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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Death of Former German Ambassador Geneva, Oct 6

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 6

The death occurred to-day of Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff, after an illness lasting 18 months. Von Bernstorff was German Ambassador to…

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Obituary. Mrs. E. S. Drury

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. E. S. Drury took place on Saturday last, leaving St. Virgilius' Church at 3 p.m. A procession preceded the…

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Death Yesterday of Dr. Dwyer, Bishop of Wagga, Aged 69 Almost 21 Tears in Bishopric

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Prolonged tolling of the bell of Mt. Erin Convent yesterday announced to the Catholic parishioners of Wagga the death of the Right…

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HOWLONG Obituary

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

The death occurred in the Corown Hospital early on tuesday mornting of Mrs. J. C.Knopp, a well- known and respected resident or Howlong…

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Coroner's Inquiry the Late Mr. L. O'keeffe

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

An inquiry into the death of Leslie O'Keeffe, of Yarrawong, who was killed by a motor car on the Mulwalarond on Wednesday evening. October…

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Funeral Next Tuesday Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 5

Bishops and Priests from all parts of the State will go to Wagga for the funeral of Bishop Dwyer on Tues- day next…

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Accused Man Attends Funeral Court Proceedings Delayed Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 7

When the trial of 38 men charged with unlawful assembly at Parliament House was resumed to-day, counsel mentioned that a relative of one of…

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HOWLONG Obituary

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

The death occurred in the Albury District Hospital early on Sunday morning, of Mr. William Kiley, of Howlong, at the age of 73 years…

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Obituary

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

On the eve of his 70th birthday, the death occurred at Lewisham Hospital, Wagga, of the Right Rev. Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Roman Catholic…

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Obituary. Michael [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 4

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Catholic Hierarchy at Bishop of Wagga's Funeral

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

Over 2000 people and 150 members of clergy and hierarchy took part in the funeral procession at Wagga yesterday of Dr. Joseph Dwyer, first Bishop of Wagga, whose death occurred late last week. Here are shown members of the hierarchy preceding the hearse which bore Dr. Dwyer's body through the principal streets of Wagga and back to St Michael's Cathedral, where interment took place in a special vault. Left to night: Dr. Fox (Bishop…

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Death of Kingsford Smith’s Brother Oakland (Cal.), October 16

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 6

Mr. Richard Smith, brother of the late Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, collapsed in the garage at his home today end died. He was aged 60 years…

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Death of Woman Foul Play Discounted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

Detectives investigating the death of Edith Farrell, about 32 years, who was found dead in a house in Green st., Windsor, early to-day, are satisfied…

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Obituary Mr. F. M Bush

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 5

The death occurred at the Corowa Hospital at 12.30 yesterday (Thursday) afternoon of Mr. Frederick [?]aurice Bush of Daysdale, aged 54…

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Obituary. Mr Thomas Quinane

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 4

One of the best known residents of the Barooga district, in the person of Thomas Qulnane, aged 73 years passed away on Thursday…

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Death of Zane Grey Altadena (Cal.), October 23

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 6

The death occurred to-day, from a heart attack, of Zane Grey, noted writer of Western fiction and biggame hunter and fisherman. He…

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Obituary Mr. Michael Heffernan

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Mr. Michael Heffernan, which took place at the Corowa Hospital recently. Only 35…

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Recalls Promise of Late Mr. Lyons “Conscription Will Never Be Put Into Force” Mr. Curtain Replies to Mr. Menzies Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

The leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. J. Curtin) to-day replied to Mr. Menzies’ comments concerning Labor’s attitude to the re-introduction of…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Helen Ashton

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Helen Ashton, widow of the late Mr. James Ashton, M.L.C., died at her home, Tuella, Double Bay, Sydney, on Tuesday…

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Obituary Mrs. Clarice Emily Fox

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

The death occurred at the "Lumeah" private hospital, Filnders street, Melbourne, on Wednesday afternoon last, of Mrs. Clarice Emily…

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