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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary. Mrs Alice Osborne

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 4

General regret was felt on Saturday morning when it was [?]earned another of our respected residents had died the previous evening…

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Obituary MR. J. M. CHANTER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday at his Caulfield (Victoria) residence, of Mr. John Moore Chanter, 86, who for 37 years served in the…

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Obituary Mr. Thos. Norman, Senr

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

The death took place in the Corowa Hospital, on Tuesday morning last, at 2 o' clock, of Mr. Thomas Norman, senr., and old and…

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The Funeral

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Andrew Malcolm was held on Tuesday morning last, Prior to the cortege moving off, members of the Masonic Lodge…

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Obituary Death of Mr. J. M. CHANTER Member of First Federal Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

A long and useful career both as an organiser of public movements and as a member of the Parilaments of the Commonwealth and New South wales…

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Passing of a Worthy Citizen Late Mr Andrew Malcolm —- A Life Made Brilliant By Kindly Deeds

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

The whole countryside deplores the death of Mr. Andrew Malcolm. A highly respected resident whose life was made brilliant by kindly deeds, and a…

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Obituary Miss Phyllis Hawking

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

On 6th Inst, Mr. John Hawking and Miss Alice Hawking, of Rutherglen, suffered a very sad bereavement by the death of their elder sister, Miss…

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Obituary. Mr. J. M. Chanter. Former Member for Riverina

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

The death is announced of Mr J. M. Chanter, who was Federal member for Riverina for many years. He first won the scat in 1901. He…

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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Jukes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 2

On Saturday morning last Mrs. Ellen Jukes, of Dudley Park, Spring Plains, died at her residence after a short illness. The primary cause…

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Death of Stud Horse

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

Messrs. Docker Bros., of Bontherambo, sustained a great loss last week in the death of their well-known thoroughbred sire, King Offa. He was…

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Personal News Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 46

Mr. Dave Prentice and Mr. Jack Haddrill, two old residents of the Ariah Park district have died. On Monday the death occurred at…

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Death Gurgles of Anaemic Government Scullin—crossbones Going Out with the Tide

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 7

EVENTS moved rapidly in the political sphere at Canberra on Tuesday. The Labor Caucus met, and considered the fiduciary plan. The Prime…

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Late Mr A. Malcolm

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. L. Bracken, Summer Hill, Sydney, w[?]tes: AN APPRECIATION "The old friends leave as soon or late,…

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Late Mr. Chanter Prime Minister's Tribute

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 3

In moving the adjournment of the House of Representatives, at Canberra last week, the Prime Minister, (Mr. Scullin) said:—…

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The Passing of a Great Soldier Death of Major-gen. H. E. ELLIOTT

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 2

Major-General H. E. Elliott, a member of the Senate for Victoria and one of the leading Australian officers of the Great War, as well…

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Death of Mr. R. H. Allars

The Independent · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. H. Allars, Commonwealth Electoral Officer for New South Wales since October, 1924, died on Saturday afternoon at his residence, Waverley,…

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Obituary Mrs. Cecile Johnson

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

The many friends of Mrs. Langler and the late Mr. W. Langler, of Mosman, Sydney, formerly or Corowa, will be grieved to hear of the…

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A Woman's Mysterious Death. Traces of Poisoning Revealed. MELBOURNE, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

Mathilda Johansen (50), a native of Norway, was found dead in a house at South Yarra, under mysterious circumstances. The doctor declined to…

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Obituary. Mrs. Roach, Senr

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

The death took place at the local hospital on Friday evening last of Mrs. Roach, sear, relict of the late Mr. Emanuel Austin Roach. who died…

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Death of Mr. A. Knox. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at Burwood to-day of Mr. Arthur Knox, who three years ago retired for health, reasons, from the Joint managership of the…

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