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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Robert T. Hemphill

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of a very old resident of the Booligal district in the person of Mrs. Robert Thomas (Elizabeth)…

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Thieves Responsible for Death of Workman Left Charge in Safe. a Fatal Explosion. Geelong

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 5

Called in by the management of Polar Ice Works, Moorabool street, to cut open the safe which had jammed through the activities of…

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Funeral of a Corowa Pioneer

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

All business places, including the hotels, were closed in Corowa from 2.30 to 4 p.m. yesterday to allow residents to pay their last respects at the…

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Death of Henty Visitor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 46

Mrs. Caroline Ann Nottle, 76, widow of the late Mr. K. H. Nottle, died at a private hospital in Henty on Tuesday. The deceased was born at…

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Personal Items Obituary Died Suddenly

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 46

The death occurred suddenly at Corowa on Tuesday morning of Mr. John Chivell, who was one of the original aldermen of the municipality…

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Obituary Mr. C. N. Schneider

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

After an illness of five an a half years, Conrad Norman Schneider died at his resience , David St. Albury, on Friday morning last, aged 48 years…

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The Late Mr. John Chivell Ex. Mayor of Corowa a Lengthy Public Career

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 5

By the passing of Mr. John Chivel. Corowa has last one of its most estimable citizens. Though he was aged 76 years, and had not been…

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News of the World Romantic Career Became Lord Mayor of London Humble Start In Life Death of Sir Stephen Killik

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 26

From poverty and a five-shillings-a-week office boy's stool to Lord Mayor of London. That is the story of Sir Stephen Killik—a modern David…

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Obituary. Mr. Timothy Finnemore

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

The death has occurred suddenly of Mr. Timothy Finnemore, aged 75 years, of Wilson road, Wangaratta. Mr. Finnemore was about as usual…

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Obituary Mrs. Jessie Hanna

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly at Urana early on Sunday morning of Mrs Jessie Hanna, wife of Mr. William ("Barlow") Hanna, of…

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Beautiful Tribute at Nun’s Funeral School Children and Adults OVER 60 Cars in Cortege Bishops and Priests Attend

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 5

A beautiful tribute was paid yesterday to the memory of Sister Mary Stanislaus (nee Wallace), whose death occurred at the…

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OBITUARY—Continued

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 47

The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Leslie Whiting, 50, of Murrumburrah. Born at Mudgee, he went to Murrumburrah 22 years ago, and…

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Funeral MR. S. Wayling, Junr

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Sid Wayling, jun., whose tragic death was reported in our last issue, took place on Friday, at 3 p.m. A short service…

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TANGAMBALANGA Death of Old Resident

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mrs. Dunstan, wife of the late Mr. E. O. Dunstan, at the age of 84 years. Mr. Dunstan had resided in the district for…

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Obituary Mr. Albert Jones

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 4

Mr. Albert Jones a native and old resident of Moyhu, died in the Wangaratta Hospital early on Saturday morning at the age of 75 years. The…

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"The Sentimental Bloke." Death of C. J. Dennis. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. C. J. Dennis, the writer of "The Sentimental Bloke," and many other Australian works of prose and verse, died early this morning, aged 61…

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The Queen's Mother. Death of Countess of Strathmore. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

The Countess of Strathmore, mother of the Queen, died to-day. She suffered from a recurrence of heart trouble a couple of days ago…

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Personal Items Obituary Deaths at Narandera Two Prominent Residents

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 46

Mr. John Jolley died in Narandera, District Hospital, after an illness of three days. Aged 56 years, he was a native of Yarrawonga (Vic.) and came…

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Old Man’s Death Resident of Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. Joseph Mathieson, a well-known resident of Mathoura died at midnight on Wednesday. Deceased, who was an old-age pensioner, 76 years of age, had…

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Their Majesties to Attend Funeral London, June 24

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 10

Their Majesties will proceed to Scotland on Saturday to attend the funeral of the Queen’s mother at Glamis on Monday…

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