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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Death of Miss G. Palmer

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 15 August 1942 · page 2

We regret to record the dentil of Miss Gladys Palmer, who passed away on Sunday afternoon last. Miss Palmer, who had 'gone to "Min Mill" to…

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Obituary

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1942 · page 6

The death occurred in Mooroopna Hospital on Saturday week last, of Mr Ted Lawlor, a well-known resident of many years standing of the…

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Funeral of Late Mr. Carl Piltz

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. C. G. Piltz, who died at his home on Tuesday night of last week, took place in the Lutheran portion of the Henty…

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Obituary Mr. Wm. George Cross

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

The death occurred in a private hospital in Yarrawonga, on Thursday last, August 13, 1942, of Mr. William George Cross, of Mulwala, son of the…

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Obituary Mr. John T. Barnett

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

We regret to have to announce the death of a former very well known and highly respected town and district resident in the person of Mr…

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Empire Mourns Death of Duke of Kent Killed In Air Crash On Active Service LONDON, August 26

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 1

Air Commodore the Duke of Kent was killed on active service yesterday afternoon when a Sunderland flying-boat crashed in the north of Scotland. His Highness was attached to the staff of the Inspector-General of Air, and was proceeding to Iceland on duty. All the members…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

MOLONEY.—The death occurred at Deniliquin on Saturday last of Mr. Cornelius Parker Moloney, an old and respected resident of Narandera, at the…

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Obituary Mrs. Owen Smith

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney on Friday morning last of Mrs. Owen Smith, widow of the late, Owen Smith, formerly of the Star Hotel…

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Obituary Mr. W. E. S. Edgar

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

The death is reported, suddenly, at Fort Bourke, in the Bourke district, of Mr. W. E. S. ("Swanny" Edgar) who was found dead in his bed,…

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Death of Duke of Kent Killed in Flying Boat Crash

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.—It is officially announced that the Duke of Kent was killed in an air crash to-day. The Air Ministry says: "Air…

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Duke of Windsor Will Be Absent From Funeral Nassau, August 27

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

The Duke of Windsor will not return England to attend the funeral of Duke of Kent. Special memorial services will be held in Nassau Cathedral…

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Obituary Death of Mr. Walter May Youatt

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 29 August 1942 · page 2

It is with regret Unit we record the somewhat sudden passing of Mr. Walter May Youatt, telegraph line foreman at Balranald, who passed away at the…

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The Late Mr. Christian Mathison ("Chris") LINNETT

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 29 August 1942 · page 2

A former resident of Balranald, in the person of Mr. Christian Mathison ("Chris") Linnett, passed away at Merredin, Western Australia, on 20th…

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Death of Militiaman Comrade Acquitted of Murder

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the Central Criminal Court, Gunner Keith Robert Walton (18), of the A.M.F., was acquitted of a change of having…

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Obituary Mr. A. J. McFADYEN

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 2

A well known and respected worker on district stations. Mr. Arthur Jas. McFadyen, died suddenly on Suddenly. Deceased had been working…

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Obituary. Mr James Pyle

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 September 1942 · page 7

It was with sincere feelings of regret that many Berrigan friends learned on Thursday last that the Grim Reaper had laid his hand on…

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Obituary MR. W. E. S. EDGAR

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 3

Mr. W. E. S. Edgar, who was well known in Southern Riverina, died suddenly on Tuesday of last week at Fort Bourke station (near…

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Parliament’s Sympathy Death of Duke of Kent CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 2

As a mark of respect to the Duke of Kent, who was killed in an air accident in the north of Scotland while on active duty on August 25, the House…

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YACKANDANDAH Obituary

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 6

The death occurred at the B.N. hospital of Mrs Emily Mason, wife of Mr Robert Mason, after a long illness, at the age of 68 years Mrs Mason was born at…

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Obituary Mr. Geo. Crawford

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 3

The death occurred in the Corowa Hospital on Wednesday afternoon of a well-known identity of the Corowa and Yarrawonga districts in the…

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