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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mr. G. M. Edwards

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

Only a few days' illness preceded the death at a private hospital in Dubbo last night of Mr. George Martin Edwards, aged 74 years. Born at…

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Death of Old Identity Mrs. Jane Matilda Balderson

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

Tre death occurred on Tuesday morning at the Gulargambone Hospital of Mrs. Jane Matilda Balderison, of "Weenya," Gulargambone…

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Obituary. MR. T.A. MATHEWS

The Western Herald · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

We clip the following from the "Western Age" Cobar. The death occurred at 2.30 a.m on Sunday 12th February, of Mr…

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Obituary Mr. G. M. Edwards

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

There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. G. M. Edwards, who died on Wednesday night and was buried in the Methodist section of the…

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Obituary Patricia Ferry

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

A sad death took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Saturday night last, when Patricia, the four year old daughter of Mr. and…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. Henry

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

The death occurred on 17th February of Mrs. Jane Henry, of Yarrandale, at the age of 80 years. Interment took place in the Church of…

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Obituary Mr. Reuben Deans

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

The death occurred in the Coonabarabran District Hospital on Thursday morning of Mr. R. A. (“Rusty”) Deans. Deceased was…

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Death Of Former Manager of Yarrandale Estate

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

The sudden death of Mr. Ramsay Nuthall at Young has severed another link in the chain of the pioneers of this State whose deeds have…

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Death of Pioneer Western Pastoralist

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

Mr. William-Wilson Killen, whose death occurred at his home at Manly last week, was one of fine old school of pioneer…

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Death of Mr. E. Webb

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Following an accident in the last horse event at the Mudgee Show yesterday Mr. Edward Webb died from Injuries received…

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Death of Infant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

Noel Roy. the 17-days-old son of Mr and Mrs. P. J. Lynch, of West Dubbo died in the Dubbo District Hospital on Wednesday night. The remains were…

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Obituary Mrs. G. H. Rae

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

The death occurred at the Church of England Vicarage, Tingha, on Friday, February 10, of Mrs. Amy Esther Rae, wife of the Rev. G. H. Rae, vicar…

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Mystery Deepens Reported Death of Man Insured for £50,000 Inquiries In Canada Auckland

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 1

It was revealed to-day that the police are following a new line of investigation in connection with the reported…

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Obituary Mr. James Dorman

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred unexpectedly in a Mudgee private hospital last week of Mr. James Dorman, aged 58 years, who with his wife and…

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Large Funeral. Young Man's Death

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

A mile of cars followed the remains of Edward Webb to the Narromine cemetery on Saturday morning, after the ceremony at St. Mary's…

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Death Of Mr. E. Webb

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 1

Following an accident in the last horse event at the Mudgee Show on Thursday last, Mr. Edward Webb died from injuries received. A son…

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Obituary Mr. Frank Reilly

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 8

A pensioner, Mr. Prank Reilly, passed away at Binnaway on the evening of Wednesday, March 1st The deceased, who was 73 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. Reuben A. Deans

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 6

The death occurred at Coonabarabwin District Hospital on February 23rd of Mr. Reuben A. Deans, of Warrumbungles, at the age of 51…

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OBITUARY Mrs. L. G. Hammond

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 1

At her home in West Coonamble on Sunday last, the death occurred suddenly of Mrs. Laura Gertrude Hammond, wife of Mr. Len…

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Overcome by Fumes When Car Left Running in a Garage Untimely Death of Miss Elsie Rouse

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at the North Shore Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning, under tragic…

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