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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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OBITUARY Mrs. Evlyn May Oates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 5

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning after a lengthy illness of Mrs. Evlyn May Oates of "Glen Iris,"…

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OBITUARY Margaret Kelly

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital late yesterday afternoon of Margaret Mary Kelly, the one month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Obituary Mrs Evelvn Maky Oates

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 2

The death occurred at the Dubbo Bast Hospital of Evelyn Mary Oates. widow of the late Richard Wills Oates, of "Glen Iris." Narromine…

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OBITUARY Mr. George F. Meeth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 2

George Francis Meeth. well-known resident of Spence Street, West Dubbo, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday night…

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OBITUARY James Henry Murray

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

The death occurred at his parents residence at Neilrex, near Mendooran, last Tuesday night, of James Henry Murray, infant son of Mr and Mrs…

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Obituary Mr. Leslie Cousins

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

A military funeral was accorded the late Mr. Leslie Cousins, whose, death took place in Sydney on April 22nd. Deceased was born…

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Obituary. Mrs. Laura Austin

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 5

The death occurred at the Alanville Private Hospital on Friday last of Mrs. Laura Austin, at the age of 41 years. Deceased had…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Sarah Anne Nightingale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 5

The death occurred on Sunday at the residence of her daughter, 6 Florence Street, Huristone Park, of Mrs: Sarah Ann Nightingale, wife of the…

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Obituary Mr. Alfred John Brennan

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

Residents of Bourke heard with regret on Saturday afternoon last, the sad news that Mr. Alfred John Brennan had…

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Obituary William Robert Robinson

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 4

The death occurred at Tottenham of a well known former resident of the Narromine district, Mr. William Robert Robinson. He had not…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Cole

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 2

The death occurred at the Dubbo Bass Hospital on Saturday of Thomas Cole, of 3 Reakes avenue, Dubbo, it the age of 88 years…

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Death of 52 Bullocks

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

Fifty-two bullocks, valued at £450, were found dead in a paddock three miles from Gunnedah recently. It is believed they ate…

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Obituary Miss Annie Allen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 5

The death took place at the District Hospital on Saturday last of Miss Annie Allen. The deceased, who was the…

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OBITUARY Mr. Arthur Hobbs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1947 · page 6

The death took place at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Saturday of Arthur John Hobbs (55), son of.the late Henry Thomas Hobbs. who was one of Dubbo's…

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Obituary. Mr. Alex Johnston

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 15

At the advanced age of 83 years Mr. Alex Johnston, husband of Margaret Johnston, passed away at the Yeoval Hospital on Friday…

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Obituary Mr. John Witter

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 11

Since the publication of a paragraph in a recent issue of the “Watchman” concerning the death of Mr. John Witter, which took…

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Obituary Mr. Alexander Johnson

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 7

The passing is regretted of Mr. Alexander Johnson, of Yeoval, who died at the Yeoval District Hospital on Friday last. Mr. Johnson…

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Obituary Mr. William Henry Bright

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

The death occurred at the CWA Hospital, Mendooran, on Sunday morning of Mr. William Henry Bright (68), a well known…

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OBITUARY Mr. G. (Arthur) Woodley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 6

Passed away at St. George Hospital on May 23 George (Arthur) Woodley of 33 Planthurst Road Kogarah. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F…

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OBITUARY Mr. W. R. Robinson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

Mr. William Robert Robinson, a resident of Tottenham district, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday May 5…

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