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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1949

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Obituary John Thomas Smith

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 September 1949 · page 4

The death occurred at Narrabri District Hospital of an old identity of this district, John Thomas Smith, 81 years, after three months' illness…

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Obituary John Francis Clear

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

It was with much regret that a large circle of friends in Narrabri and district learned of the sad circumstances surrounding the deaths…

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Obituary John Thomas McMAHON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

The death occurred at Narrabri on September 15, of an old and highly respected grazier and pioneer of the north west, in the person of Mr. John…

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OBITUARY. Mr. W. P. Boydell

North West Champion · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

Mr. William Pearce Boydell, son of the late Bingara district pioneer, John Francis Boydell, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, 24th…

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Insisted on "Good Time" at Funeral

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 8

A New York cable states that five hundred friends and relatives tried to carry out to the letter the last wishes of Sofi Marion that they have…

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Obituary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 6

Mr. Walter George Rooney, an old and respected identity of Narrabri, died suddenly last Saturday morning after a long illness…

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Obituary Robert Dawson

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 4

The death has occurred of Mr. R. Dawson, of Myall Vale, Manilla. Deceased, who was born at Greta 63 years ago, came to Narrabri district…

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OBITUARY. Mr. James Brand

North West Champion · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 1

The death Occurred in Sydney last night of Mr. James Brand, formerly a well-known resident of Moree. His body will be brought to Moree for…

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OBITUARY. Mr. V. A. R. MacKenzie

North West Champion · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 1

The Union Jack was flown at half mast at the Moree Services Club to-day for a returned soldier and well-known Moree resident, Mr. Vivian…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. G. McLellan

North West Champion · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 4

Mr Robert Glen McLellan, one of the most widely known and respected citizens of Moree, passed away at a private hospital, Waverley, Sydney…

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OBITUARY. Mr. A. W. Thompson

North West Champion · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 2

Widely known throughout the Weemelah and Moree districts, and highly respected by all who knew him, Mr. Albert William Thompson, aged…

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Thousands Attend Funeral of Late Sir Frederick Jordan. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 1

Federal and State Ministers, members of the legal profession and thousands more attended a service at St. Andrew's…

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Tragic Death Of Pallamallawa Boy

North West Champion · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

Ivan Macey, 12 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Macey, of Pallamallawa, passed away this morning, the cause of death believed to be…

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Obituary T. W. Waugh

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 4

The sudden death of Thomas Walter Waugh, 53, shocked the community and all who knew him. His passing came at the height of his life's work…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. R. Purse

North West Champion · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 3

After a short illness, Mrs. Rosemary Purse, aged 78 years, passed away in the Moree District Hospital on Tuesday morning…

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Funeral Delayed While Mourners Dig Grave. Perth

North West Champion · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 1

Two hundred relatives and friends of the late G. Gibbs, of Karragulien, who went to the Guildford Cemetery yesterday to…

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OBITUARY. Mr. R. Warrener

North West Champion · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 1

A returned sailor from the 1914-18 War, Mr. Roy Warrener, aged 69 years, died after a long illness in the Moree District Hospital on Saturday,…

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