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

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

248 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

OBITUARY Mr. A. D. Girot

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 2

His friends were shocked on Sunday to learn of the death of Mr. Auguste Daniel Girot, who had a heart seizure on his property, off the South…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Harrison

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at the hospital on Friday of Mr. Thomas Harrison, a well known and respected resident of the Warraderry…

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Death of Child Drank Bottle of Wine (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 1

A message from Albury states: —Alleged to have collapsed after drinking a bottle of wine which he had found at his home, James Leonard…

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OBITUARY Mrs. R. P. Miller

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 2

After being confined to her bed for the past three months, the death took place at midnight on Monday of Mrs. Rhoda Priscllia Miller, aged 73, who…

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Obituary Brian Butcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

Much sympathy is-felt for Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Butcher, of West Wyalong, in the loss of their infant son, Brian. The boy had only been ill for a…

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Obituary Mrs. Bridget Powell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

Mrs. Bridget Theresa Powell, who died in the Wyalong and District Hospital on Monday morning, has been a resident of Golden Street, West…

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OBITUARY Mr. Harry Sams

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

A resident of Forbes for over 30 years, the death took place in the District Hospital on Sunday Of Mr. Harry Sams, aged 84, who had been an…

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Obituary. Mr. Leo Wales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

The death occurred in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday, 29th September, at the age of 53 years of Mr. Leo Wales…

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Obituary. Fulla Mahomet

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 3

The death occurred on Friday last of an old resident in the person of Mr. Fulla Mahomet, who for many years had carried on business as a…

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BEDGERABONG Far West Children's Sports Death of Mr. J. H. Hobson BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 8

The presence of "Suzanne" from Station 2PK, Parkes, gave an added zest to the sports and dance here on Saturday, 13th inst. The organisers had…

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Coroner's Inquest Death of Noel O'bree

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 1

The District Coroner, Mr. Theo. F. Smith, J.P., held an inquest at the Lake Cargelligo Court House on 17th instant, into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Obituary Mr. F. J. Nagy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 1

Mr. F. J. Nagy, an old and highly respected resident of Wyalong for many years, died in the District Hospital on Friday…

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Obituary Mrs. D. G.'McFADYEN

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 2

Lake Cargelligo district residents were deeply shocked on Friday last to learn of the sudden death of Mrs Kathleen McFadyen, wife of Mr. D…

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Tragic Death of Wo. Sam Cameron Survived Prison Camp Hell To Die 30 Hours After Arrival in Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1945 · page 1

The sympathy of the community will go out to Mrs. S. E. Cameron in the tragic loss she and her two little girls have suffered in the death of her…

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Obituary Mb. F. J. Nagy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1945 · page 1

Mr. Frederick Joseph Nagy, who died in the Wyalong end District Hospital on Friday last, was one of the earliest residents of Tyalong, and was closely…

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Roll of Honour Death of Pte. Lindsay Roy Willding Presumed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

Sincere sympathy will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred George Willding, of Prince Street, Forbes, and their family, in the sad news…

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Obituary. Gordon Alan Goodridge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 2

Gordon Alan Goodridge, aged 14, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Goodridge, of Keswick-street, Cowra, died in the Cowra District…

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Inquest Opened Into Death of Edward Crowther Wife Present in Custody

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

The District Coroner at Gilgandra (Mr. E. Townsend) opened an inquiry on Wednesday into the death of Edward Crowther (50),…

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Bedgerabong Welcome Home to Pte. Stan King, P.O.W. -- Death of Mrs. M. HOBSON -- Good Fall of Rain -- Other Items of Interest. Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 6

The local hall was filled to capacity on Wednesday night, October 24, when a welcome home was tendered to Pte. Stan King, who had spent 3½ years…

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Obituary Mrs. Anne Tellow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 1

Mrs. Anne Pellow wife of Mr. John Pellow, died in tile Wyalong and District Hospital on Saturday last, aged 74 years…

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