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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mr. V. J. McGRATH

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the Gulgong District Hospital of Vincent John McGrath, aged 49 years. He was formerly a resident of Rawsonville and Manilla,…

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Obituary Mr. Daniel Gray

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

A very well known and highly respected resident of the district passed away at his late residence at Curra Creek on Monday last, in the…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Dallas

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 6

The death of Mrs. Mary Dallas in the District Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning marked the passing of one of the oldest…

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Elong Death of Well Known Grazier District Shocked

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 4

The news of the passing away of Mr. Robert Johnstone at 9 o'clock on Sunday morning, in Sydney, came as a blow to his many friends in…

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Obituary Mr. Hunter James Hobden

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 2

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Friday last of Mr. Hunter James Hobden, at the age of 39 years. About 12…

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Obituary Ellen Grady

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 6

At the Dubbo District Hospital early on Sunday morning, Ellen, two-years-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grady. of Old Dubbo, died as the result…

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Narromine Armistice Day Death of Pioneer Bowlers Invade Town

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 8

Armistice Day was commemorated on Saturday by the usual functions at the Soldiers' Memorial. Boy Scouts, Cubs, returned soldiers…

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Obituary Mrs. A. T. Buckley

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at her home in Petersham, of Mrs. Annie Teresa Buckley, relict of the late James W. Buckley, of Richmond,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Alice May Wallace

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

The death occurred on Saturday night, at Gilgandra, at the age of 72 years, of Mrs. Alice May Wallace. The late Mrs. Wallace was…

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Obituary Mr. F. R. Jourdant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in Wellington early this morning of Mr. P. R. Jourdant, a well-known resident of that town. Mrs. M. Dowling, of Bourke…

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Obituary Mr. Frederick Robert Jourdant

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital last night of Mr. Frederick Robert Jourdant, at the age of 60 years. The deceased…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth McDERMOTT

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 8

The death occurred on Sunday, 29th ult., of Mrs. Elizabeth McDe[?]mott, a well-known resident of Armidale, at her late residence…

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Death of Mrs. M. Moran

The Western Herald · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 6

It is with feelings of deepest regret that we record the death of Mrs. May Moran, wife of Mr. Frank Moran, of Bourke, which sad…

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Death of J. F. Gavel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 6

The death took place yesterday at the Wynlong District. Hospital of Mr. J. F. Gavel, aged 75 years. Mr. Gavel, who was a brother of Mr. F. W. Gavel,…

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Obituary Frederick Robert Jourdant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 2

Mr. Frederick Robert Jourdant, a highly-esteemed resident of Wellington for 50 years, died in the District Hospital at that town on Wednesday…

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Obituary Mrs. Lucy Ayling

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The town and district received a great shock when the news came through late yesterday that Mrs. Lucy Ayling, wife of Mr. T. N…

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Obituary Thomas Spark

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 5

The death occurred at Dubbo District Hospital yesterday of Thomas Spark, aged 83 years. Deceased had lived with his only daughter (Mrs. Colohan)…

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Obituary Mrs. T. N. Ayling

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 2

After having undergone a serious operation in a private hospital at Stanmore a fortnight ago, Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Ayling, wife of Mr. T. N. Ayling,…

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Death of Old Resident of Dubbo Came Here in 1883

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Annie Bell, who was one of Dubbo's earliest residents, having carried on a business in Talbragar Street 56 years ago, died at North…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 2

The death took place at an early hour yesterday morning at the Wellington District Hospital of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, relict of the late…

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