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Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Death of Ven. Archdeacon Rogers Rector of Deniliquin for 26 Years

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 46

Ven. Archdeacon B. Jellicoe Rogers, aged 67 years, died after a long illness in Corowa District Hospital. A native of Ballavat Archdeacon Rogers…

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Personal Items Obituary Pioneer of Wagga District Mr. John Dunn Dies Aged 80 Years

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 46

Mr. John Dunn, who celebrated his 80th birthday, on August 5; died at Wagga on August 26. He was born at Picton in 1858, his parents being…

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Curious Death of Woman in Police Cell

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 4

On Friday afternoon of last week, when a constable culled at the cell in which Mrs. Elsie Wall, a middle-aged woman, had been lodged at Manly…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Fred E. Comb

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. Frederick Edward Comb, of Tupra, will learn with regret of the death of his wife, which sad event took place at…

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Obituary Mr. Arthur Charles Hendy

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 3

The death took place at the Corowa Hospital on August 22, 1938, of Mr. Arthur Charles Hendy, of Mulwala, aged 51 years. Deceased, who was…

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Personal Items Obituary the Late K. D. M'geehan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 46

Mr. Robert David M' Geehan, aged 63 years, whose death was briefly referred to in last week's "Banner," had been in ill-health for about three…

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Death Riddle of an Heiress Disclosure Arouses Interest "Interesting Information"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 12

Interest aroused by the disclosure that the death of a woman who inherited a share in a £4,000,000 fortune was being investigated was…

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Obituary Mrs. Fred E. Comb

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. Frederick Edward Comb, of Tupra, will learn with regret of the death of his wife, which sad event took place at the…

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On Murder Charge Road Contractor Acquired Death of His Wife Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 3

William Thomas Gash, 36, road contract[?] was acquitted at the Central Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having murdered his…

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Obituary Mr. John D'arcy Fraser

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney on Thursday afternoon last September 9,1938, of Mr. John D'Arcy Fraser, one of Corowa's oldest, best known…

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Coaching Days at Beechworth Recalled by Death of Old Grey Mare

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 7

“Lil” was a faithful servant all her life.... it was fitting that she was not left to suffer the torments of old age…

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State Funeral For Sir Philip Street Chief Justice’s Tribute Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 8

A Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued to-day, announced with deep regret the death of Sir Philip Street and declared that the body will lie in…

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Vice-regal Reception Cancelled On Account of Prince’s Death Message of Sympathy to Royal Family Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 6

Owing to the death of Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Acting Governor-General and Lady Huntingfield have cancelled their reception at…

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Obituary Mr. Eugene Francis Flynn

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

It is with regret that we announce the sudden death at his home in Lewisham (Sydney) on Saturday last of Mr. Eugene Francis Flynn,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. M. Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

Mrs. Mary Ball, widow of the late Mr. Luke Ball, died in the Hay Hospital yesterday afternoon, at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Ball had for some…

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Obituary Mrs. M. E. Byrne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

The death occurred, at Chiltern on Tuesday last of Mrs. Margaret, Ellen Byrne wife of Mr. P. J. Byre, of Children, aged 66 years…

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Death of Prince Arthur of Connaught King's Cousin London

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 46

Prince Arthur of Connaught, a second cousin of the King, died in his sleep at 3.30 a.m. to-day at his home in Belgrave Square, London, where he…

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Corowa Loses Grand Citizen Death of Mr. J. D. Fraser His Many Activities

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 46

By the death of Mr. John D'Arcy Fraser, which occurred at Chatswood, Sydney on September 9, Corowa loses one of its oldest and best known…

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Personal Items Obituary Familiar Figure in Albury District Mr. Graham Richardson Collapsed at Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 46

A familiar figure in Albury and surrounding districts, Mr. Graham Richardson, 56, of Hovell-street, Albury, collapsed at the Albury Show races on…

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Obituary Mrs. F. Salau

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. Frederick Salau, of Chapman street, Swan Hill, will very much regret to learn of the death of his wife, Esther, who passed…

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