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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Obituary James McCLINTOCK

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 4

The death of James McClintock, at the age of 90, removes from the district one of the original yarrie Lake settlers…

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OBITUARY. Mr. L. L. Cunningham

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 7

The Moree friends of Mr. Lucien ("Lou") Cunningham, Labor M.L.A. for Coogee, will regret to learn of his death, which took place suddenly at…

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Obituary Mary Ellen Walker

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly on March 15 of Mary Ellen, relict of the late Robert Walker, at the residence of her daughter, Eileen (Mrs. E. M…

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Death of Mr. "Lou" Cunningham (M.l.a.) His Loss Sadly Mourned. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 1

There was a great exodus of visitors from the country to Sydney at Easter time, especially to attend the Royal Agricultural…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Rex Edmunds

North West Champion · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 4

We received a telegram yesterday afternoon advising of the death of Mr. Rex Edmunds (31), of 137 Holterman Street, Crow's Nest, and…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. Edmunds

North West Champion · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 11

As previously briefly mentioned, the death occurred in Mater Miseracordia Hospital, Crow's Nest, on March 31, of Mr. Rex Edmunds, a…

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Obituary Horace Lillyman, Aberdeen

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 4

The death has occurred of Mr. Horace Lillyman, 72, native of Narrabri. After finishing school he went to Moree for a short-period and then…

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OBITUARY. Mr. J. T. Sweeney

North West Champion · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

The death occurred in St. Vincent's Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr. John Thomas Sweeney. Born at Inverell, the late Mr…

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Obituary D. A. and A. Lilliebridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 4

A double bereavement was suffered by the Lilliebridge family last week when their father and mother died within a few hours of each other at…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. Marsden

North West Champion · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. William Marsden (73), formerly a well-known grazier in the Moree district, passed away in "Kiora" Rest Home, Sydney, after a sudden…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. K. Frater[?]

North West Champion · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 4

Mrs. Kathlee Frater, [?] highly esteemed resident of [?] passed away [?] that centre [?]day, aged 78 years. Further…

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OBITUARY Catherine Frater

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

The death occurred at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. G. Foxe) on May 4, of Mrs. Catherine Frater (widow of the late Mr. William…

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OBITUARY. Mr. Samuel Lillyman

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. Samuel Lillyman, aged 60 years, died suddenly at his home, "Rosslen," Boggabilla, last night. Details will appear in Thursday's…

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Death of One of Moree's First Chemists. Mrs. Alice Thomas

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 5

Old Moree residents, hearing of the recent death of Mrs. Alice Thomas in Newcastle at the age of 84 years, will remember that many years ago…

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OBITUARY. Mr. S. R. Lillyman

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 4

As briefly mentioned in last issue, the death of Mr. Samuel Roy Lilly-man occurred suddenly at his name, "Rosslen," North Star, on Sunday…

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Obituary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday night at the residence of his parents, of Ronald James, only child of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Rooney, of Nandewar…

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Obituary Mrs. Ethel Jean Shaw

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 4

The death has occurred at her home at Banawell Park, of Mrs. Ethel Jean Shaw, aged 34 years. Deceased was the wife of Mr. C. B…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. E. Coulton

North West Champion · Monday 14 June 1948 · page 4

The death occurred on Wednesday last in the Moree District Hospital of a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Gravesend, in the person…

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Obituary Donald Lincoln Hardy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 4

The death occurred of Donald Lincoln Hardy, on Sunday June 6, at Rankin Park Hospital, New Lambton. Deceased was the son of Mrs. E…

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OBITUARY. Mr. M. H. McC Kindred

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 4

As briefly mentioned in Monday's issue of the "Champion," the death of Mr. Mervyn Hugh McCook Kinred, postmaster at Moree for the past 21…

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