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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary Mrs. Fanny Katherine Sullivan

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 2

A very sad death took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Saturday morning last when Mrs. Fanny Katherine Sullivan passed away at…

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Fall From Horse Proves Fatal Death of George Yook Tong

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 2

While riding along Arthur Street yesterday morning at about 11 o'clock a young Chinese named George Yook…

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Obituary Miss M. J. Leech

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

[?] Jane Leech (28) died at Men- [?] on Sunday afternoon, after an [?] of some weeks. She was the [?] child of Mrs. M. Leech, of…

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OBITUARY Mr. Joseph Hewitt

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 7

The death took place last week at Old Dubbo, of Mr. Joseph Hewitt, at the age of 97. The deceased, who was born at Fish River, in the…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. Hewitt

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 8

An old resident of the Yeoval district passed away in the Dubbo Hospital last week, namely, Mr. J. Hewitt, at the age of 97 years. The…

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Child's Death Danger of Lights SYDNEY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

Betty Myra Whitford, aged four years, was fatally burned while playing with a candle at her home at Punchbowl last night…

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Pilot's Death Finding of Accidental Death MELBOURNE

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

At the inquest held in Melbourne concerning the death of Flying Officer A. F. Chalman, who crashed in a plane at Whittlesea, evidence was…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Joseph Cashel

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 2

The death took place very suddenly yesterday of a well-known resident in the person of Mr. Thomas Joseph Cashel, at the great age of…

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Obituary Mr. A. H. Benham

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 8

Alfred Henry Benham, aged 68, died suddenly at his home in Cobborah Street on Saturday morning, and was buried in the Methodist section of the…

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Obituary Late Mr. William Hoskings

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

The unexpected death of Mr. William Hosking, of Marran, Mendooran. on Thursday last, came as a great shock to the district…

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Obituary Death of Well Known District Identity Mrs. M. V. Murray, of Collie

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 4

It is with deep regret we chronicle the death of Mullilah Vernon, wife of Mr. A. K. Murray, of "Adelaide Vale," Collie, who…

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Obituary Baby Gardoll

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 2

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Monday night last, of Glenys Gardoll, 15 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Obituary Roma Buley Cole

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

At the Base Hospital, Orange, on Tuesday, Roma Buley Cole, of Dubbo Street, Warren, passed away at the age of 34 years, after a long illness…

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The Late Mrs. Nelson a Cherished Pioneer Life Crammed Full of Activity, Incidents and Adventure

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 1

Picture Coonabarabran in its infant days, in splendid isolation, with Maitland its. [?]sest rail point, five "juice" dispensaries…

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Obituary Mr. E. T. H. Hackney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 4

At his home, "Marylands," via Dubbo yesterday, Edgar Thomas Henry Hackney, aged 64 years, passed away. Deceased was the son of Mr. and…

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Turning the Pages of Dubbo's Past Happenings in 1909 Hospital Difficulties Death of Town Clerk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 5

To revive memories of other days in Dubbo, and to recall personalities and incidents in the history of this town, "The Liberal" is…

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Obituary Mr. Charles Joseph Miller

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

Another old native of the district has passed away in the person of Mr. Charles Joseph Miller, at the age of 74 years, his death taking…

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Obituary Mr. S. J. Lavarack

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 3

The death took place at his residence, Quinn Street, on Friday night, of Mr. Sidney James Lavarack, aged 73. Deceased had not been enjoying…

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Death of Infant

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at the Gilgandra District Hospital on Tuesday morning of Katherine, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G…

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Late George Mullins Funeral at Parkes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 5

The funeral of the late George Mullins, which took place at Parkes on Tuesday afternoon, was attended by a large and representative gathering…

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