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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Came West Almost 100 Years Ago Death of Mrs. Beasley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 3

Almost a century ago Mrs. Emily Jane ("Granny") Beasley, then a baby, was a member of one of the early pioneering families that crossed…

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Obituary Denis Arthur Gavin

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 3

Mr. Denis Arthur Gavin, who died in Lithgow Hospital last week, was an old and respected resident of that town for a great number of years…

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Obituary Mr. A. Reberger

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 2

After a short illness in the Dubbo District Hospital, Mr. Alexander Reberger died yesterday shortly alter noon. He was born at Currawarna,…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Mabel Amelia Brennan

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at the Gilgandra District Hospital on Thursday, 22nd December, of Mrs. Mabel Amelia Brennan, aged 67 years, the…

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Obituary Miss Mary Ann Simpson

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 1

The death of Miss Mary Ann Simpson, who was widely and popularly known in the Coonabarabran district, occurred on Monday morning…

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Obituary Mrs. Agnes Mart Yeo

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 11

The death occurred on Thursday, 22nd December, in Chinnock private hospital, Gilgandra, of Mrs. Agnes Mary Yeo, at the age of 72…

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The Yeoval News Obituary Mrs. Alice Knight

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 8

The death took place at her residence on Christmas eve of Mrs. Alice Knight, at the age of 52 year. Her sudden passing away in her…

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Death of Mr. A. Gill

The Western Herald · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

Another old resident of Bourke, in the person of Mr. Alexander Gill, died suddenly on Monday last. The deceased was a pensioner, lived…

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Obituary Mr. John Bell

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 4

The death took place at a private hospital in Dubbo on Thursday evening of Mr. John Bell, of "Waratah," Brisbane Street, an old and esteemed…

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Obituary Mr. Robert Walker

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

Death took from our mist an old Gilgandra and district identity in the person of Mr. Robert Walker, aged 88 years, who passed away at…

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Late Mrs. Beasley Was Great-Great Grandmother

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Emily ("Grannie") Beasley, who died at Dubbo last Friday, was a great-great grandmother. A member of a well-known Mudgee…

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Death of Infant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

Mavis Josephine, the seven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks, of North Dubbo, died in the District Hospital last night, after a…

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Funeral of Late John Bell

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

At the funeral of the late John Bell in the Presbyterian section of the Dubbo cemetery on Friday afternoon, many beautiful wreaths were laid on…

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Obituary Mr. Henry James King

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

Henry James King, who died at Orange on Saturday, after a brief illness, was one of the town's business pioneers and best citizens. Born in…

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Late Mrs. Yeo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 4

As briefly reported in last issue, there passed away on Thursday, Decamber 22, at Chinnock private hospital Gilgandra, Mrs. Agnes Mary…

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Death Of Child

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 4

Edward Francis, three-year-oid son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wheatley, Gilgandra, passed away at the District Hospital in the early hours of…

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His Last Shout Digger's "Wet" Funeral

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 10

After the burial of the late Mr. E. H. Coleman, of Perth, who was a member of the executive of the 11th Battalion (A.I.F.) Association,…

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Late Mrs C. H. BARTON Leaves £1,000 to Wellington Hospital A Thoughtful Legacy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

The late Mrs. C. H. Barton, who died at Wellington a few weeks ago, was one of the greatest benefactors that…

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Obituary Mr. Joseph Corry

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 7

At the Mendooran C.W.A. hospital on Wednesday last, Mr. Joseph Corry, of Neilrex, passed away. Deceased, who was 83 years of age,…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Hart

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

Mrs. Jane Hart passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. Dolan, in Dandaloo Street, on Monday after a long illness. Deceased,…

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