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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Funeral of Prominent Townsman

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

The Town Band and members of the A.O.B. Lodge marched at the funeral of Mr. Oliver Robert Elliot on Sunday. Mr. Elliot, who died suddenly on Saturday, was a keen townsman…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Joseph Hanna

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

There were very many expressions of regret yesterday morning, when it became known that Mrs. Elizabeth Hanna, wife of Mr. Joseph Hanna,…

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Inquiry Into Death of Small Boy Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

The Superintendent of the Hospitals Commission (Mr. O[?]on) is holding an inquiry into the death from diphtheria of Brian George Ralston, aged 5 years…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

AHERN—The death occurred at her residence, the Tara’s Hall Hotel, Echuca East, on Monday, of MRS MILLICENT AHERN, aged 77 years, an old…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Woods

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

The death occurred in Melbourne on Sunday week of Mrs. Mary Woods, formerly a well-known, resident of Deniliquin and…

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A Strange Coincidence Death of Mr. A. J. Simpson and Abandonment of Melbourne Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

It is a curious coincidence that the death of Mr. A. J. Simpson, of [?] cattle fame, on March 1, should be followed by the announcement that…

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Obituary Mr. John Trebley

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

The death of Mr. John Trebley, 63, of Cookardinia, occurred under tragic, circumstances on Wednesday 13th, March, at Merimbula (South Coast)…

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Death of Mr. A. E. Pate Coronial Inquiry Held Death From Natural Causes

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

An inquiry into the death of Albert Edward Pate, which occurred at Doodle Cooma Swamp on Tuesday, March 12, was held at the…

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300 R.A.A.F. Men at Comrades’ Funeral MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 1

With full Air Force honors, the double funeral of Flying Officer Charles Cox and Air Cadet R. O. Bowron. victims of the training plane crash…

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The Late Mr. J. Moore Murphy The Inquest

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr. T. F. Cook, held an inquest on Thursday, touching the death of John Moore Murphy. The evidence was to the following…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Nora Duggan

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Nora Duggan, widow of the late Mr. Thos. Duggan, one of Hay's oldest residents, died in the Hay Hospital on Sunday morning, after an…

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Death of Mr. Savage AUCKLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 3

Mr. M. J. Savage, the Labor Prime Minister of New Zealand, who has been seriously ill for some time past, died early this morning. During his…

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WALWA Death of Former Resident

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 4

The death has occurred of one of the best known and highly respected former residents of Walwa. Mrs. Elizabeth Hanna. wife of Mr. Joseph…

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Death of Launceston Jockey Launceston

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 5

J O’Mara of Launceston jockey who [?] the winner of the Grand National S[?] at Doloraine races yesterday died to-day in [?]…

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Death of New Zealand Prime Minister Widespread Regret in Sister Dominion Tribute-paid by Mr. Menzies Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

WILLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday Michael Joseph Savage Prime Minister of N.Z., died at 3[?] this morning after a ionic illness…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

WORTHAM.—A well-known identity of Deniliquin for many years, MR. WILLIAM PROCTOR WORTHAM. SENR., aged 77 years, died on…

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Obituary Mr M. J. SAVAGE Now Zealand Prime Minister

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

The death occurred at Wellington early on Wednesday morning of Michael Joseph Savage, Prime Minister of New Zealand, aged 68 years. After…

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Death of Rev. J. H. CAIN Member of Methodist Church For Fifty Years MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The Rev. J. H. Cain, for some years president of the Methodist Central Mission. died to-day at his home, Cotham road, Kew. at the age of 73. He…

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Tribute to N.Z.’s Late Prime Minister Funeral Procession in Wellington Wellington, (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Members of his Ministry walked at the side or the coffin and more than 5000, including soldiers, sailors, and airmen took part in the…

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Obituary M.r. Charles Abbott

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

The death occurred recently of Mr. Charies abbot[?], a member of one of the pion[?]er families of the Booma[?]oomoonsh district…

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