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

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 14

Sudden Death of Grenfell Farmer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 7

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a farmer who died in Grenfell Hospital on Sunday from arsenic poisoning…

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OBITUARY Mr. Roland Hockey

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 2

A member of one of the best known families of the district. Mr. Roland Hockey, formerly of Gunningbland, and lately living at "Brownlea,"…

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Obituary James Albert Crowe

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, 43 Dudley-street, Punchbowl, on Thursday last of James Albert Crowe, formerly of Grenfell—a…

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The Late Mr. Albert S. Thomson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 2

The late Mr. Albert S. Thomson, whose death took place in Sydney recently, was in business us a butcher in West…

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Death of Young's Centenarian

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 3

The death occurred in the Sacred Heart Hospital on Monday night of Young's grand old man, Mr. Geo. Spencer Whiteman at the age of…

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Obituary Mrs. Thomas Holland

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Thomas Holland, who was a member of one of Grenfells oldest families, her parents (the late Mr…

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Sudden Death of Mr. J. T. Wallace

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

Residents of West Wyalong and Wyalong were shocked and deeply grieved on Tuesday when the sad…

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Obituary Mr. James M. Falconer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

An old and highly respected resident of Wyalong, Mr. James Miller Falconer, died yesterday, at the age of 87 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. Charles O'Neil

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 6

The sudden death occurred suddenly at Murga, on Tuesday, of Mr. Charles O'Neil, of "Yarrangah," Murga, The late Mr. O'Neil was well and…

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Bowlers' Tribute To Late MR. T. Wallace

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 June 1948 · page 3

During the tea adjournment at the West Wyalong fowling Club yesterday afternoon, the President (Mr. S. Player) referred to…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday last of a former well known resident of Grenfell in Mr. John Sippel. His father was one of the earliest…

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Obituary Mr Jack Kett

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday last of Mr. Jack Kett at the age of 67 years. | Deceased had lived in Grenfell all…

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The Late Mr. Albert Norris

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

Mr. Albert Norris, an old and highly respected resident of Operator Street. West Wyalong, whose death took place…

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Obituary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

As his daughter's home in Dulwich Hill, the death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Albert Charles Mercer…

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The Late Mr. A. E. Collins

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

The funeral of the late Alfred Ernest Collins took place at Young on Friday morning last. There was a large attendance of…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Ann Jamieson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

Mrs. Mary Ann Jamieson, a grand old pioneer of the Bland district, and later of Wyalong, died in the District Hospital…

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Death of Mr. J. Denning

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 7

The death of Mr. John Denning, of "Woonoona," Tumut, at the age of 89 years, occurred at Tumut on June 15, his remains being interred in the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Joseph Elbourn

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 8

The death occurred at Canowlndra on Tuesday night of a very old identity of Eugowra, in the person of Joseph John Elbourn…

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OBITUARY Sister Mary St. Rose

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred, of Ruby Ginty (Sister Mary St. Rose, of the Sisters of Charity Convent, Sydney) at St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, on…

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QUANDIALLA Sudden Death of Mrs. Kershaw Sport in the Mud

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 10

Mrs. Mary Kershaw, aged 84 years, was found dead in her home at Bribbaree late last Sunday, morning. Mrs. Kershaw, who was an old aged…

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