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New England · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

420 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 21

OBITUARY The Late Mr. William Porter, of Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 6

Mr. William Porter (82), of Beardy-street, West Armidale, who died in the Armidale and New England Hospital on Friday night, had…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Christiansen

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 3

Mr. John Christiansen, a well-known and highly respected resident of Bonshaw, died at an early hour on Tuesday morning at the home of his…

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Soldiers Killed Mass Funeral For 26 Victims

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 3

While the general public is still in the dark as to the names of the victims of the tragic explosion at Kapooka camp, six miles from Wagga, on…

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Wagga Explosion Tragedy Mass Funeral To-day Will be Largest Held in Australia WAGGA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 1

One of the 26 soldiers and instructors killed in the tragic explosion at Kapooka Military Camp on Monday, while…

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OBITUARY William Joseph Farrer

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 7

In failing health for a long time Mr. William Joseph Farrer, of South Guyra, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, aged 76 years…

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Obituary Mrs. J. A. Mott

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 4

Mrs. J. A. Mott of "Gaza" Reddestone, died yesterday morning in the Glen Innes District Hospital aged 46 years…

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Injuries Prove Fatal Death of Mr. P. H. Gillespie

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 2

Mr. P. H. (“Paddy”) Gillespie, who was seriously injured on Tuesday last when the horse he was riding fell with him died in the District Hospital early…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Dorothy Fisher, Late of Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 6

The death occurred recently in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, of Mrs. Dorothy Ethel Fisher, wife of Mr. W. H. (Babe)…

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Obituary Mr T. H. Marnan

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 May 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at his home at Dundee railway station yesterday of a very old and well-known resident of the district in…

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Death of Lieut. Harry Freame

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 6

Lieut. Harry Freame, who died of wounds received in the fighting on Tarakan, was a son of the late., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freame, of…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Cannen, of Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 4

The death occurred 011 Saturday in the Armidale and New England Hospital of Mr. John Cannen, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Cannen…

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URALLA Obituary Mrs.G. Williams, Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 6

The death occurred in Sydney or Mrs. Phyllis Williams, wife of Mr. Gemer Williams, at the age of 20 years. Mrs. Williams was the fifth…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. Woodford

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 3

The death occurred in the Tingha cottage Hospital last week of Mrs. Sarah Emily Woodford at the advanced age of 84 years. The deceased…

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Verdict of Suicide Death of Young Railwayman

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 11

"This is a tragic case of a young mail who had been working under a heavy strain, and whose health had been impaired…

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OBITUARY Mr. Robert Smart, Late of Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 6

At the age of 54 years the death occurred at his residence, Kirribill[?] recently of Mr. Robert Bruce Smart, a former well-known…

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The Late Mr. Thomas Gould

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 3

The late Mr. Thomas Gould, whose death occurred recently at the age of 71 years, was the only son of the late Mr. and…

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OBITUARY Mr. Peter Fuchs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 6

One of the early settlers of Kelly's Plains, Mr. Peter Fuchs, passed away at his home early yesterday morning at the age of 80 years…

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Coronial Enquiry Death of Mr. Gillespie Fall From Aged Horse

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr. Leo Cloonan, conducted an enquiry at the Court House on Wednesday last, into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Obituary Mr. Jas. Gordon

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1945 · page 2

The death occurred early yesterday morning of Mr. James Gordon, of 26 Torrington Street, Glen Innes…

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OBITUARY Mrs. A. L. Rafferty

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 4

The death occurred suddenly at her residence in Taylor-street, on Saturday, of Mrs. Adeline Louisa Jafferty, widow of the late Mr. J…

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