred tu the Grenfell Hospital on 24th. December, of Mr. John Stephen Neal, of Greenethorpe, a member of a family of long…

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Death of Rev T. ELLISON Well-known Methodist Clergyman (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday of the Rev. T. Ellison, aged 79, one of the best Known.Methodist clengymen in New South Wales…

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QUANDIALLA Death of Mrs. M. E. Williams Personal News QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 3

Miss Eileen Thompson, Glebe, is enjoying a stay in Quandialla as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Troth, "Oakville."…

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Obituary Mr. Walter Green

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 1

After an illness of many months followed by some weeks in the Young District Hospital, Mr. Walter Green, of "Mabereen", Tubbul, passed away in…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. A. Denyer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 2

An old resident of the town, Mr. Joseph Arthur Denyer, who of late, years had been engaged on a vegetable run, passed away in the Forbes…

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Sudden Death of Rev. George Paul

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

The Rev. George Paul, relieving Presbyterian minister in the Narandera Charge, was found dead in the Bitting room of the Royal Mail Hotel, where…

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Obituary. Rev. George Paul

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly of Thursday last of the Rev. George Paul, relieving Presbyterian minister in the Narrandera charge…

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Met Ned Kelly Death of Riverina Pioneer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. George De Manuel passed away at his residence, Darlington Point, at the age of 86 years (says the "Area News," Griffith). He had resided at…

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Death of Mr. Pattinson Pounder of Big Chemistry Firm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

Mr. Lewy Miall Pattinson founder of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd. chemists, died at his home in Ray street, Turramurra, on…

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Sudden Death of Mr. J. R. Cameron Ex-lottery Director

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

Mr. J. R. Cameron. former Director of the State Lottery, died suddenly at his home in Eusion Street, Hurlstone Park on Sunday afternoon…

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Obituary J. H. A. Pengilly

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 2

There is a degree of merit in every man's life. Some shine best in the noonday of public movement in the political world, some mostly in the…

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Obituary Mr. J. G. Tough

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 1

Mr. John Gallagher Tough, aged 63 years, died at J[?] on 1[?]th inst. In his youth he worked at Messrs John Meagher and Co[?] store in West…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. J. O'Malley

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1944 · page 2

The late Mr. James Joseph O'Malley, or 87 Currajong Street, Parkes, whose death occurred on Saturday and was briefly reported in last issue, was born…

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Obituary George Thomas Dunstan

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 2

The above named, who passed away at the age of 70, could be classed as one of the good pioneer type that so much helped in the…

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Obituary Mrs. E. W. Howell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 3

The death occurred at Young of a lady who notwithstanding ill-health, which had conf[?]ed her to a wheeled chair for a long period, was one of…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas James Greenhalgh

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 4

It is with deep regret that we have to report the passing of a pioneer of the district, in the person of Mr. Thomas James Greenhalgh, who died…

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