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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Obituary Trangie Baby's Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

The death took place at the Dubbo District Hospital on Tuesday night of Ernest George, the seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lincoln…

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Obituary Lola Agnes McDONALD

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Although she had been suffering indifferent health for some considerable time, the passing away of Lcla Agnes McDonald came as a…

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Late Mr. P. Mathews. Death of Cobar Pioneer

The Western Herald · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

Mr. Patrick Mathews of "Cobar House," Mt. Victoria, whose death took place in "Loretta" Private Hospital, Strathfield, recently was…

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Obituary. MRS. A. M. DAVIS

The Western Herald · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 5

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Mrs. Anastasia Mary Davis, wife of Mr. E. B. Davis, of, Bourke, which sad event…

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Obituary Mr James Johnson

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

The death took place at the Wellington Distinct Hospital on Friday morning last of Mr. James Johnson, at the age of 66 years. The…

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Obituary Infant's Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Violet Levine, the three-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Wallace, of Chelmsford Street. Dubbo. died in bed alongside its mother on…

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Death of Former Resident

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

A well known former resident of the Gilgandra and Biddon districts in the person of Mr. James Priddis, passed away in the Auburn…

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Obituary Mr. Cornelius Joseph Clarke

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

The sudden passing of Mr. Cornelius Joseph Clarice on Sunday afternoon leaves a gap in Coonabarabran and district which can…

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The Late Mr Wynne Magisterial Inquiry Held Verdict of Accidental Death Neck Was Fractured in Fall From Sulky

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 6

Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., held a magisterial inquiry at the Gilgandra Court House on Friday morning last into the…

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Obituary Mr. D. W. Driver

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

The death occurred at the Dubbo District Hospital on Thursday of David Walter Driver, after a few weeks' illness…

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Obituary Jean May Chatfield

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital of Jean May Chatfield, aged 10 months, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S…

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Obituary Joseph T. Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly at Orange on Sunday of Joseph T. S. Ball, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ball of 16 Rawson Street, Dubbo…

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Western District Centres MARROMINE Dry Weather Causing Anxiety Water Becoming Scarce Death of Old Resident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

The continued dry weather is beginning to cause anxiety to the man on the land. While there, is a fair quantity of dry…

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Will Live in Memory Late Mr. C. J. CLARKE

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 7

In our last issue we reported the passing of Mr. C. J. Clarke, well-known -and popular solicitor. Even though he has gone his…

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Obituary George Goddard Martin

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

A well-known and highly respected resident of the district In the person of Mr. George Goddard Martin, passed away at his home…

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Obituary George Frederick Vernon

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

Quite a shock was caused in the town on Friday night last when it became known that Mr. George Vernon, aged 55 years, had passed away…

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Obituary John Alexander Cameron

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

Taking suddenly ill, Mr. John Alexander Cameron was admitted to the Gilgandra District Hospital on Saturday morning, and despite an…

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Obituary Mr. E. Heane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

There was genuine regret in Narromine and district when it was learned that Mr. E. Heane, of "Dappo," Narromine had died suddenly on Tuesday…

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Obituary James Henry Dargan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

After having been ill for some weeks, James Henry Dargan, a native of Bathurst, died in the Dubbo District Hospital yesterday morning. He was…

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Obituary Mr. Frederick Pyers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

An old resident of the town passed away in the Wellington District Hospital yesterday afternoon in the person of Mr. Frederick Pyers,…

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