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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

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Obituary Susan Jane Monk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 3

Mrs. Susan Jane Monk (65) died last Sunday at the Country Women's Association Hospital at Mendooran after an illness of several months…

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Obituary Mr. Arthur Henry Golding

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 5

The death occurred at the WeilLington District Hospital on Friday last of Mr. Arthur Hen[?]y Golding, aged [?]. The [?]eceased…

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OBITUARY Miss Ruby Ross

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1945 · page 3

The death is announced of Miss Rubina Ross, of Peak Hill. who died in the district hospital on June 12, after a short illness, at the age of 69…

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Obituary Sister Doris Sylvia Dowd

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 5

The death occurred in the Randwick Auxiliary Hospital on Friday last of Sister Doris Sylvia Dowd, aged [?] Deceased had been in…

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Obituary Helena Woodley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at Bondi last month of Miss Helena Woodley at the age of 67. The surviving sisters and brothers…

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Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 2

The death occurred gandra District Hosp Wednesday morning McKenzie, aged 76-[?]…

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Fine Old Lady Passes Death of Mrs. Lummis

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 3

By the passing of Mrs, Elizabeth Lummis (81), wife of Mr. A. R. Lummis, one of the most respected residents of…

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Obituary Baby Paul Raymond McCARTHY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 5

The death occurred on Tuesday last of Baby Paul. Raymond McCarthy, aged five months, at the home of his parents. Son of Mr…

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OBITUARY William Colin Gilmore

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1945 · page 4

While playing tennis on his property at "Lilyvale", Mendooran, on Sunday, Mr. William Colin Gilmore (60) died from a coronary occlusion and…

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Death of Alan McKENZIE

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

In the Gilgandra District Hospital on Wednesday of last week, the death occured of Mr. Alan McKenzie (75), a very, old…

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Obituary Mr. W. Gilmorf

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 4

Deatn came with tragic suddenness on Sundey morning to Mr. W. Gilmore, an old and highly respected resident of Men…

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Death of Prime Minister Passes peacefully In His Sleep State Funeral Tomorrow in W.A. Duke of Flouce Ster Flying Back to Canberra. Al in W.A. Duke of Glouce Ster Flying Back to Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

It was officially announced in Canberra this morning that the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, died peacefully in his sleep at 4 a.m. The late Prime Minister will be tendered a State funeral on Friday. The body will be flown 2000…

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Obituary Mr. F. Oldfield

The Western Herald · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 6

A well-known and highly respected resident of the west, in the person of Mr. Frederick Oldfield, passed away in the local Hospital…

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Prime Minister's Funeral Thousands Pay Homage Distinguished Mourners Amidst Impressive Scenes

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

WITH the sun setting in the distance Australia's late Prime Minister, Mr. John Cortin, was yesterday afternoon buried in the picturesque Karracatta cemetery, three miles from the Perth suburb of Cottesloe, where he lived…

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OBITUARY Annie Jane Sutton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 2

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital, on Saturday morning, of Mrs. Annie Jane Sutton, aged 86 years, of "Fairview", East Dubbo…

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Obituary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. J. Stewart, of the out door staff of the Gilgandra Post Office, returned on Monday after a visit to Newcastle, at which…

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Obituary George William Gray

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 4

The death took place suddenly, from a heart attack, of Mr. George William Gray, a well-known identity, says Gunnedah “Independent.”…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Mayoh

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 3

Says Coonamble, "Times": With profound regreat we chronicle the death of a member of one of the district's…

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Obituary Mrs. Mabel Martha Gardiner

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 2

On Tuesday night last, at a private hospital in Wellington, the death occurred of Mrs. Mabel Martha Gardiner, wife of Mr. James…

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OBITUARY Mrs. W. J. Shrimpton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 4

The death occurred on July 7, of Amy Shrimpton, aged 73 years, of 18 Kulgoa Avenue, Hyde. The deceased is survived by her…

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