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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1944

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A Grand Old Man Late Mr. John Williams

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 13

An eventful life came to an end during the early hours of Sunday morning last, when Mr. John Williams…

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Death of Major John Milling

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 1

The death took place at his home at Balgowlah of Major John Milling, V.D., formerly of the NSW Lancers and the 7th…

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Death of Mrs. Sarah Moore

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 1

The death occurred last week of Mrs. Sarah Moore, of Wongarbon, at the age of 81 years. The deceased was the relict of…

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Death of Industries In Dubbo Recounted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 5

When members of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting this week, began to name the industries winch had been lost to the town and district in past years, it was evident that this part of the west had suffered a tremendous economic…

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Sad Death of Mrs. Clarrie Cornwall

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

In a decent issue we mentioned the illness of Mrs. Clarrie Cornwall and it is now our regret to report…

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Obituary Wm Henry Magann

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 3

The death took place at his residence in Edward Street on Sunday morning last of Mr. William Henry Magann, an old and highly-respected resident…

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Obituary Mr. F. G. Winchester

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 4
Also in The Wellington Times

A well known Cootamundra identity, and one time resident of Gilgandra, Mr Francis George Winchester, 66, passed away in…

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"Strange Death Of Adolph Hitler"

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 5

Only a few short years ago, one of Europe's greatest character actors, fled with his wife to escape a Nazi tiring squad. Today that…

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Obituary Mrs. Younie J. Rankin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

The death occurred in hospital at Dirrandandi (Queensland) on Thursday night of Mrs. Younie Jessie Rankin (formerly Strahorn), aged 64. The…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth A. Reidy

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 5

The death took place this morning at her residence in Percy Street of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Reidy, who had attained the great age of…

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OBITUARY [?] Charles Whalan

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

[?] reported in last issue of [?] death occurred at [?] Tuesday, [?] Charles Whalan, at…

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Obituary Mrs. Myra H. Gleeson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

At the age of 87 years the death occurred on Friday afternoon at "Pine Park," E[?] of Myra Henrietta Gleeson, mother of a wellknown…

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Death of Baradine Resident

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 1

The death took place at Coona barabran District Hospital recently Mr. Edward Mintoa, of Baradine. Mr. Minton. who…

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Obituary Mrs. Emily Turner

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

The death occurred at her residence in Narromine on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Emily Turner (65), wife of Mr. Edward Turner, wellknown grazier of…

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Obituary Baby McAULEY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 3

The death took place on Tuesday morning last of Peter John, the six days old son of Rev and Mrs. John McAuley, of Geurie. The…

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Obituary Mrs. Maria Gleeson

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 1

The death occurred at the resdence of her daughter (Mrs. T. J. Sullivan), "Pine Park," Elong Elong, on 14th July, of…

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Obituary Melbourne Frederick Barden

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 2

Mr. Melbourne Frederick Barden, a well known and esteemed identity of the Gilgandra and Coonamble districts, passed away…

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Bodangora Obituary Mr. Leo. Robinson

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 14

Residents of fee district heard towards the end of last week of the death, of Mr. Lee Robinson. He died at his sister's (Mrs. Craigan)…

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Obituary Mrs. Esther Lauisa Jones

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 6

The death took place at her residence, Stuart Town, on Saturday last of a well known and highly respected resident of the district in…

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