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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

491 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 25

Obituary. Mr. Robert Miller

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

As briefly announced in last Monday's issue Mr. Robert Miller passed away peacefully at his home that morning, at the age of 84 years…

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OBITUARY Michael Patrick O'Connor Old Rocky River Native Passe

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. Patrick Michael O'Connor, born at Rocky River 83 years ago, passed away in the Armidale and New England Hospital on Friday night after a…

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Obituary MRS. C. M. BARRY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

The death occurred in the District Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Clare Maud Barry, aged 63 years. The deceased, who had been ill for…

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OBITUARY Mr. R. H. Sewell

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. Richard Henry Sewell, whose death occurred at his residence in Mossman-street, Armidale, on Monday morning, was 66 years of age. He had…

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OBITUARY Sir Hubert Murray SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

The death has taken place at Samari of Sir Hobert Marray. Lieutenant-Governor of Papua. He was born in Sydney in 1861 and…

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To-day's Yesterdays Death of J. H. Challis Schooner's Disappearance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

One hundred and thirty-three lives were lost when the steamer Quetta, bound from Brisbane to London, struck an uncharted rock…

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Obituary

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Hawe, relict of the late Mr. P. M. [?]aww, occurred at her residence at Arneliffe, on Saturday night, after a somewhat lengthy…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Pat. O'Connor

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

Mr Patrick Michael O'Connor. 83. died at Armidale hospital on Friday night last after a protracted illness. Mr O'Connor, who was born at…

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Obituary. MR. M. B. O'CONNER

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at Armidale and New England Hospital on Monday of Mr. Michael Patrick O'Conner, aged 83. Deceased was the oldest living…

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OBITUARY Mr. G. H. T. Robey SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday of George Horace Townsend Robey founder and general secretary of the Australian Air League, aged 56…

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Death of Mr. G. H. ROBEY Founder of Australian Air League SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday of George Horace Townsend Robey, founder and general secretary of the; Australian Air League…

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Sensational Stampede Horses Break Loose From Camp Mad Dash Down Marsh Street Ends In Death Of One Animal And Miraculous Escape of Car Occupants

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

A large number of horses, variously estimated at between SO and 80, stampeded and broke loose…

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The Late Mr. Whitten Rowland

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 2

In the passing of Whitten Rowland, which took place last Saturday after an illness of some weeks. Glen Innes lost a very true gentleman, and a…

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Death of Mr. Maurice Walsh

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

The death took place at Inverell on Tuesday last of Mr. Maurice Walsh of Ash ford. Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was born…

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Coronial Enquiry Late Mr. A. L. Cook Verdict of Accidental Death

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

At the Court House this morning the Coroner. Mr. L. J. Cloonan, conducted an enquiry into the death on Friday morning…

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Obituary MR. G. J. JOHNSON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 4

As previously reported, the death occurred in Grafton District Hospital on February 14, after a long illness, of Mr. George James…

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Obituary Mr. H. A. Denshire

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

The death occurred in the New England Hospital. Armidale, yesterday, of Mr. Harold A. Denshire, of Kelly's Plains, at the age of 69 years. The…

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OBITUARY Mr. H. D'A. Denshire, of Kelly's Plains

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 6

At the age of 69 years the death occurred last night of Mr. Harold D'Arietta Denshire, of Kelly's Plains. Deceased suffered a seizure last week…

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Death of Archbishop Kelly Known as "Michael the Builder" Tributes From State's Leaders SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

The death occurred at 12.50 p.m. to-day of Archbishop Kelly, at the age of 90 years. He had been a priest for 68 years and…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Hollow

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 6

[?] of Mrs. M. Hollow removes firm Ben Lomond one of its [?]idest in a[?]ttants. She was well over 80 years of age…

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