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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Late Mrs. Bootle Funeral at Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mrs. Keith Bootle, which took place last Friday afternoon, was attended by a large number of sympathisers representative…

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Mother And Baby Both Shot Through The Head Is It Murder? Funeral Stopped Bodies Found in Burnt Hut Narrandera

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 1

A post-mortem examination of the bodies of Mrs. Jane Gash (31) and her two-years-old son, whose charred remains were found in the…

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Obituary Late Mr. C. L. PURVIS 85 Years In Dubbo And District

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 10

The death occurred at his residence, "Brocklen," Dubbo, on Friday morning, at the age [?] of Mr. Charles Lloyd [?] Canon…

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Community Mourns Late Mrs. R. Woodgate. Died on Mothers’ Day

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 1

There is no grief more poignant than that occasioned by the loss of a good mother; no loss more real than that of a…

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Mendooran Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 10

Residents of Mendooran and district were deeply grieved and shocked when they heard of the sudden passing of Mrs. Flora Louisa Joan…

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Death of Former District Resident

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 6

Residents of this district, and particularly at Tooraweenah, will regret to learn of the death of Mr. William Waterford, at the age of [?]…

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Obituary. Dulcie Bootle

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 5

A sad death occurred last Friday, when Mrs. Dulcie Bootle, wife of Mr. Keith Bootle, passed away after an illness of s few days. Deceased was…

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Obituary Mr. Andrew Joseph Zell

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 3

The death took place at his residence, Black Rock on Monday last, of Mr. Andrew Joseph Zell, at the age of 84 years, [?] removing from…

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Obituary Mr. Walter T. Wright

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 9

At the Dubbo District Hospital last Thursday, the death occurred of Walter Thomas Wright, at the age of 94 years. Deceased, who…

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Death of Mr. M. R. Dow

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 4

The death occurred in Wilcannia Hospital on 2nd May, of Mr. Munro Boss Dow, at the age of 75 years. Deceased was a resident of…

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Obituary Mrs. Sophia Lincoln

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

The death took place at a private hospital early, yesterday morning of Mrs. Sophia Lincoln, aged 69 years. She was the wife of Mr. Thomas…

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No Further Clues In Narrandera Tragedy Death of Mother and Child Narrandera, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 1

No further clues were unearthed to-day in connection with the death of Mrs. Jane Maria Gash and her son, Stanley, aged 2½, although…

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GOLLAN Death of Mr. Zell

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

Rain is still badly needed in this district. Unfortunately we did not get any further rain to follow up the useful fall of a fortnight ago…

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Obituary Sergt. William Thomas Smith

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 2

Death came with tragic suddenness to Sergeant William Thomas Smith at his home at Bodangora yesterday morning. For some time past…

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Obituary Mr. William Vincent Owens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 4

Passed away at Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday, William Vincent Owens (46), of 76 Gipps Street, North Dubbo. Deceased, who was a…

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BUDANGORA Death of Sergt. Smith

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

It is with deep regret we report the death, of our loved friend, Sgt. Wm. Smith. For years he has been our correspondent and not only our…

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Obituary. Mrs Sophia Lincoln

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 8

The death occurred at Dubbo last Friday of Mrs Sophia Lincoln. The deceased was the wife of Thomas Lincoln, of "Glen Ayr," Trangie, and…

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OBITUARY Mr. Andrew Joseph Zeil

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 3

The death took place at his residence, Black Rock, Wellington, last week, of Mr. Andrew Joseph Zell, at the age of 84 years, thus…

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Death of Well-known Pensioner Mir. Edward Standing

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 6

The death took place at the Gilgandra District Hospital on Monday morning, of Mr. Edward Standring aged 80 years. Deceased, who was…

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Yeoval Death of John Patrick Miskell District Identity General News Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 2

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital of Mr. John Patrick Miskell, at the age of 57 years. The deceased, who had not been in good…

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