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

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

295 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 15

OBITUARY Mr. Durham Liston

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2

A shock was occasioned his many friends on Friday evening when the news was circulated of the death of Mr. Durham ("Dave") Liston, a quiet…

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The Late Mr. E. A. Neeld

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 4

In a recent issue, we briefly reported the death of Mr. E. A. Neeld, one of the pioneers of the Wyalong goldfields, a…

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Death of Dr. Howse

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

The funeral of Dr. Cyril Berestord (Jack) Howse, who died at Orange at the age of 75 years, took place at Orange…

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Obituary Mr. R. Watters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

Mr. Reuben Watters, aged 43, died in his sleep at his home at Woy Woy recently. He had not been ill previously…

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Obituary Mr. G. T Foster

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2

The death of Mr. George Thomas Foster, of "Warradyne," Bena, was a sad and sudden blow to his relatives…

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OBITUARY Mr. Henry Hand

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

An ex-resident of the town, in the person of Mr. Henry Hand, passed away in Yaralla Military Hospital on Sunday, following a heart seizure. He…

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OBITUARY Mr. Roger Chas. Sheehy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 10

It it with, deep regret we record the passing of a loved and respected member of the community, in the person of Mr. Roger Charles Sheehy, who died…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 2

Following a long illness the death occurred on Friday night of Mrs. Ollie Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Yeomans…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Florence May Gannon

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 2

The death took place, in the Forbes District Hospital at an early hour yesterday morning, of Mrs. Florence May Gannon, wife of Mr. Harold Gannon,…

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Death of Mr. A. Joseph

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

The death of Mr. Albert Joseph, which occurred at Tuniworth on Sunday afternoon, removes one of the oldest and…

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Obituary Mr. F. Brewer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 1

The death of Mr. Frank Brewer, of "Peronne." Weja, which occurred in the Lake Cargelligo District 'Hospital recently,…

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Late Mr. John Bowe

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

The late Mr. John Bowe, whose whose sudden death at "Rocky Glen," West Wyalong, early on the morning of the 29th ultimo…

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The Late Mr. Thos. O'Neil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

The death of Mr. Thomas O'Neill of Ungarie, aged 52 years, is regretted deeply and sincerely by his…

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Obituary Mr. William Grieve

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

Mr. William Grieve, of Wyalong, died in the Wyalong and District Hospital yesterday afternoon, having been admitted…

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Obituary Me. John Francis O'connell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday night in the Grenfell Hospital, whence he had been taken that day, of Mr. John Francis O'Connell; he…

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Obituary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 8

A very highly respected and well-known resident of the Eugowra district in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Harriet Hill passed away at Sister Hillman's…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Annie Wright

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 2

The death took place on Tuesday at Forbes District Hospital ol Mrs. Annie Wright, aged 88 years. Born at Westminster (England), the deceased lady…

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Sudden Death of Mr. W. Grieve

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 2

The comparatively sudden death of Mr. William Grieve, well-known wheat agent and shearer, of Wyalong, was a…

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Obituary Mrs. Fred Burge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday of one of Grenfell's most esteemed residents in the person of Mrs. Fred Burge who passed away in the…

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Death of Mr. A. E. A. Holmes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 2

The death of Mr. Arthur Ernest Albert Holmes, aged 72 years, of "Glenholme." West Wyalong, r[?]moved one…

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