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

Obituaries & funerals, 1953

222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 12

Death of Ariab Park Pioneer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 4

Mr. Alfred George Conlter, father of Mrs. G. Yapp, of West, Wyalong, and one of the early settlers of the Ariah Park…

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Show Society Pays Tribute to Late Mr. A. G. Cattle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 7

With the death of the late Mr. A. [?] Cattle, members of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association had lost a grand secretary and a great friend, speakers said at Friday night's annual…

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Death of Noted Resident of Methul

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 5

The many friends of Mrs. Lillan Harris, of Methul, were grieved to hear 'of her death at the age of 54 years…

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OBITUARY Mrs. F. E. Turner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

Forbes people will learn with regret of the passing of Mrs. Fanny Ellen Turner, who passed away at the home of her…

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Death of Noted Pressman At Cootamundra

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

The proprietor and editor of the "Cootamundra Daily Herald," Mr William Henry Pinkstone, died in the…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. E. Stanford

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 2

The flag flying half-mast at Forte Town Hall on Friday denoted the passing of a soldier of the last war and one who had…

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Death of Mr. Allan Mair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on Sunday last of Mr. Allan Mair, who was for many years a well known and highly…

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Obituary "Teddy" Stear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 1

Much [?] for Mr. and Mrs. [?] of Girral, in the loss of their youngest son, Edward ("Teddy"), who…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Steele

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 6

The death of Mr. James Steele, at the age of 76 years, took place at the Forbes District Hospital on Tuesday, February 27…

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OBITUARY Mrs. M. Wallace

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 2

Forbes lost its oldest district native by the death in the District Hospital on Monday night of Mrs. Margaret Amelia…

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Death of Mr. G. Wright Senr

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 March 1953 · page 3

Mr. George Wright, senr., we of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of he district, died at his home…

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Stalin's Funeral will Take Place To-day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 March 1953 · page 1

It was stated this morning that Government leaders and the heads of Communist countries are travelling to Moscow for the funeral of Marshal Stalin,…

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OBITUARY Mr. Wm. Wymer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 2

An old resident of Forbes, Mr. William F. Wymer, died in Sydney last Saturday morning, aged 89 years. He was a barber here…

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Obituary Mrs. J. Opie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 2

The death occurred in Lismore on the 8th instant of Mrs. Theela Ople, wife of Dr. James Opie, of Lismoie (and only child…

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The Late Mr. G. Wright, Senr

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 2

The late Mr. George Wright, who passed away suddenly on Monday last. 9th instant, was born at Taradale, Victoria, on…

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OBITUARY Mr. William Gill

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 2

An old resident of the Forbes district, Mr. William Gill, aged 86, passed away in the District Hospital on Saturday night, after a…

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Obituary Mrs. E. Sparks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 6

Mrs. Elisabeth Sparka, mother of Mr. A. E. ("Bert") Dalgleish, of Talllmba, died at Dandenong, Victoria, on 10th…

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OBITUARY Mr. C. W. Morgan

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 1

His many old friends in Forbes will learn with regret of the passing of Mr. Charles Wyndham Morgan at Royal Adelaide Hospital…

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Death of Mr. W. A. Hicks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 2

The death occurred at his home, 58 Hotham Parade, Ararrmon, on the 18th instant, of Mr. William Alfred Hicks, aged…

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Obituary Mr. A. B. Grellman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. A. B. Grellman, of 17 Cross Street, Double Bay, passed away in St. Vincent's Hospital at 10.15 a.m…

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