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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

361 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 19

Obituary Mr. Robert Nisset

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

The death took place suddenly in the Hay Hospital yesterday morning, of Mr. Robert Nisbet, of Mirandale, Boorcorban, one of that district's…

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Obituary Mrs. Hannah Spiers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

The death occurred at Hay Hospital at the age of 82 years, recently of Mrs. Hannah Spiers mother of Messrs. George and Eric spiers of…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas James Fogarty

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

A very old and highly respected resident of the Carrathool district died in the Hay Hospital on Wednesday morning, in the person of Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Armour

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

With a suddenness which caused a shock to her relatives aud friends alike, the death occurred on Thursday evening. as a result of a heart…

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Obituary Mrs. May Mitchell

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

The death occurred in Melbourne on Tuesday of last week of Mrs. May Mitchell, wife of Mr. Allan Mitchell, formerly of Jerilderie…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 1

DONOVAN.—Referring to the death of Mr. T. M Donovan, of Barham (reported briefly in our last issue), the “Bridge” states: “Quite a gloom was…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Bay Liss

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 3

The death took place on Tuesday night, June 18, 1940, at the residence of his nephew, Mr. Geo. C. Kilborn, "Goojung," Wahgunyah, of Mr…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. M. PITSON

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

The people of Henty were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Julia Matilda Pitson, wife of Mr. A. D. Pitson, at Lewisham Hospital, on…

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Death of James Ryan, M.L.C. Prominent Country Pressman SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

The death occurred this morning, at his son's residence, Nowra, of James Ryan, M.L.C. Deceased was an Hon. Minister in both the Bavin and…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

DENNIS.—Mr. H. J. Dennis, a well-known South Coree grazier, died at Finley after a short illness. Mr. Dennis had been a resident of the…

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Death of Famous Cricketer Mr. M. A. Noble

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

Mr. Montague Alfred Noble, famous Australian cricket captain died in Sydney on Saturday, at the age of 67 years, after a long period of…

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Obituary Mr. Hubert James Dennis

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

The district was shocked to learn oh Monday last of the sudden death that morning of Mr. Hubert James Dennis, of Grantham, South…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1

PORTER,— After an illness extend[?] over several weeks, the death oc[?] at Deniliquin Hospital on Tue[?] night of Mr. Sydney Porter of…

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Obituary Mrs Mary Ellen O'dwyer

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1

The death occurred on Monday of last week at her residence, Kingsley street, Elwood of Mrs. Mary Ellen O'Dwyer, wife of the late Mr William…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 1

[?]UGHE.—Deep regret was ex[?] Deniliquin yesterday when [?] was received announcing Mr. Harry DeBroughe, aged . 47…

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Obituary Mr. Sydney Porter

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 2

After an illness extending over several weeks, the death occurred at Deniliquin Hospital on Tuesday night last, of Mr. Sydney Porter, of Boor…

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Obituary Mr. Robert McLACHLAN

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

The death occurred on Monday, June 24, 1940, suddenly, at his late residence, Reservoir (Vic)., of Mr. Robert McLachlan, aged 72 years…

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Death of Marshal Balbo R.A.F. Not Concerned LONDON--June 30

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 3

It is officially announced at the Foreign Office to-day that careful investigation had established the fact that no British aircraft…

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Obituary Mrs. George Broadfoot

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

It is with regret we announce the death at Young on Monday of Mrs. Grace Ann Broadfoot, aged 57, wife of Mr. George Broadfoot, of…

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Obituary Mr. Angus McDONALD

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at Beechworth on Wednesday last of Mr. Angus McDonald, brother of Mr. Alex McDonald, Deniliquin road. Deceased, who…

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