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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

491 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 25

Obituary MR. J. H. GOODWIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4

The death occurred In the V.C. Hospital at Emmaville on Thursday of Mr. John Henry Goodwin, of Tor[?]ton aged 68 years. Deceased, a…

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OBITUARY Mrs. I. W. Metcalfe

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

At the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kingdom, of Willow Tree the death occurred recently of Mrs. J. W…

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Obituary. Mr. Reginald H. McGEE

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

The death took place yesterday at his home at Manly of Mr. Reginald Hubert McGee, a former resident of Warialda for the greater part of his…

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The Late Mr. John Carpenter

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

The late Mr. John Carpenter, whose death occurred recently, was born at Carlisle Gully, Tralla, 60 years ago. He was the second son of the late…

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Obituary Mr. R. H. McGEE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4

The death took place on Sunday at his home at Manly of Mr. Reginald Hubert McGee, a former resident of Glen Innes. During the past few…

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Obituary Colonel Gallagher

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4

The death was recently reported of Colonel F. J. Gallagher, V.D., father of Mr. F. J. Gallagher, M.A., headmaster of the Inverell High School. In…

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Obituary Miss Maude Henry

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

Miss Maude Agnes Henry died in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Monday afternoon. Deceased, who was 51 years of age, was the…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. Ward

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. John Ward, of Marsh-street, Armidale, at the age of 71. As a young man Mr. Ward was well…

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Highway Fatality Death of Mrs. Annie Hodder "Accident," Says Coroner

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2

A verdict of accidental death was returned by the District Coroner (Mr. R. L. Blake) at the Court House yesterday after hearing evidence…

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Obituary. Nurse Henry

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

Nurse Maude Henry, 51, died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Monday afternoon last. Nurse Henry was fourth daughter of the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Alfred Foley SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

The death occurred at his home in Randwick of Alfred Foley, one of the pioneer horse trainer of Sydney. He retired less than two years ago…

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Funeral of the late Mr. R. H. McGee

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 5

On Wednesday morning the body of the late Mr. R. H. McGee of Manly, whose death was reported in last issue, was placed at rest in the…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. M. Gray

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 3

The death occurred in the Armidale and New England Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Annie Matilda Gray, of Jeogla, relict of Mr. William Gray…

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Navy and Air Force Death of Captain Lee British Success Causes Jubilant Note Amongst Neutrals LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

Although British newspapers are publishing vivid stories of the daring and successful naval operations at the weekend it is evident that some days must…

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Obituary Mrs. Geo. Truman

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 5

The death occurred in the V.C. Hospital, Emmaville, yesterday afternoon of Mrs. George Truman, wife of Mr. George Truman, of Deepwater…

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Obituary Mr. L. Tarr

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 6

The death occurred in the Guyra private hospital yesterday of Leslie Tarr (18), of Bald Blair. Deceased suffered an extended illness. He…

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Obituary Mrs. Alice Lute

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

The death occurred In the District Hospital this morning of Mrs. Alice May Lute, wife of Mr. Joseph Lute, of Tingha. Deceased lady who was only…

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Obituary. Douglas George Tarr

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The death of Douglas George, eldest son of Mrs. Tarr and the late Lt. Les Tarr, M.C., of Bald Blair, occurred at "Clarelen" Hospital on Tuesday last…

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Obituary Mrs. Geo Truman

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

The death occurred in the Vegetable Creek Hospital on Monday of a highly respected identity in the person of Mrs. Phillippe Christine Grace…

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OBITUARY Alexia Jean McColl

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday in the Armidale and New England Hospital of Alexia Jean McColl (9), only daughter of Mr. G. McColl, of Moree,…

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