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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Obituary John Patrick Newby

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

The death occurred in the District Hospital on Thursday afternoon of John Patrick Newby, of Hunter St. Glen Innes, aged 55 years…

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Archbishop Kelly Great Demonstrations Preparing For Funeral SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

Thousands of girls in Catholic Convents, Primary Schools and High Schools th[?]ged St. Mary's Cathedral this morning when a…

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Archbishop Kelly Requiem Mass in St. Mary's on Wednesday Bishop Coleman to Attend Funeral

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 4

Dr. J. A. Coleman, D.D. Roman Catholic Bishop of Armidale, leaves to-night for Sydney where he will attend…

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Tragic Affair Death of Youth

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

"It is a very tragic affair that this young lad should accidentally kill his cousin and best friend," said the City Coroner, Mr. Oram,…

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Archbishop Kelly's Funeral Sydney, Wednesday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 1

"Archbishop Kelly was singularly blessed by Nature and by grace. The basis of his greatness was the spirituality of his life. He…

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Obituary. Mr. E. J. As[?]

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

There passed away at Randwick Military Hospital on Monday last, March 11th, another well-known "Digger" in the person of Mr. Ernest…

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Last Rites Late Archbishop Kelly Impressive Funeral Service Dr. Gilroy's Address

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

With all the stately and impressive ceremonial of the Catholic Church, the funeral obsequies in connection with the…

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OBITUARY Mr. A. Inman

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Inman, of "Cressbrook." on the Invereu road, near Armidale, died yesterday in the Armidale and New England Hospital, at the age…

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Obituary Mr. John Carpenter

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 5

The death occurred suddenly this morning of Mr. John Carpenter, of Bennett Street, Glen Innes, aged 62 years…

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Funeral Funds Alleged Exploitation Chief Secretary's Warning Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government should consider action to protect old-age and invalid pensioners, relief workers, and others from…

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Late Mr. W. J. Baker

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 6

The late Mr. W. J. Baker of "Hillside," Wallangra, who died suddenly in the Inverell Hospital, was born in Inverell and was 35 years of age. He…

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Succumbed to Injuries Late Mr. A. J. Preston

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

The death occurred in the District Hospital on Saturday of Mr. Alex John Preston, of Granville Street. Deceased was 77 years of age and he…

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Obituary Mr. William Pettit

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 5

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of Mr. William Petitt. of Pinkett. aged 44 years. The late Mr. Pettit, who served in…

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OBITUARY The Late Mrs. S. A. Nivison

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 7

The burial look place in the family cemetery at Walcha yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Sarah Ann Nivison, relict of the late W. J. Nivison, of…

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Asylum Inmates Death of Patient SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

The Parramatta District Coroner recorded a finding of wilful murder against a man certified as insane at the inquest concerning the death of…

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Late Mr. R O'connor

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

President Shanahan, at Saturday's meeting of Gostwyck Shire Council, referred to the passing of Mr Pat O'Connor, and conveyed Council's…

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OBITUARY Mrs. E. A. Easterman

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Easterman (69) died on Monday while she was being conveyed from her home at Limbri to the Armidale and New England…

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ARMIDALE 51 Years Ago. (Reprinted from the "Express" of March 19 and 22) Death of Old Resident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Mr. James Doherty, an old resident of the Rocky River, died last Friday, after a prolonged attack of paralysis, at the age of 70 years. The funeral…

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Death of Old Inverell Resident

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

On the 11th inst Mr. Jack Preston of Inverell passed away in the public hospital from the effects of injuries sustained when he was run…

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OBITUARY Mrs. W. Quinell

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Vera May Quinell (38) died in the Armidale and New England Hospital on Friday night. Mrs. Quinell was taken to the hospital last…

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