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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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OBITUARY John Henry Mills

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

The death of John Henry Mills, aged 72 years, occurred on Monday night. He was born at Bathurst and came to the Wongarbon district many years…

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Obituary Mr. Duncan Andrew Davidson

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 11

The death took place in a hospital at Wahroonga in the early hours of Sunday morning last of Mr. Duncan Andrew Davidson, of…

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Obituary Mr. Lloyd Thomas Byrne

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 5

The death took place at the Dubbo Base. Hospital, after a very short illness, of Mr. Lloyd Thomas Byrne (50), of Mendooran…

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Obituary Edwin T. Pearce

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 3

The death occurred at Carcoar on Monday morning of the Rev. Edwin T. Pearce. for fourteen years Rector of St. Stephen's Church of England…

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Obituary Annie Margaret Coen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 1

A resident of the west for almost all her life. Mrs. Annie Margaret Coon of Narromine passed away at Dubbo on Monday. She had been…

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Narromine Obituary Annie Margaret Coen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 3

The depth took place at Dubbo Base Hospital, on Monday of Mrs. Annie Margaret Cocn of Alagala street. Deceased, who was 56 years of age had…

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Obituary Mrs. Robert M. Smith

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 5

News of the sudden passing of one of the Wellington district's most revered residents, in the person of Mrs. Robert M. Smith…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Ivy Ellice White

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 2

A resident of Dubbo for 16 years, Mrs Ivy Ellice White died at her home 57 Fore street, Canterbury, on June 29. It is ten years since the late Mrs…

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Obituary

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 4

Residents of Gwabegar were very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Catherine Hunt, wife of the late Mr. Jack Hunt, who passed away…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Violet Millar

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 2

Mrs. Violet Millar, widow of the late W. Millar, former resident at the junction a the Obley and Peak Hill Roads and who lived at Booth House…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Sarah Mara

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 6

The death occurred at Dubbo Base Hospital on Monday night of Mrs. Sarah Mara aged 71, after a long illness. Deceased who lived at Geurie,…

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Obituary Mrs. Catherine Margaret Hunt

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 6

Many friends in the Baradine and Coonamble districts, were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Catherine Margaret…

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Obituary Mrs Emma Sarah Stokes

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 2

After one month's ilness, the death occurred at Chinnock private hospital, Gilgandra, on Sunday night last, of Mrs. Emma…

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Obituary Mr. James Joseph Cashel

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 3

The death occurred at the District Hospital, on Monday 21st inst., of Mr. James Joseph Cashel, at the age of 76 years. Deceased, who…

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Obituary Mr. William Henry Fittler

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 11

The death occurred at his home at Mudgee South last week of Mr William Henry Fittler, aged 51 years, brother of Mesdames W…

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Fashion's Mount. Obituary. Mr. Jesse Newton

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 14

Relatives and friends of Mr. Jesse Newton were grieved to hear of his death, which took place in the Wellington District Hospital…

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Death of Mr. E. M. Horsington

The Western Herald · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney last week of Mr. E. M. Horsington who for 24 years represented Sturt in the Legislative Assembly. Mr…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. Henry Newton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 1

The death occurred at Wellington District Hospital last Saturday of Jesse Henry Newton at the ago of 69. Born at Burrendong he resided at that…

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Obituary Mr. Jesse Henry Newton

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 7

The death occurred at the District Hospital on Saturday last of a well known and highly respected resident of Wellington and…

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OBITUARY Mr. Joseph Stevens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 6

Mr. Joseph Stevens, aged 54 years, passed away at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Sunday morning, August 3 The deceased, a single man. had only…

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