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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary. MRS. T. E. BASSETT

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 8

As briefly stated in our issue of Monday last, the sad death tookplace at her residence in Bank Street, of Rose Hannah Bassett,…

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Obituary. Charles Alexander Silcock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

Charles Alexander Silcok, aged 43, died as a the result of a motor lorry accident on Monday evening last. As already stated, the deceased leaves' a…

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A State Funeral. the Passing of Mr. H. E. PRATTEN

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 8

The late Hon. Herbert Edward Pratten. M.H.R., who passed away with such tragic suddenness last Monday night, was buried in the Northern Suburbs…

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Dubbo District News. Trangie. Death of J. T. O'NEILL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 5

Quite a gloom was cast over the town when word was received on Tuesday morning of the death of one of our esteemed business men in the…

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Sudden Death of Henry Bligh Robinson

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 6

The death of Henry Bligh Robinson, aged 72 years, occurred suddenly about 26 miles out of Condobolin on Tuesday May 8. Deceased…

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Death of Veteran Mail Carrier

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

After having driven His Majesty's mail between Cowra and Burrowa for a quarter of a century, per sulky and horse, then by coach, and finally by…

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Death of Veteran Mailman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 4

After having driven His Majesty's mail between Covvra and Burowa for a quarter of a century, per sulky and horse, then by conch, and finally by…

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Obituary. Emily Haines

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 6

Emily Haines, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Bird, in Fitzroy-street, in the early hours of last Saturday, after being in failing health…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emily Haines

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Emily Haines, an old resident, died at her residence in Fitzroy-street, Dubbo, on Saturday, aged 78 years. Deceased, who leaves a fatuity of three…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 11

The death took place yesterday afternoon at the Wellington Hospital of Mr. Alfred Henry Keith, who had attained the age of 72…

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Obituary. John Mead Garnsey

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

The death look place in the District Hospital on Sunday afternoon of a well-known old resident of the district John Mend Garusey at the age…

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Obituary. William Henry James Munday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

William Henry James Monday, aged 33, died in the District Hospital on Tuesday last at 10 o'clock after an illness of only a few days…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 5

The death occurred at St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, on Thursday last, of Mrs. Ellen Thompson, wife of Mr. Emanuel Thompson,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Anne McGEORGE

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

The very sad death took place at the Wellington District Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Anne McGeorge, wife of Mr. Leslie McGeorge, at the early…

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Obituary. Joseph James

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

Another link with the early days of Dubbo is broken by the death of Joseph James, at the ripe old age of 87. Mr. James passed away at his home…

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Death of the Rajah of Pudakota. Paris, Monday Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

The death has occurred of the Rajah of Pudakota following two operations…

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Saw Dubbo Grow. Death of Fine Old Pioneer. Mr. Joseph James

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 2

The death of Joseph James which took place at his home in Cobborah-street on Saturday, marks the last chanter in the career of a great old…

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Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Rogers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 9

THE death took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. Smith, of Nyrang, of a very well-known and highly respected resident…

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Death of Mrs. Martin

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

Mrs. Ann Martin, who died at Orange early in the week at the age of 70 years, was predeceased bu her husband, Mr. M. J. Martin, some years. She was…

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The Late Mr. Pratten's Last Speech. Improvement of Moving Pictures. Influence of Moving Pictures on Children. Canberra, May 20th

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

The last speech made in the Federal Parliament by the late Mr. H. E. Pratton, Minister for Trade and Customs, was a plea for the establishment of a…

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