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Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Reported Death of Ruler of Yemen CAIRO

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 1

According to unconfirmed reports reaching here King Yehia, 85-year-old ruler of Yemen, has died, and a new constitutional government has been…

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Death of Man Who Made U.S. Navy 'Dry'

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday — The man who made the United States Navy "dry", 86-year-old Josephus Daniels, who was Navy Secretary…

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Death of Man Who Made U.S. Navy “Dry” WASHINGTON

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 1

A man who made the United States navy “dry,” 86-year-old Joseph Daneils, who was navy secretary in the…

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Obituary Mr. John Edward Keightley

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 January 1948 · page 4

The death occurred in Friday I morning, January 9th., of Mr. John Edward Keightley, a well-known identity of Walcha…

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Obituary Mrs. M. J. Jurd

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1948 · page 1

A well-known and highly respected resident of Bundarra in the person of Mrs. Martha Jane Jurd, passed away at the Bundarra District…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Chapman

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday afternoon in the Glen Innes District Hospital of Mrs. Sarah Hannah Chapman, aged 64 years,…

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Obituary WILLIAM F. SIMPKINS

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 4

Mr. William Frederick Simpkins, who died in the Glen Innes District Hospital on December 1, was born at Boonall, Qld.,…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Emma McFAYDEN

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 8

Mrs. Sarah Emina McFauden, of Ohio-street, who passed away last week at the age of 72 years, was the widow of Mr, William G. McFayden, who died in 1934. She was…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Bridget Aiken

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 4

The death occurred at her home in Malpas-street, Guyra, on Sunday, January 11, of Mrs. Bridget Aiken,. wife of Mr. Owen Aiken…

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Sudden Death of Mr. A. A. BROWN Follows Midnight Heart Attack

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly at his home in Ryanda-street, last might, of Mr. Arthur Albert Brown, one of Guyra's best known residents and…

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Obituary the Late Mr. W. H. Peters

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

Mr. Walter Harry Peters, of “Strathmore,” Tingha, who died on the 17th instant, was on his way to Sydney for medical treatment. He was removed…

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Sudden Death of Police Commissioner

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.— Almost on the eve of his projected departure overseas on a State [?]isson the New South Wales…

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Obituary James Stiles

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of James Edward Stiles, aged 49 years, of Grey Street. The funeral took place this…

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Sudden Death of Mr. A. A. Brown

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 7

The death occurred suddenly at his home in Ryanda-street, on Wednesday night, of Mr. Arthur Albert Brown, one of Guyra's best known…

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Death of Police Commissioner Will Not Affect To-night's Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 8

The death of the Commissioner of Police (Mr. McKay) wil not alfect the Police and Citizens' Boys' Club Ball in the Town Hall to-night…

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Sudden Death of Police Commissioner On Eve Of Departure For Overseas World Reputation as Competent Officer SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 1

Almost bin the eve of his projected departure overseas on a State mission, the N.S.W. Police Commissioner, William…

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Death of Police Commissioner Mackay

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 3

Almost on the eve of his departure overseas on a State mission, the N.S.W. Police Commissioner, William John Mackay (62), collapsed…

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Obituary Mrs. Emily McKENZIE

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 2

After a short illness, Mrs. Emily McKenzie, well known in the Pallamallawa and Gravesend districts, passed away in the Moree District…

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Death of Mr Howard Hinton

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 1

Mr. Howard Hinton, O.RP.E., benefactor of the Agm[?]date Teachers' College, passed away on Friday, at the age of 80…

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Obituary Mr. R. J. Leech

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 4

News was received i town this morning of the death of Mr. Robert James Leech. former manager of “Trevallyn,” Koloona, which took place at…

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