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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary William Avis

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

After a short illness, William Avis died at his home, 156 Darling-street, early this morning. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, was a well-known…

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Obituary Mr. James Gibbs

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 2

On Thursday night last another of the very old hands passed away in the person of Mr. James Gibbs at his home at Geurie. Deceased…

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Death of Mr. C. Readford

The Western Herald · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 2

The death occurred in the Warren District Hospital on Saturday week of Mr. Charles M. Readford. Deceased was 67 years of age, and was born at…

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Death of Mrs. Sharp

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 5

Sympathy is extended to Mrs. T. Green, wife of our local station master, in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Sharp, of Cootamundra. The,…

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Death of Mr. L. H. Snelling. Well-known Dubbo Resident. Large And Representative Funeral

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 5

After having lived in Dubbo for over 40 years, Louis Henry Snelling died in a private hospital on Saturday afternoon, aged 58 years…

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Obituary [?] Ann Owens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 1

[?]curred at her late resi[?] Street, North Dubbo, [?] night of Sarah Ann Ownes, [?] and well-known resident of…

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Obituary Sarah[?]ann Owens

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

At her late residence, 103 Fitzroy-street, North Dubbo, Sarah Ann Owens passed away on Thursday night last. An old and highly respected resident…

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Obituary Mrs. Lily Mary Cox

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 2

The death took place at St. Helen's private hospital, Orange, during the early hours of yesterday morning, of Mrs. Lily Mary Cox,…

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The Late Mr. Donald Macleod

The Western Herald · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 3

THe following, which appeared in a recent issue of the "Narracoorte Herald" (S.A.) is a tribute to the memory of the late Mr. D. Macleod…

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OBITUARY Alexander Earsman

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 July 1931 · page 2

An old and highly respecte'd resident of the Gilgandra and Balladoran districts died at the local District Hospital on Sunday morning last, in…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Peters

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 July 1931 · page 3

After an illness, which only commenced on Saturday last, death claimed another of our old identities in the person of Mrs. Jane…

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Nyngan News Death of Well-known Resident Fancy Dress Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 4

The M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge, at Hermidale, has built a hall which will be officially opened shortly. Visitors from other towns will attend the opening…

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Obituary Baby Miller

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 2

The death took place at the residence of her grand parents in Pierce Street, on Saturday morning last, of Olive Margaret Miller, the…

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Late Andrew Peck Largely Attended Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the int Andrew Peek, who was recently drowned in the Macquarie River, took place to the Church of England portion of the cemetery on…

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Death of M.L.C. Mr. James Hoad Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney lost night of Mr. James Hood, M.L.C., father of Mr. Kenneth Hoad, M.L.A., at the age of 73 years…

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Death of Mrs. Buglar

The Western Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

A private were was received in town on Monday stating that Mrs. Buglar was buried that mrning. The deceased lady evidently died the…

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Death of Mr. J. Mungovan

The Western Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

Word reached Bourke on Monday morning that Mr. J. Mungovan had passed away on Snnday afternoon in Sydney. The deceased was a well…

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Andrew Peck's Funeral Masons Lead Cortege

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 1

Rev. C. W. Leavers conducted a short service in Holy Trinity Church, Dubbo, on Saturday afternoon, where the body had been resting…

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Obituary James Leslie Walkom

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon, after an illness of only a few days, James Leslie Walkom, at the early age of 23 years, passed away at his home, Derribong…

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Nyngan News Death of Well-known Resident Fancy Dress Carnival

Western Age · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 4

The M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge, at Hermidale, has built a hall which will be officially opened shortly. Visitors from other towns will attend the opening…

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