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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Obituary Mr. Louis Stamford

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 4

At the aye of 75, the death occurred yesterday of Mr. Louis Stamford, following an illness extending over many weeks…

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The Funeral

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A., took place this Monday afternoon, leaving St. Stephen’s…

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Obituary Sister Mary Clotilde

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

In the death at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bathurst, of Sister Mary Clotllde McGrath the Sisters of Mercy lost a valued and well-loved member…

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Obituary Mr. William George Rose

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

The death took place at his late residence In Warne-Street, Wellington, on Friday morning last of Mr. William George Rose, at the age of…

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Death of Old Tomingleyite

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in the Peak Hill hospital on Monday morning of Mr. Dan Bevin, aged 90 years, an old-age pensioner, who had resided at…

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Obituary Mr. Alfred William Price

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 4

At the age of 70 years the death occurred in the Dubbo District Hospital at the week-end of Mr. Alfred William Price, an old resident of the Dubbo…

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Council's Tribute to Memory of Late Mr. Wilson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 5

High tribute to the memory of the late Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, were paid by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) and Ald. A. C…

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Obituary Mr. Joseph Brady

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

A well known and old identity (of Gilgandra, in the person of Mr. Joseph Brady, passed away at the Gilgandra District Hospital…

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Late Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A. Impressive Funeral Service Eloquent Tribute by C.P. LEADER

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

Paying eloquent tribute to a former colleague and friend, the Leader of the Country Party (Mr, M. F. Bruxner), in St. Stephen’s…

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Death of Mr. G. Wilson

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

Mr. George Alan Lachlan Wilson, Dubbo's Country Party representative in the Legislative Assembly, was found dead in a bath at…

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Sudden Death of Returned Soldier

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 6

The body of a returned soldier, Mr. Henry Edward Newman, aged 69 years, was found at West Dubbo between the two bridges…

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Obituary Mr. John George Miller

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

The death took place at a private hospital at Wellington, on Friday night last, of Mr. John George Miller, who had attained the age of 82…

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Army Funeral Accorded Young War Correspondent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 1

Officers of the US Army attended the funeral this afternoon of Melville Jacoby, "Time" and "Life" correspondent, who was killed with…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Balfour

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney of an old [?] in the person of Mrs. Jane [?] relict of the late James [?] The remains will…

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Late Mr. G. Wilson Mla. Col. Bruxner’s Eloquent Tribute in Legislative Assembly

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 4

A striking and eloquent tribute to the late Mr. G. Wilton, M.L.A., was paid by the Leader of the United Country Party (Lt. Col…

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Obituary Mr. Benjamin T. Brown

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

The death occurred at Wellington District Hospital on Monday of Mr. Benjamin Taylor Brown (72), well-known resident of Wellington and…

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Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

One of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of Mud gee, in the person of Mr. Frederick Clarke, aged 72 years,…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane A. Balfour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney at the weekend of Mrs. Jane Amelia Balfour (82), well known former resident of Dubbo district and relict of the late…

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Late Mr. G. Wilson M.L.A. Narromine Graziers’ Tribute

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

Members of the Narromine branch of [?]e Graziers’ Association on Saturday last paid tribute to the excellent qualifications of the…

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Obituary Mr. John Yeo

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 5

The death occurred at his residence at Dunneduo early yesterday afternoon. of Mr. John Yco, aged 85 years. The deceased was one of the best known…

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