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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary Francis Richard Flynn

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

Francis Richard Flynn, a native of Cork (Ireland) died in the District Hospital this morning. Deceased, who was 60 years of age, was a…

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Obituary Mrs. William Francisco

Western Age · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 2

On Thursday last, death removed from our midst a well known midst highly respected resident and native of Colbar in the person of Mrs. William…

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Nyngan News Golden Wedding—Birthday of Nyngan C.W.A.—Death of exNynganite — Hospital Matters— P.P. Board's Doings—Sporting NYNGAN C.W.A Eight Years Old

Western Age · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 2

The C.W.A. linen ten for the Nyngan Hospital, held in the grounds last Wednesday afternoon. was very successful, a large of people…

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Nyngan News Golden Wedding-- Birthday of Nyngan C.W.A.-- Death of ex-Nynganite-- Hospital Matters-- P.P. Board's Doings-- Sporting Items NYNGAN C.W.A. Eight Years Old

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 3

The C.W.A. linen tea for the Nyngan Hospital, held in the grounds last Wednesday afternoon, was very successful, a large number of people…

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Obituary Francis Richard Flynn

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

On Wednesday, at the Dubbo District Hospital, Francis Richard Flynn, who hailed from 'Cork, Ireland, breathed his last at the age of 69…

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Death of Mr. A. F. Clune

The Western Herald · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

Word reached town on Tuesday last that Mr. A. F. Clune, manager of Talyealye Station had died the previous day, on the road to Bourke…

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Obituary Ann Mary Green

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 4

Ann Mary Green, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents in the Dubbo district, peacefully passed away at the residence of her niece,…

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Obituary Mr. Leo Hannelly

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 2

THE death took place at Randwick Hospital on Thursday last of Mr. Lee Hannelly, a well-known resident of Stuart Town. The death of Mr…

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Obituary Lorna Frances Holden

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Holden, of 34 Bourke Street, are mourning the death of their infant daughter Lorna Frances, which sad event occurred at their…

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Obituary Gladys May Sutton

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 4

Sorrow has entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sutton, of the Coonamble Road. At the District Hospital yesterday, their 12-year-old daughter,…

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Nyngan News Child Injured by Car—blue and Gold Ball—child Lost and Found—sportinc Items—personal Pars—obituary Child Knocked by Car

Western Age · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 3

When leaving the Town Hall on Friday afternoon after the practice for the concert, one of the little girls from the Public School, viz., Bobbie…

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Nyngan News Child Injured by Car -- Blue and Cold Bali -- Child Lost and Found -- Sporting Items -- Personal Pars -- Obituary Child Knocked by Car

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 3

When leaving the Town Hall on Friday afternoon after the practice for the concert, one of the little girls from the Public School, viz. Bobbie…

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Obituary Gladys May Sutton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 1

The death occurred at the District Hospital on Tuesday of Gladys May Sutton, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sutton, of Coonamble Road…

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Obituary Henry Millward

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 1

The funeral of the late Henry Millward, who was found dead at Barbigal early in the week, took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred in…

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Obituary Ellen Kelly

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 4

Mrs. Ellen Kelly, a highly respected resident of Trangie, and wife of Mr. Morris Kelly, of "Nundora," died in a private hospital at Dubbo on Saturday…

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Obituary Bert H. E. Ratkey

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 1

On Sunday the interment in the church of England section of the Dubbo cemetery took place of the body of Bert Halt Edward Ratkey, which…

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Obituary Deaths of Old Cobar Identities Mrs. A. A. MOYLE

Western Age · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 3

The death occurred in Lithgow Hospital on Friday of Mrs. Ann Agnes Moyle, of Mortstreet. Deceased, who was 16 years of age, had been an…

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Alleged Murder Trial of James Devine Seque To Death of Taxi-Man SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court today, James Edward Devine was charged with the murder of Frederick Herbert Moffitt, who was found dead at…

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Obituary Mrs. Annie Chiplin

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 2

There passed away at Drummoyne, this morning, Mrs. Annie Chaplin, wife of the late Sub-Inspector J. Chiplin, at the advanced age of 86…

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Sudden Death Of Brightlights Manageress. Body Taken to Morgue Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 1

Miss Blanche Hanks, aged 48 years, formerly manageress of Brightlights Ltd., was found early this morning in her room at the home of Nathan…

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