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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Obituary E. J. Carter

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 4

Edward John (Teddy) Carter, 21, after a short illness, passed away at the Narrabri District Hospital. He was employed by the Narrabri…

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Death of Sleeping Girl

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 1

There will be no inquest on the death of Rita Argall, the 25-year-old Wimmera girl, who excited medical interest throughout the world by…

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Obituary Ernest Norman Simmonds

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 August 1947 · page 4

The death occurred at Narrabri Hospital on August 13th., after a short illness, of Ernest Norman Simmonds, at the age of 46 years. He…

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Obituary John William Collins

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 September 1947 · page 4

The death occurred on August 22, at Narrabri District Hospital, of John William Collins. Deceased was the son of Mrs. Collins and the late John…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. A. Shelley

North West Champion · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 1

The death occurred in a Sydney Hospital on Sunday last of a well-known and highly respected resident of Moree, in the person of Mr. William…

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First Two Days' Evidence At Coronial Inquiry. Death of Nolene May Anderson

North West Champion · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 12

The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nolene May Anderson, who died suddenly at the home of her parents…

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OBITUARY. Henry William Strong

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 4

It was with deep sorrow and profound regret that the death of Mr. Henry William Strong, the highly esteemed husband of Mrs. Nellie Strong…

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OBITUARY Mrs. M. MURPHY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

Hardships faced by some families in the great flood of 1910 at Narrabri were recalled with the passing last week of Mrs. Maria Murphy, 82, of…

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Death of Moree's Mayor. Ald. Frederick Thelwell Yeoman

North West Champion · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 1

Last Friday evening, word was received that Alderman Frederick Thelweil Yeoman had passed away about 5.30 p.m. that day in a…

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Obituary W. Simms

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

After ailing for many years, Mr. W. Simms, 60, died in Narrabri District Hospital last Friday. Deceased, who had resided in…

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OBITUARY. Mr. A. Joseph

North West Champion · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

Mr. Albert Joseph, Managing Director of "The Northern Daily Leader," passed away at his residence, at Tamworth, shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday…

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Death of Janice Marlene Lindsay. Coroner's Inquest

North West Champion · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Janice Marlene Lindsay, who died in the Moree District Hospital on…

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Obituary J. C. Morrissey

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 4

The death occurred recently of John Charles Morrissey, 83, at his home, Tweed Heads. The late Mr. Morrissey many years ago was…

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Obituary A. E. Chaffer

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 4

The death occurred on October 14, of Mrs. A. E. Chaffer, 76. Deceased suffered a stroke about eight weeks ago, and was admitted…

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OBITUARY. Robert John Swanson

North West Champion · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1

On Sunday, 12th October, the death occurred in the Moree District Hospital of Robert John Swanson, 10-months-old son of Constable and Mrs…

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Obituary C. V. Keys

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 4

The death occurred at Narrabri on October 26, of Charles Vincent Keys, a well known and respected resident of Narrabri, at the age of…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. D. Lowe

North West Champion · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 10

Mr. William Dennis Lowe, of Warialda, died suddenly in a train when returning to Warialda after having spent a week with his niece, Mrs…

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Obituary F. J. FURPHY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 4

The death of a widely known and respected resident, Mr. Francis John Furphy, occurred in Narrabri yesterday, at the age of 68 years. The late…

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OBITUARY. Mildred Anne Flood

North West Champion · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

Mildred Anne Flood (19), younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Flood, of "Kurrabooma," Bullarah, passed away in Fairview Private Hospital…

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OBITUARY. Master A. Carter

North West Champion · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 7

The death occurred in Gunnedah Hospital early on Thursday morning of Master Arthur Carter, as the result of injuries he sustained the…

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