Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1950

319 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 11 of 16

Obituary Mr. Harold John Murphy

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 2

The death occurred. in Sydney on Saturday of Mr. Harold John Murphy, 36, of Robertson Street, Coonabarabran…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mrs. Mary E. Cook

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 11

The death occurred in the Coolah District Hospital on Sunday of Mrs. Mary E. Cook, 81. Deceased who had enjoyed…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Obituary Mr. Herbert Daniel O'grady

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 12

In Sydney recently the death occurred of Mr. Herbert Daniel O'Grady 68, & former resident of Gwabegar for 24 years Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Baradine News Obituary Mr. William John Jones

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 12

The death occurred in Baradine on Saturday last of Mr. William John Jones, 76, a respected resident of Baradine for the. past 30…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Obituary Mrs. L. M. Wright

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1950 · page 3

The death occurred at hen home on Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Lilian Maud Wright, aged 70, of Burriegell…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mr. W. J. Oakley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1950 · page 3

A well known Dubbo resident. Mr. William James Oakley, died at the Dubbo Base Hospital yesterday, aged 84. Mr. Oakley, who…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Death of Patrick Riley

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 7

The death occurred at his daughter's residence, near Mogrigny, on Saturday morning last of Patrick Riley,'one of the best…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Mrs Kathleen Feehan

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 10

On Friday, 4th August, Mrs. Kathleen Feehan, who has been in the Coonamble District Hospital for the previous fortnight,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Death of Mrs Tom Walker

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 6

Those who attended the funera of the late Mrs; Elsie Terese Walker, wife; of Mr. Thomas Walker, of Castlereagh Street…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary Mrs. Henry Butler

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

The death occurred in Sydney on Friday of Mrs. Henry Butler, at the age of 82 years. She had lived in Canowindra practically…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sisters Win £6000 While at Brother's Funeral Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1950 · page 1

Two elderly sisters were attending the funeral of their brother yesterday when they won the State lottery of £6000…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Leslie George Pay

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 3

The death occurred at Narromine recently of Mr. Leslie George Pay, who had been ill for some time prior to his passing…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mr. J. A. Williamson

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 5

With deep regret the sad news was received on Friday last that Mr. James Arthur Williamson had passed away at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary Mrs. Mary E. Cook

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Cook took place recently at Coolah District Hospital at the age of [?]1 years. Born at Gulgong, she went to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary Mrs. A. F. Hewitt

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1950 · page 1

Mrs. Ada Florence Hewitt died last Tuesday night in the Lewisham Hospital Sydney after three months of ill health. She…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Death of Mr Thompson

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 2

The death occurred at a private hospital in Marrickville. Sydney of John Thompson, aged 73 years. The late Mr. Thompson spent…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Brian Miller

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 11

The death occurred at the Baradine Subsidiary Hospital of August 5, of Mr. Brian Miller, 64. Deceased who was a bachelor…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Obituary Mrs. Ada Jane Seabrook

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Ada Jane Seabrook 81, of Gwabegar, Mrs, Seabrook, formerly Mrs. W. Brown,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Gilbert McWHIRTER

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 24 August 1950 · page 19

A link with the early life of the Binnaway, Coonabarbran, Bugaldie and Coolah districts was broken on Thursday of last week…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Obituary Edward Turner

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 August 1950 · page 4

Another of Narromlne's pioneers has gone with the death of Edward Turner at the age of 76. Born at Moruya he saw much of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →