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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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OBITUARY Mr. James Wilson

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 1

After a lengthy illness, the death occurred at his late residence at Pendle Hill (near Parramatta) on Christmas Day, of Mr. James…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Lane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Lane, relict of the late Leith N. Lane, who predeceased her 14 Wars ago, died at Nyngan on December 29…

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Obituary Mr. Cecil Brown

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 1

The death of Mr. Cecil Brown, a well-known and highly respected resident of Ulamambri, occurred unexpectedly In the District…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Olive Willard

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

The death took place on Thursday, 5th inst., of Mary Olive, wife of Mr. J. Willard, of Marrickville, and mother of Alan and Max. Deceased…

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Obituary. MR. E. A. CHAUMONT

The Western Herald · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 5

Yet another one of the old and respected residents of Bourke and district passed away at the local Hospital on Sunday morning last…

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Obituary Mr. William A. Meredith

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 6

The death, occurred at Coonamble on Thursday of Mr. William Astley Meredith, aged 69 years. Deceased was born and married at Byrock and…

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Bathurst Accident Death of Ex-Sergeant Jenkinson

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 5

Critically injured when a car he was driving came, into collision with another car in William Street, Bathurst last. Thursday afternoon, Mr…

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Obituary Mr. Henry James Hall

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 3

The death took place on Sunday morning of Mr. Henry Jas. Hall, at the age of 32 years. The deceased resided at Stuart Town and had been…

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Death of Chinese

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 5

Aged about 70 years, Ah Quong died in the Dubbo District Hospital on Saturday afternoon. He collapsed owing to the extreme heat, and died soon…

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Obituary Mrs. E. Cullen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 5

Born and reared in Dubbo and married at the age of 19 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen, who died early yesterday morning, aged 82 years, had lived in…

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Obituary Mr. Armond Victor Morley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 6

Armond Victor Morley, son of Mrs. E. F. Morley and the late Mr. A. F. Morley, of Thorby Avenue, Dubbo, died suddenly at the week-end. He…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Fanny Reinhard

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

The death took place at her residence, "Ringaroo," on the 14th January, of Fanny Reinhard, widow of the late W. G. Reinhard, who…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Gleeson

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

Gilgandra residents were shocked on Thursday afternoon last to learn of the sudden death of Mr. John Peter Gleeson, aged…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Gaynon

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

John Gaynon, aged 79 years, one of the pioneers of the Gilgrtndra district, passed away suddenly at the residence of his…

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Obituary Mr. Thomas O'brien

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

The death took place yesterday at his residence, "Hillside," Eulomogo, of Mr. Thomas O'Brien, aged 73 years. Deceased was a native of Bathurst,…

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Gastro-enteritis Causes Death of Dubbo Children Parents Warned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

Gastro-enteritis has been responsible for the deaths of several children at Dubbo during the past few days, and…

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Death of Motor Pioneer

The Western Herald · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

One of the greatest of all motoring pioneers, M. Georges Bouton passed away recently in his 92nd year. Bouton must be classed with…

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Obituary. Loo Ah Weeh

The Western Herald · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

An aged Chinaman named Loo Ah Weeh, passed away in the local Hospital on Friday last. His remains were placed in the Chinese…

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Obituary Mr. D. Douglas

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 6

Mr. Dnald Douglas, aged 51 years, died in the Dubbo District Hospital on Thursday. Deceased was a native of Bulla Creek, south of the Bogan, but…

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Obituary. Mrs. Emma Sarah Browne

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 5

Mrs. Emma Sarah Browne, who passed away on the 14th of this month had been a resident of the Narromine district for 28 years. She…

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