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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Death of Mr. E. W. Dugan

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 2

Notwithstanding his lengthy illness, and the knowledge that he could not survive, the news of Mr. E. W. Dugan's death on Saturday afternoon…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 7

Shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Arniel, the wife of Mr. Thomas Arniel, died at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs…

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Toora Weenah News Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 4

It is with great sadness that I chronicle the death of Mrs. William Hubbard, of Tooraweenah. The deceased lady had been a sufferer for…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 2

The death occurred early on Saturday morning of Stanley Dennis Williams, eldest son of Mrs. P. Williams, of Percy Street, the cause of death…

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Heavy Air Fighting Severe Naval Losses Germany's Greatest Aerial Defeat Death of Bob Fitzsimmons London, Oct. 23

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 3

There was violent artillerying on the Aisne front, and a strong enemy attack north westard of Bez[?]nvaux was driven oft. Enemy aeroplanes dropped 60 bombs on…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 4

Yesterday morning Mrs. Gore, wife of .John Gore, died from an internal complaint, at hor homo on Pridham Bros.' property on the Bodaugora road…

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Death of Father Tobin. Late of Bourke. Sydney, Oct. 25

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 2

Father William Barry Tobin was found dead in bed at the Lord Jersey Hotel. He came from Bourke…

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Obituary. MRS J. RAWSON

Western Age · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 3

On Friday last a sad death occurred at the Cobar District Hospital, when, Mrs J. Rawson passed away at the age of 38 years. Deceased…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 6

On Monday night Mr. Joseph William Parr died at his residence from bronchitis after a brief illness. The deceased, who was a native of England,…

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Obituary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 1

Mrs. Hannah Wright, wife of Mr. A. G. Wright, of Myall-st., Dubbo, passed away on Monday evening, at the age of 46 years, death being due…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 2

The death occurred at a private hospital in Wellington on Friday of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Boss. The little one was only a day…

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Death of Mrs. E. D. Johnson

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 November 1917 · page 2

The death of Mrs. Ellen Johnson, wife of Mr. E. D. Johnson, of Enngonia, which we notified in last issue, caused a great deal of sorrow, not…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 November 1917 · page 5

Last night, at a late hour, Mrs. Chown, wife of Mr. David Chown, of Parkes Road, passed away at her residence, at the ago of 31 years. The…

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Death of Lieut. W. Layton

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 November 1917 · page 2

We learn with extreme regret that Lieutenant William Layton, son of Mr. W. Layton, Postmaster of Bourke, died of wounds on October 7, 1917…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1917 · page 2

On Friday last there died, at his residence, Washpon, Peak Hill road, Obley, an old resident of the west in the person of Mr. Thomas Coady. The…

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The Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 2

The remains, encased in a beautiful cedar casket, elaborately silver-mounted, were removed to Holy, Trinity Church on Wednesday night, and the…

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Death of Mr Taylor a Prominent Citizen

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 2

In his 78th year, 34 of which were spent at Dubbo, Mr. G. H. Taylor passed away at "The Pines" at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday. His end was not…

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WAR! In East Africa Germans Defeated Death Of General Maude Italians Still Holding London, Nov. 20 (By Cable.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 2

Cables from East Africa state that, the situation bas developed rapidly. The British have taken Techiwtuta with important captures, securing a…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1917 · page 4

A correspondent sends us the following further particulars of the death of Mrs. Chown, which was reported in this paper on November 15:—…

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The Late Mr. G. H. Taylor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 1

Prier to proceeding with the business of the Auctioneers Incensing Court this morning, Mr. Jas. Samuels, J.P., said at that meeting of Justices…

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