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Northern Rivers · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Obituary Funeral of Mr. W. Enright

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. W. J. Enright, who, as reported in last issue, died from injuries received when a loaded truck he was cranking, ran over…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. R. J. Carroll, Secretary of the Queensland Central Executive of the A.L.P., died on Wednesday after an illness of several months…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Smith

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Smith, of Ballina, who died in Ballina on Tuesday, took place from the Methodist Church, Lismore. on Wednesday…

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Late Mr. T. W. Tinson Impressive Memorial Service at Casino Casino

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 12

A dedication and memorial service in honour of the late Mr. T. W. Tinson was held at the Methodist Church, Casino, last…

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Somewhat Unusual Man Who Enjoyed His Own Funeral

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. C. T. Campbell, of Mayne Junction, Brisbane, went to Stradbroke Island on Tuesday to attend a funeral, says' the "Courier-Mail."…

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Death of Eminent Surgeon Dr. Roderick Macdonald

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 8

In the passing of Dr. Roderick Macdonald, owner of Coalbah Station, near Glenmorgan, (Q.), whose death occurred in St…

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Man Arrested Following Death of Woman

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

MT. ISA, Sunday:—With her throat badly gashed, Lilian Agneta May (42), married, collapsed in Miles Street early this morning and died before…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. Wheatley

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 10

A large congregation attended at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon, at the service prior to the burial of Mrs. Mary…

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Jockey Lappin's Funeral Watched by 20,000

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday:—Twenty thousand people watched jockey Lappin's funerel to-day and a large crowd gathered at Randwick…

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Many Mourners at Funeral of Apprentice Jockey Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 8

The remains of the apprentice jockey W. Lappin were buried at Randwick cemetery this afternoon, after a. service at St. Jude's, Randwick…

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Death of S. F. Edge

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 8

LONDON, Monday:—The death is announced at the age of 71, of Selwyn Francis Edge, farmer, prominently known in the motor world. Born in…

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Obituary Mr. Joe Tagget

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

The funeral of the late Joe Tagget, who was killed by the fall of a tree at Lillian Rock on Monday afternoon, took place yesterday afternoon…

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Obituary. Miss. McCLIFTY. TENTERFIELD

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 6

The death occurred at the Prince Albert Memorial Hospital of Miss Eliza McClifty. The deceased, who was 57 years of age, was a daughter of…

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Obituary Mrs. Blore

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

News was received in Woodburn last Saturday that Mrs. Blore (nee Miss Marion Williams) bad died suddenly at her home. Sylvania, Sydney, early…

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Late Mrs. A. E. Francis

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 10

A worker who silently wove the threads of service and love, died at Haberfield a few weeks ago in the person of Mrs. Alice Francis, relict of the…

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Obituary

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Peter Hile, 61, of Krambach, passed away on Sunday, in Wingham, leaving a husband, one son (John), and three daughters, one of whom, Mrs. T…

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Obituary Mrs. J. E. Blore

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The death occurred at Sylvania on Saturday of Mrs. J. E. Blore, aged 23 years. Deceased, prior to her marriage, was Miss Marion Williams, eldest…

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Obituary Mr. J. V. Griffiths

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

The death of Mr. John Vincent Griffiths occurred at his home, "Cooloogah," Homeleigh, at the age of 87. The deceased was born at…

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Death of Lismore Woman

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 6

Mrs. Agnes Jane Grebert (65), wife of Anthony Grebert, of 150 Ballina-street. Lismore, was found dead yesterday afternoon in the…

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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Reed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Ellen Reed (34). who has been ailing for the past six months, died yesterday afternoon at Tweed District Hospital. She learns a family of nine…

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