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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

144 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 8

OBITUARY. Mrs. E. Wilson

North West Champion · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday night last at Aubrey Hospital of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, wife of Mr. W. G. Wilson, of Auburn Street, Moree…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Ellen Barnes

Manilla Express · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Ellen Barnes, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marsh Baker, at Southbrook, on July 30, was born 82 years ago at…

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Death of a Child

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 2

The death took place on Monday morning of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Molloy, of Hall's Creek. The funeral on Tuesday…

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Accidental Death Of Man Coroner's Comment

North West Champion · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

"While I can only record a finding of accidental death, the evidence in this case indicates that a greater measure of protection to…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Thomas Byrne

North West Champion · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

Mr. Thomas Byrne, who died in Moree District Hospital last night at the age of 84 years, had resided in this district for about 70 years and…

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East Moree Tragedy Death of Harold Clyde Lamrock Verdict of Accidental Death Coroner's Comment

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

"While I can only record a finding of accidental death, the evidence in this case indicates that a greater measure of protection to…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Nelves

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

A. briefly reported in last issue M[?] Mary Neaves, wife of Mr. R. M. F. Heeves. of the "Examiner" litetary [?] died in the Moree District Hospital on…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Neeves

North West Champion · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 2

As briefly reported in last issue Mis. Mary Neeves, wife of Mr. R. M. F. Neeves, of the "Examiner" literary staff, died in the Moree District…

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MR. D. E. Kirkby Death in Sydney. Impressive Funeral

North West Champion · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 1

Deep regret was expressed throughout the north-west on Saturday when it was learned that Mr. David Emery Kirkby, one of the best known…

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Obituary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 6

Deep regret was expressed throughout the north-west When it was learned that Mr. David Emery Kirkby, a well known and respected…

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Coroner's Inquiry. Death of G. W. GRIFFITHS

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 2

Recording a finding at Moree Coroner's Court yesterday that George Willian Griffiths (28). a bush worker. died from failure of the heart's action while…

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OBITUARY Mrs. G. M. Ferry

Manilla Express · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at Tamworth on Wednesday of Mrs. Norah Mary Ferry, wife of Mr. G. M. Ferry, of Limbri and…

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Obituary. Mr J. Johnston

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in the Moree District Hospital on Thursday of Mr. John Johnston, aged 85 years. The funeral took place on Friday…

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OBITUARY Mr. E. V. Kremer

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday evening last, following a prolonged illness, of Mr. E. V. Kremer, a resident of Manilla for…

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Obituary. E. Griffiths

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

The death occurred in the Moree District Hospital on Tuesday of Euphenia Griffiths, a "coloured" woman, aged about 42 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. E. V. Kremer

Manilla Express · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Manilla, on Thursday, August 22, of Mr. Edmund Victor Kremer, a well known and highly…

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Obituary Mrs. M. M. Keelan

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 4

The death occurred at the Narrabri District Hospital on August 29, of Mrs. May . M. Keelan, aged 54 years, wife of Mr. John W. Keelan…

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Coroner's Inquiry Death of Mr. J.F. KENT

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 2

"To anyone acquainted with the deceased and knowing how desirous he always was to meet his obligations, the tragic circumstances of his death must…

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Death of Dr. Maloney In Parliament 51 Years

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 4

The death occurred in Melbourne on Thursday morning of Dr. William Robert Nuttall Maloney, M.H.R. Deceased was 86…

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