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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Death of His Father Son is Sent for Trial an Accident, He Declares Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 5

Ronald Leslie Kay was committed for trial at Christchurch (N.Z.) today for the alleged murder of his father, aged 74, who was found lying…

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Young Man to Stand Trial Murder Alleged Death of His Uncle Allegedly Strangled, Stabbed, and Shot SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of Jules Armour Maltby, at Pagewood, on March 19. Eric Gregory Chatfield, 20, marine steward, who…

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Wealthy Man Who Desired a Simple Funeral and No Flowers Wished to be Buried Near “His Dear Daughter and Dear Mother” MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 4

Mr. William Stawell, solicitor, who left estate in Victoria valued at £38,145, expressed in his will wishes that his funeral should be…

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Personal Items Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 46

The death has occurred of Mrs. Mary Aston, aged 65 years, who was the wife of Mr. John Aston, licensee of the Balranald Hotel…

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Obituary Mr Matilda Hansen

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 5

The death occurred at the Corown District Hospital at 12.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon of Mrs. matilda Ransen, aged 60, rellet of the late…

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Obituary Mr. A. S. Reynolds

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 2

There passed away early on Saturday morning last, after 30 years' residence in Henty, Mr. Arthur S. Reynolds, at the age of 58 years. Mr…

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Tragedy at Bendigo Mother to Stand Trial for Death of Two Children

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

On a lonely bush farm at Iron Stone Hill. about 43 milles from Bendigo, two children were found by their father on Tuesday lying on a…

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Chaliapin’s Funeral Requiem at Russian Church Paris, April [?]

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 1

Famous singers took part to-day in, the funeral of Feodor Chaliapin, the famous-Russian singer, which was preceded by Requiem Mass in the Russian…

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Personal Items Obituary

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 46

Judge Walter Bevan, who retired from from N.S.W. District Court 11 years ago, died at his home at Hunter's Hill last week. He was aged…

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OBITUARY. Mr. John Tyson

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

We regret to have to report the death of Mr. John Tyson, of Geramy and Baldon, which took place, suddenly, at Tupra, on Wednesday night…

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Obituary Mrs. E. R. Young

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Mrs. Evelyn R. Young, wife of Mr. C. S. Young, proprietor of the "Henty Observer," died suddenly at her home in Henty early on Thursday morning,…

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Soldier Is Now Unknown Death of French Major Who Knew Paris, April 22

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 1

Major Louis Les Pinasse, the only [?]erson knowing the identity of France’s “Unknown Soldier” died today. His death seals for all time…

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Obituary MRS. M. E. DAVIDSON

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

It is with deep regret we record the death in Sydney on Sunday evening last of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Davidson, wife of Mr. Ralph…

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Court Crowded for Trial of Man Death of a Housemaid Evidence for the Prosecution MAITLAND

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 8

The Circuit Court was crowded to-day when the trial was resumed of Leonard William Roberts, 34. houseman, who is charged with…

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Funeral. Mrs. E. R. Young

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. E. R. Young, wife of Mr. C. S. Young, of Henty, last Friday afternoon, was a large and representative one. Mrs. Young died on…

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Death of Accident Victim Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 4

John Lidbetter of Barkly street. Carlton, who was seriously injured when Ills Ij I cycle collided, with a car in Dandenong road. Clayton, last…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Francis Donaghy

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

On Anzac Day last Monday, April 25, 1938, there died an original Anzac in the person, of Mr. Edward Franels Donaguy son-in-law of Mr. J. D…

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Personal Items Obituary Passing of Two Pioneers Mr. F. W. M'nickle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 46

Profound regret was expressed in Wagga and district when it was learned that Mr. Frederick William M'Nickle, of Gurwood-street, Wagga, had died in…

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Britain's Public Hero No. 1 Sent Home in a Packing Case Mystery Death of Famous General

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 27

ALONG a beautiful promenade in the South of Prance, moving slowly forward in a mechanical bath-chair, goes an old, old man. His eyes twinkle…

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Obituary Mr. John Tyson

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

We regret to have to report the death of Mr. John Tyson, of Germany and Baldon, which took place, suddenly at Tupra, on the 20th April…

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