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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Obituary Mr. Duncan Desmond Brown

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 12

The death occurred on Friday last at his parents' home in Montefiores of Mr. Duncan Desmond Brown, at the age of 23 years…

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Silent Crowds Watch Funeral Of Benes PRAGUE, Thursday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 1

A warning to "reactionary elements not to misuse Dr. Benes' memory," marked the address of Premier Zapotocky at the funeral service in Pantheon yesterday for Czechoslavakia's former…

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OBITUARY James Richard Perry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1948 · page 3

The death is reported of James Richard Perry at his home, Belaringare near Nevertire, yesterday at mid-day. Deceased was…

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Obituary James Richard Perry

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

One of the most highly respected mm in the west, James Richart Petty, died at the home, "Belaringar," an Friday evening after being…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Kate Brown

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Mrs. Kate Brown, widow of the late Mr. A. F. Brown of Dallon Nursery, Dubbo, died at the home of Mrs. Bowerman, 27…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. J. O'Connor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

Mary Ellen O'Connor, wife of Mr. James Joseph O'Connor of 308 Macquarie Street died at her residence last Thursday…

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Obituary William Pocknell

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3

The funeral of the late William Pocknell took place at the Yeoval cemetery on Friday afternoon, 10th inst. Deceased came…

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Obituary Mr. George Wright Wykes, Senr

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 7

The death occurred at a Wellington private hospital on Sunday last of Mr. George Wright Wykes, senr., of Bournewood, at…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Middleton

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 4

It is with deep regret with we record the death of a well-known pastoralist of the Wanaaring district in the?…

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OBITUARY Mr. S. L. Perry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1948 · page 1

The death of Stanley Lloyd Perry (49) single, occurred at Warren on Monday. Deceased was born at Warren…

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Germany Russians Fear Trouble at Boy's Funeral Berlin, Friday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1948 · page 1

Appeals in newspapers and over radio stations in the Western sectors of Berlin to Berliners to attend the funer[?] of the 15-year-old youth killed in the Anti-Communist demonstration on September 9…

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OBITUARY Mr. Geo. Herbert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 3

The death of Mr. George Herbert (71), well-known Trangie saddler, occurred at Glenlea, Mullah Street, Trangie, on Saturday…

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Death Of Douglas Frank Martin

The Western Herald · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 4

The residents of Nowra and district were deeply shocked when the sad news of the death of Mr. Douglas Martin, manager of the…

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Obituary Mr. George Herbert

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 8

The death of Mr. George Herbert occurred suddenly at his home in Mullah Street, Trangie, on Saturday, after a short illness…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Leila McMurray

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

The death occurred at Gloucester House, Sydney, on September 16, of Mrs. Leila McMurray (34), wife of Mr. D. W…

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Death of Wool Consultant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 1

The death is reported of William Henry Mather, at his home, 390 Edgecliffe Road, Woollahra, on September 14. He is survived…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Chapman

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 3

There passed away on Sunday morning at the local hospital, Mr Thomas Chapman, at the great age of 94 years.. Deceased, who had…

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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Baker

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 5

A pioneer of the Dubbo and Wellington districts, and a remarkable old lady, Mrs. Ellen Baker, of 60 Thornton Street,…

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Obituary Mrs. Emma Lavinia Hansford

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 6

The death occurred at her home, "Fairview", Mumbil, on the 16th inst., of Mrs. Emma Lavinia Hansford, a very…

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Obituary Mrs. L. B. Bonser

The Western Herald · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 5

The death occurred on Saturday last of Mrs. Lila Blanche Bonser, wife of Mr. "Wagga" Bonser, in the Bourke District…

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