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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1949

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Obituary Mr. Herbert Hardy Chappell

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 5

The death occurred at a Kiliara private hospital last Thursday afternoon of Mr. Herbert Hardy . ("Bert") Cnappell, of…

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Obituary Gertrude Robinson

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 8

The death occurred on June 26th, at a private hospital, Marrickville of Mrs. Gertrude Robinson, aged 73 years…

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Obituary Mr. Charles Burns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 2

Two veterans of World War I died at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Tuesday night. They were Mr. Charles Burns, 67, of Brisbane…

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Obituary Mr. A. J. Everett

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 3

Mr. Arthur James Everett, 66, of "Ma lodge," Minore, died at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Sunday morning after a long…

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Obituary Rev. Albert J. Eipper

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1949 · page 3

After an illness extending over eight months, the Rev. A. J. Eipper, Presbyterian Minister at Narromine, died in…

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Obituary Rev. A. J. Eipper

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1949 · page 4

The death occurred at Narromine on Saturday last of the Rev. Albert James Eipper, Presbyterian Minister of that…

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Obituary the Rev. A. J. Eipper

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 July 1949 · page 5

Albert James Elpper was born al Gundi, near Scone, on June 10, 1865, and he spent his early life in the Upper Hunter districts. He worked…

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Obituary Mr. W. J. Edwards

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1949 · page 3

Mr. William John Edwards of Lidcom[?]e died on July 1 in the Balmoral Hospital aged 53, as a result of an accident…

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Obituary Mr. Leslie Robert Lawson

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1949 · page 7

Mr. Leslie Robert Lawson, one of the oldest and best known graziers of the western districts, and a familiar figure in…

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Obituary Mr. Matthew Doyle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1949 · page 3

Mr. Matthew Doyle, an old resident of the Dubbo district, died at the Base Hospital on July 6, aged 81. He was a well…

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Burrendong Dam Death of Member of Investigating Committee

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1949 · page 1

After a committee had been appointed to investigate the best way of using waters impounded by the Burrandong Dam, one member died…

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Geurie Obituary. Mr. George Kaloutsis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 8

Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Kaloutsis and family whose husband and father passed away in the Dubbo…

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Obituary Mr. Michael Meehan

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 July 1949 · page 6

The death occurred at the Wellington District Hospital on June 30 of an old and highly respected resident of Mumbil…

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Funeral of Mrs. Orbell

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1949 · page 1

Mrs. Raye Maud Orbell, wife of Mr. Albert Orbell, Dubbo cordial manufacturer, died at the Dubbo Base Hospital on…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Wilkins

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1949 · page 5

Mrs. Marguerite Wilkins, 82, of Tamworth Street, Dubbo, died at the Dubbo Base Hospital, early on Saturday morning…

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Obituary James Blackwood Williamson

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1949 · page 3

A link with Peak Hill's early days was severed with the passing of James Blackwood Williamson in Sydney after an extended illness…

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Death of Show Rider

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 6

One of Australia's best known show riders, Mr. Roland James ("Rowley") Doctor, died suddenly at his home at Lambton,…

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Former M.p. for Calare Death of Mr. Pigott

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 1

Mr. H. R. M. Pigott, a former Federal Member for Calare, died at his home at Manly, at the age, of 82…

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Obituary Mr. R. M. Bloxham

The Western Herald · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 4

Deep regret was expressed in town on Sunday afternoon last when the sad news was received that Mr. Rupert…

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Obituary Janelle Margaret Hooper

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1949 · page 3

Born at the Base Hospital on Friday, July 15, Janelle Margaret Hooper, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hooper, of…

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