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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1952

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Obituary Mr. B. Gabriel

The Observer · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 5

The death occurred at Beechworth on Tuesday of Mr. Ben Gabriel, aged 75 years, a well-known resident of Henty…

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Snow Falls on Eve of King’s Funeral

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Thurs.—Snow fell heavily from leaden grey skies as the great doers of Westminster Hall opened at 8 a.m. today to admit the first 25,000 people who had waited in…

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3½ mile route for funeral procession of the late King

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 3

LONDON, Thurs.: Final preparations are being made today in London and Windsor for the fate King’s funeral tomorrow. The funeral procession will pass along a 3½ mile…

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Funeral of King George Vi Noon Ceremony at Corowa Memorial To-day (Friday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

It was decided at the monthly meeting of Corowa Sub-Branch of the R.S.L that the president should…

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Funeral Issue the King Laid to Rest

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Fri: Flanked by sombre pageantry, and surrounded by silent multitudes, the body of the late King George VI today moved from the ancient Westminster Hall to its last resting place in…

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King’s funeral reported in 16 words

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 3

MOSCOW, Sun.: The Soviet Press yesterday reported King George’s funeral with extreme brevity…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 1

LANGMAN.—Mr. Alfred Langman died at the Finley Hospital on Sunday night. He was aged 64 years…

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Funeral of King George Vi

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 1

On Friday last the occasion of the funeral of the late King George VI, the observance in Corowa look the form of a…

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Funeral of Mr. W. R. Sanders

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. William Ronald Sanders last Friday was attended by a large and representative gathering of Albury…

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Obituary. MR A. A. ATKINSON

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 8

The death took place on Thursday morning last of an old and very highly respected resident of the district, in the person of…

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Solemn Funeral Scenes Silent Crowds See King's Last Journey

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 1

Amid sombre pageantry and surrounded by silent multitudes, the body of King George VI moved from ancient Westminster Hall to the Royal burial vault at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle…

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Obituary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

LANGMAN.—The funeral of the late Mr Alfred Charles Langman, of Tocumwal, took place on Tuesday morning from…

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Funeral Mr. B Gabriel

The Observer · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 6

Wreaths and cands received by Mrs. Gabriel and family were from the following: Loving wife, Bernie, Linda…

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80 Soldiers Attend Funeral

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

About 80 returned soldiers and the same number of members of the R.A.O.B. Lodge attended the funeral on Tuesday of Mr. John…

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Obituary Mr. W. Duncan

The Observer · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly at his home, "Myall," Ryan, on Friday night last of a wellknown identity in the person…

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OBITUARY Mrs Nellie Mornane

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 3

The death occurred on Sunday last, February 17, 195[?], at her home, 64 Bambra Road, Caulfield, of Nellie, relict of the…

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YACKANDANDAH Death of Mrs K. J. Brown

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 7

The death occurred at Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital of Mrs Doris Rae Brown, aged 18 years, wife of Mr Kevin James…

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Funeral Mr. W. Duncan

The Observer · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 6

Following is a list of wreaths and messages of sympathy received by the Duncan family in their recent sad bereavement:…

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Funeral of Late Sylvia Haines

The Observer · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 1

The funeral of the late Sylvia Helen Haines, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haines, who passed away in Henty…

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OBITUARY Miss Grace Margaret Frost

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 2

The death occurred at the Narrandera District Hospital on Tuesday last of a highly respected resident of Narrandera, Miss Grace…

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