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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Obituary Mrs. Hanna Elizabeth Barnes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 3

Another link with the older days of Peak Hill was severed by the death on Saturday morning of Mrs. Joseph Barnes of Euchie Street…

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OBITUARY Charles Alfred Carrett

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 3

A large and representative cortege followed the remains of the late Charles Alfred Carrett. who was laid to rest in the C. of…

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The Late Mr. W. J. Glasson

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 3

As briefly reported in our last issue Mr. W. J. Glasson passed away at Compton Downs on "Saturday, March 20th. We are now…

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Obituary Eric Kidston

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 6

Mr. Eric Kidston passed away suddenly at his home, "G[?]" Nyagan, on Wednesday. He had been in ill [?] for some time…

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OBITUARY John Roberts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 1

The death occurred, on Thursday night of John only son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Roberts of Church Street, aged 2½ years…

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OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Henry Colbran

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 3

Thomas Henry Colbran, of Wilga Flat, Balladoran, passed away on Thursday, April 10. He was the son of the late Mr…

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OBITUARY Mr. Harold Portrait

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly at Yeoval on Monday of Harold Portrait. The deceased was staying with his daughter and…

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The Late Mrs. Hillier

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1948 · page 2

The late Mrs. Susanah Hillier, who passed away on Thursday after a brief illness, had resided at Yass, where she and her…

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Obituary Mrs. Ettie Jane Yeo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 8

After being in ill health for some time, the death of Mrs. Yeo occurred at her residence in Deribong Street on Thursday at the age of 72…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Ellie Jane Yeo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 2

At Trangie on Thursday last at the age of 73, Mrs. Ettie Jane Yeo, passed away. The deceased lady, who was born at Dandaloo…

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GEURIE Late Mrs. Sicard

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 5

Our deepest sympathy in extended to Mr. Syl Sicard and family whose wife and mother passed away in the Dubbo Hospital…

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Geurie Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 11

MRS. SYL. SICARD Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. Syl. Sicard and family, whose wife and…

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Obituary Mr G. Blacklock

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 12

The death occurred suddenly at the Coonabarabran District Hospital, on Wednesday, of Mr George Blacklock, 46, of Baradine…

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Obituary Mary Edith Lee

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 7

In a previous issue of the “Watchman” a brief report was published of the sad death of Mrs. Mary Edith Lee, which took place…

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Obituary Mrs. Jeanie Paterson

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 12

The death occurred on Friday last, at her home in Warne St., of Mrs. Jeanie Paterson, at the age of 43 years. Deceased, who…

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Obituary Mr. James Nathan Taylor

The Western Herald · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 4

On Sunday morning last the death occurred in the Bourke District Hospital of a well-known resident of Bourke, Mr…

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OBITUARY Albert James Clark

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 3

The death occurred at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Thursday of Albert James Clark, of Samuels Street, Dubbo, aged 58…

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Obituary Mrs. Alice May Sicard

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 3

Widespread sorrow and regret have attended the death of Mrs. Alice May Sicard, of "Balitor," Geurie, which occurred at…

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OBITUARY Mr. H. E. Hamilton

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly at Sydney on Saturday of Mr. Herbert Edward Hamilton, aged about 55 years, formerly of the…

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Mayoral Minute Death of Employee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

Before opening proceedings at Tuesday night's Council meeting, the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier), made reference to the…

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