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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary Enid Marjory Sunderland

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

At the Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sunderland, of North Dubbo, passed away at the age of one…

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Obituary William Grosvenor Mead

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

William Grosvenor Mend, an old and highly respected resident of tills town, died at his residence in Roper-street on Saturday morning. Deceased, who was…

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Obituary Mrs. Minnie May Zoe Cosier

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

A very sad death took place, at the Wellington District Hospital on Thursday night last, when Mrs. Minnie May Zoe Cosier, wife of Mr…

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Death of Jockey J. Troy Fall in the Steeplechase Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

Cross-country jockey J. Troy was totally injured when his mount, Burraform fell in the Steeplechase on Saturday at Randwick. Troy…

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Alleged Murder Death of Mary McNAMARA Accused Loved Her Sydney

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

The trial commenced at the Central Court to-day, before Judge Halse Rogers, of Michael John McHugh (36), carpenter, who was charged with the…

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Obituary Luke Brennan

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

The death occurred in the Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday of Luke Brennan, at the age of 72 years. Deceased, who was a resident of Trangie…

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Obituary Mr. William Askett

Western Age · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

William Askett, one of the good old [?] passed away at Wrightville last week at the ripe old age of 33, of which 35 years were spent in the…

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Death of Jockey J. Troy Fall in the Steeplechase

Western Age · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 3

Cross-country jockey J. Troy was fatally injured when his mount, Burraform, fell in the Steeplechase on Saturday at Randwick. Troy…

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Nyngan Topics The New Weir - Hospital Benefit Concert—Football Matters— Pixie Golf Winners—Obituary —C.W.A.—Personal Pars PERSONAL

Western Age · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

Mr. K. Kidston ([?]) has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. J. Rice, and old employee of Miowera Station, is lenving the district…

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OBITUARY Death of Mr. G. G. Bentley

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

The death occurred on Saturday at Hurstville, of Mr. George Gunnel Bentley, at the age of 86 years. He had been ailing for the past twelve…

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Obituary Susanah Bright

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

Susanah Bright, a highly respected resident of this town, died suddenly yesterday morning. The deceased-lady, who was 66 years of age, had been…

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SUICIDE Death of Dubbo Resident Suffered-intense Pains

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

At an inquest into the death of William Grosvenor Mead, the Coroner (Mr. H. T. Adams) returned a verdict of suicide…

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Nyngan Topics The New Weir--Hospital Benefit Concert--Football Matters-- Pixie Golf Winners--Obituary--C.W.A.--Personal Pars PERSONAL

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 8

Mr. K. Kidston (Buddabadah) has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. J. Rice, an old employee of Miowera Station, is leaving the district…

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Obituary Susannah Bright

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 1

The death occurred rather suddenly on Wednesday of Susanah Bright, at her late residence, Mitchell Street. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was…

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Death of a Western Pioneer. Mr Willoughby Thorne

The Western Herald · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of an old and respected pioneer of the west in the person of Mr. Willoughby Thorne,…

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Nearly 99 Years Of Age. Death Of Mrs Gunning. Grand Old Narromine Lady

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 4

The death occurred at 3.30 a.m. on Tuesday morning of Mrs Harriett Ann Gunning, of Narromine, and widow at the late Alfred Phillip…

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Obituary Arthur John Fish

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

The body of the late Arthur John Fish (43) was discovered lying in the bush adjacent to him home at Wyoming, Obley Road, yesterday…

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Obituary William Artlett

Western Age · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

William Artlett, one of the good old pioneers, passed away at Wrightville recently at the ripe old age of 83, of which 35 years were spent in the…

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Death of Narromine Lady Nearly 100 Years Old

Western Age · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

The death occurred at Narromine on Tuesday of last week of Mrs. Harriett Ann Gunning, widow of the late Alfred Phillip Gunning. Had the deceased…

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Nyngan News Opening Golf Season—P. and C. Association—Bogan River Up— Good Fishing—M.U.I.O.O.F. Matters—Obituary—Personal Pars Football Coach

Western Age · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

Nyngan's coach for the football season is Mr. L. Heath, of Newtown. BOGAN RIVER UP—FISHING PLENTIFUL…

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