Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1944

304 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 16

Obituary Mrs. Sarah Doel

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

As briefly reported in our last issue, the death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs Roger Young, of “Dourable,” Coonabarabran, of Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary William David Tait

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

During the past few months, the people of Wellington have been shocked by the sudden deaths of prominent citizens, and still…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Mr. Edward Honeyman

The Western Herald · Friday 7 April 1944 · page 4

The news that Mr. E. Honeyman had passed away in Prince Alfred Hospital on Thursday last was received in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Mrs. Vida Elizabeth Hill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1944 · page 6

At the age of 65 years and following several months' illness the death, occurred in the Dubbo District Hospital on Friday morning of Mrs. Vida…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary Arthur Wilson

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 3

As briefly reported in our last issue, the death occurred suddenly at his late residence in Lower Castlereagh Street on 4th…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Local News Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 2

The death occurred at the Coonabarabran District Hospital on Easter Monday of Thomas Sullivan McKechnie, five years…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Frederick Gough

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 2

The death of Mr. Frederick Gough, which was briefly mentioned in our last issue, took place at the Wellington District Hospital…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Sister M. Colette Bowes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 6

The death occurred in St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, on Tuesday of Sister Mary Colette Bowes, following a long illness. A member of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

OBITUARY Thomas Patrick Quigley

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 8

After a long illness, the death of Mr. Thomas Patrick Quigley took place at "Yanoo" on Wednesday, at the age of 33 years…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Obituary Mrs. Maude Moss

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1944 · page 4

The death has occurred at Kandos of Mrs. Maude Moss, relict of the late William Moss, who predeceased her by eight years…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Mrs. Sarah Marchant

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

By the passing of Mrs. Sarah Merchant (75), at the Gilgandra District Hospital on Sunday last, another esteemed pioneer went to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mrs. Margaret Byrum

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

The death occurred at Lewisham Hospital on Saturday last of Mrs. Margaret Byrum (57), wife of the late John William Byrum, Dubbo…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mr. James Alfred Ryan

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 8

After being in hospital for the past 17 weeks, Mr. James Alfred Ryan parsed away at a private hospital last night at the age of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

OBITUARY George Ephram Willcox

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 3

It is with regret that have to report the death of Mr. George Ephram Willcox on the 17th instant at the age of 77 years. He had been in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mr. James Riley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

Mr. James Riley (62), widower, was found dead in his bed at Lou Sick's market garden on the Bunglegumble Road this morning. Death was due to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Henry Platt

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 4

The death took place at the Wellington District Hospital on Friday last of Mr. Henry Platt, who had attained the age of 66 years…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

OBITUARY Mr. John Robinson

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 2

As briefly stated in the last issue of the "News," the death occurred at the Dubbo district hospital on Thursday afternoon last of Mr. John…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mrs. Martha Eliza Sadler

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 6

The death occurred at her residence 204 Fitzroy Street, on Sunday, of Mrs. Martha Eliza Sadler (74) following a long illness…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

£7000 Writ Follows Death of Dubbo Man

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 1

A writ for £7000 was issued on the Supreme Court yesterday by Mrs. Annie May Wynne, of West Dubbo, against John Alan Gilbert,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mr. Thomas Henry Shepherd

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 4

The death took place at they Wellington District Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr. Thomas Henry Shepherd, at the age of 40 years…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →