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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1932

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Death of Ex-resident

Western Age · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

News was received in town on Friday last of the death of Mr. Harry Herrick, in Sydney where he was resided for some years past. Mrs…

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Death of Mrs. W. Hall Aged 71 Years

Western Age · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday night last of Mrs. Hall, wife of Mr. W. Hall, of Warren. She is survived by a family of four children, viz: Mrs…

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Nyngan News Two Destructive Fires Death of Well-known Ex-resident

Western Age · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

About £40 will be the nett result of the New Year sports and ball organised by the C.W.A. at Coolabah. in spite of extremely hot weather, there…

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The Late Mrs. G. RANKIN Impressive Service (From our Special Cortamundra Correspondent)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

There was a large and very representative district gathering, on Monday afternoon, of last week, at the uneral of the late Mrs. Rankin,…

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Ancient History. Death of Thackeray

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

The death of William Makepeace Thackeray occurred on December 24, 1863. Thackeray died on the Eve of Christmas, Justin McCarthy has…

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Obituary Richard Sparkes

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

THE death took place at the Wellington Hospital on Friday last of Mr. Richard Sparkes. at the age of 62 years. The deceased had been in…

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Obituary Harold Walter Meyers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 1

A sad death occurred at the Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday, when Harold Walter Meyers, aged 29, passed away after a brief illness of three days…

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Death of Wealthy Miser £306 Odd Found on Old Age Pensioner

Western Age · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Edward Warren, aged about 78, an old age pensioner, has lived in Cobar for the last few years as a recluse, and he would be the last person…

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Sudden Death of Nora O'Brien

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 6

Following an attack of whopping cough, Miss Nora O'Brien, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. O'Brien, developed mening[?]tis and on…

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Obituary William Prichard Bassett

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

THE whole town was shocked on Wednesday morning when it was reported that Mr. William Prichard Bassett, the well-known…

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The Late Mr. Charles Bell

The Western Herald · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

We regret to learn that Mr. Charles Bell, aged 45, who was employed as a chef at Janadra Station was seized with a best stroke on Wednesday and…

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Your Own Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Well then it's your own funeral if you do not make a success of your chosen profession, and if you like your work you can get a great deal of joy…

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Death of Young Wellington Solicitor William Pritchard Bassett

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

William Pritchard Bassett, the well-known young solicitor, died suddenly at his residence in Wellington on Wednesday' morning He was taking his…

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Obituary Catherine Sheridan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 6

Miss Catherine Sheridan, 11 Gipp-street passed away in the District Hospital yesterday afternoon, after a very brief illness. Deceased, who has lived…

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The Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

The funeral of the late Ernest John Greentree left his parents' residence at 4 p.m. yesterday, a large crowd following the cortege to the graveside…

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Obituary Catherine Sheridan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

After a short illness, Miss Catherine Sheridan, who has lived in Dubbo for many years with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fitzgerald, of 11 Gipps-street, died in…

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Obituary Thomas Richardson

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 4

Thomas Richardson, a well-known resident of Dubbo, died in the District Hospital on Friday night. Deceased, who was 86 years of age, was a native…

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Death of Mr. Chiplin Recalls Reminiscences

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 6

THE following further particulars of the life of Mr. Chiplin will be found of great public interest:- Mr. John Westen Hargraves…

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