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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Obituary

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 6

As reported in last issue, Mrs. Mary Ann Purdy, aged 77 years, and one of Baradine’s oldest and most respected citizens, died on…

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Obituary

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 9

MRS. SOPHIA ANN MARTIN The death occurred in the Coon abarabran District Hospital early on Monday morning, of . Mrs…

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Sudden Death of Mudgee Police Officer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

While chopping wood on his father-in-laws property at Mudgee on Wednesday afternoon. Defective Sgt. C. J. Cook,…

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Obituary Robert John Nelson

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 14

The death occurred in the Dubbo Base Hospital on Saturday, June 5th, following an operation, of Robert John Nelson, aged about…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Sarah Ann Laws

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 6

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Wednesday of last week, of Mrs. Sarah Ann Laws, aged 76 years, of West…

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Obituary Mr. D. A. Higgins

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 1

The sad news reached Bourke, on Monday night last, that Mr. Donald Anthony Higgins, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Higgins, of…

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Obituary Mr. A. J. Davis

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 4

Mr. Albert Joseph Davis, a well-known resident of Bourke collapsed from heart failure on Thursday last, the 3rd June,…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. M. Simpson

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1948 · page 4

An old resident of the Louth distinct in the person of Mrs. Mabel Alberta Mary Simpson, aged 64, passed away in the…

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OBITUARY Mr. S. Routledge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1948 · page 1

Mr. Eric Routledge of Taylor Street, Dubbo, left for Sydney of Tuesday last to attend the funeral of his father who had…

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Obituary Mrs. Betty May Phillips

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Phillips at the ape of 22 years took place at the home of her mother, Mrs. Quinn, suddenly yesterday morning from a…

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OBITUARY Mr. Roy Harold Payne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Roy Harold Payne, aged 53 years well-known district farmer, took place from the Presbyterian…

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Death of Popular Racing Man

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 6

Mr. William (Bill) Gardner, handicapper and starter of the Western Districts Racing Association for 26 years,…

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Death of John Clark Oldest Lodge Member

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 3

A record of being a member of the Gilgandra I.O.O.F.. Lodge for 41 years without ever receiving assistance, was…

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Neurea Obituary Mr. Victor Burdekin

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 6

A very old member of the Neurea district, Mr. Victor Burdekin, passed away on Saturday last. Neurea residents…

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OBITUARY Mr. K. A. Johnson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1948 · page 1

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Thursday morning of Mr. Karl Albert Johnson (68), of Ellengerah…

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Obituary Mrs. Frances J. Johnstone

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1948 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly at her home in Melbourne on Thursday of Mrs. Frances Jean Johnstone, a former well known and highly…

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Death of Neilrex Grazier

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 12

The death occurred at the CWA Mendooran. Hospital last week of Mr. William Rooney, aged 65 yrs. of “Burrgoen” Station, Nellrex…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Marcy Carpenter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Tuesday morning after a long illness, of Mrs. Mary Carpenter, aged 64…

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Cumnock Obituary Mr. Patrick Teirney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

The death is reported of Mr. Patrick Teirney, a very highly respected resident and one of the pioneers of this district. Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. Eliza Winner

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 6

At the age of 90, Mrs. Eliza Skinner passed away at her home at Randwick on Monday after a short illness…

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