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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

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Obituary Mrs. Charlotte Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

The death occurred in the District Hospital last night of Mrs. Charlotte Ball, at the age of 67 years. Throughout her life, deceased had…

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Wongarbon Obituary Mr. A. R. Tucker

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 7

Deepest sympathy is extended by district residents to the family of the late Mr. A. K. Tucker, who passed away at the Dubbo Base…

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OBITUARY John Bart Doyle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1945 · page 3

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital yesterday; of John Bart Doyle, aged 76, of 10 Hopetoun street, Dubbo…

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Obituary Mrs. Lucy Adelaide Sexton

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence in Thornton St. on Friday last, with tragic suddenness, which east a gloom over the entire…

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OBITUARY Colin Clive Elliot

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at Tomingley on Saturday night of Colin Clive Elliot, aged six, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Elliot, of Tomingley, and formerly of…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Lincoln

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1945 · page 4

As briefly reported in our last issue the death occurred on Monday afternoon at his property, "Glen Ayr," near Trangie, of Thomas…

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Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 4

A well known resident of the district. Mr. Doug Snodgrass passed away at the CWA Hospital in the early hours of…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane Saunders [?]

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 1

The death of Mrs. Jane Saunders took place on Saturday morning last at her late residence, Mayfield, Gulargambone. Born…

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OBITUARY Mr. David Hagan

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 2

After an illness extending over the past twelve months, the death occurred at his home in Dalgarno Street, Coonabarabran, on Thursday last, of…

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OBITUARY Thomas Griffin—R.A.A.F

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. George Hind, of Dubbo, have received the sad news of the death in an aircraft accident at Narrandera yesterday of their nephew,…

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OBITUARY Colin Clive Elliott

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 7

The death occurred at Tommgley on Saturday night of Colin Clive Eliott, aged six, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Elliott, of Tomingley, and…

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OBITUARY. Walter Walton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1945 · page 4

The death occurred at Dubbo Base Hospital on Sunday of Mr. Walter Walton, a well-known resident of Narromine and district…

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Obituary Mr. John Henry Mitchell

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 4

The death took place on Thursday last of Mr. John Henry Mitchell, at a private hospital, Orange, at the age of 74 years. Mr. Mitchell…

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OBITUARY Tom Shearwood

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1945 · page 4

Narromine was shocked yesterday to learn of the death of Mr. Tom Shearwood a prominent citizen and President of the A. P. and A. Society…

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OBITUARY Private W. R. Reeves

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1945 · page 6

The death of Pte. W. R Reeves, who enlisted in the AlF. and left Australia in January 1942 with the 2nd Battalion reinforcements, is…

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Obituary Mr. James Harper

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 2

Another of the well-known and highly-respected Harper family pass on. This time the Grim Reaper’s hand fell on Mr. Jim Harper, who passed away…

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Obituary Mr. A. W. Chatfield

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

On Thursday night last the death took place suddenly of Mr- Alfred William Chatfield, at the age of 51 years…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Hannah Busch

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

in the mary four [?] Monday morning. at private hospiatl the health occurred of Mrs. MArry Have [?] Buren. at the age of [?]…

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OBITUARY Philip Henry Cullen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1945 · page 4

The death on Tuesday of Mr. Phillip Henry Cullen is reported from Sydney. Mr. Cullen was a resident of Bnnglegumlrie, near Dubbo, but removed some…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Rachel Garbutt

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1945 · page 4

One by one links with the early days are passing away and it is our regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Rachel Garbutt, whose death took…

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