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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mrs. E. J. Sweeney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

Mrs. Eliza Jane Sweeney, of "Pack-view," Sandy Creek, via Cobbora, died in the Dubbo District Hospital yesterday afternoon, after a few hours…

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Death of Mr. D.h. Dunlop

The Western Herald · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

Brief word from Cobar last Sunday night stated that Mr. D.H. Dunlop had passed away that evening. The late Mr. Dunlop had…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Godfrey

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 6

Following a fortnight's illness at the Dubbo District Hospital, the death took place at the institution early yesterday morning, of Mrs. Sarah…

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Death of His Holiness Pope Pius X1 World Mourns a Saintly Man Pope's Last Words Were "Peace, Peace" Rome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 1

After two severe heart attacks, Pope Pius XI died to-day. News of his death caused large crowds to gather, and kneel in prayer. Hundreds wept when the rumor that His Holiness had passed away was…

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Obituary Mr. H. F. Bode

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mr. Hubert Francis Bode, an engineer in the Department of Railways, who…

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Death of Pope Pius Brilliant Scholastic Career "Devoted Life To World"

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Pope Pius XI. died at 5.31 a.m. (2.31 a.m. Sydney time) on Friday. Shortly before the end it was…

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Death of Pope Pius

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

THE death of Pope Pius XI lias taken from the world a saintly man who strove not only for the welfare of his own Catholic people,…

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Obituary Mr, P. Kennon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The death took place at the Dubbo district Hospital early on Sunday morning of Mr. Percy Kennon, aged 37. Deceased, who was a Scotsman,…

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Death of Dr. Webb Member For Hurstville Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

Dr. J. E. Webb, M.L.A. for Hurstville, and formerly Mayor of the municipality, died at a private hospital at Bexley this morning, aged 51. He was…

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Death Of Mr. Percy Kennon

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at the Dubbo District Hospital on Sunday morning of Mr. Percy Kennon, a well known plumber, late of Trangie,…

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Obituary Infant's Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. Wakefield, of North Dubbo, whose 4½-months-old son, John Henry, died in the District Hospital…

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OBITUARY John Harrison

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Coonamble West, on 6th. inst, of Mr. John Harrsion, at the age of 59 years…

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Death of Pope Pius Brilliant Scholastic Career

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

Popo Pius XI died at 5.31 a.m. (2.31 a.m. Sydney time) on Friday. Shortly bofore the end it was announced that…

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Local News Death of Former District Resident

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

Residents of Gilgandra and Tooraweenah districts will regret to learn of the death, of Mr. William C. Brerinan, late of 'Laurel Hiils,'…

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Obituary Mrs. Maria May Bleechmore

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

The death took plate at a private hospital on Monday afternoon last of Mrs. Maria May Bleechmore, relict of the late Sergeant…

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Death of Pope Last Hours of Pius Xi. a Great Pontiff

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6

Messages from Rome state that His Holiness Pius XI. died at 5.21. am. (2.31 a.m. Sydney time on Friday)…

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Death of Mr. D.H. Dunlop. Good Cobar Citizen and Western Pioneer

The Western Herald · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

The death of Mr. David Dunlop, J.P., and Cobar District Coroner, which took place at the Cobar District Hospital early on…

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Obituary Mrs. George Dutfield

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

The sud news was received yesterday of the death of Mrs. George Dutfield, of Longueville, and her sudden passing away came as a great…

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Obituary Mr. T. E. Caddel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 6

The death took place at the Dubbo District Hospital last night of Thomas Edgar Caddel, aged 62 years, after a short illness. Deceased, who was a…

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Death Of Uralla Resident

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

The death has occurred at Uralla of Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret Robson, 60, re[?]ict of the late Mr, David Robson. Deceased, who was born at…

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