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Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Bennet's Death Companion of Byrd Quebec

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

FLOYD BENNETT, who flew to the North Pole with Commander Byrd, died yesterday morning from pneumonia, contracted while…

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Funeral Mr. J. T. Argus

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. John Thomas Argus of "Elmore", Boree Creek, who died in the Wagga District Hospital on Thursday took place yesterday…

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Mr. R. B. Wilkinson Death of Prominent Grazier

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

The death occurred of Mr. Robert B. Wilkinson, managing director of Wilkinson and Lavender Ltd., who was widely known in Australian…

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Obituary Mrs. E. Barnes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. Manglesdorf, North Berry Jerry, on Sunday of Mrs. Catherine Barnes, aged 68 years. Mrs…

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A Nonogenarian the Passing of an Old Pioneer Death of Mrs. Cecilia (Granny) Ferguson

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

After ninety-six years of well-spent life, the Great Reaper called Mrs. Ferguson sr. to receive her reward on Friday last. Born in Essex…

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Obituary

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 5

It is with regret that we have to reiord the death of Henry Francis Parr, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Parr, of Hillston. A couple…

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Rode 100 Miles to Get Married Death of "Granny" Ferguson

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. Cecilia ("Granny") Ferguson, who died last week, was born in Essex, England, in the year 1830 (which would make her older than…

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Late Mr. W. H. Matthews

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. William Hall, Matthews, of Wollstonecraft, who died on February 19 last, leaving an…

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Death of Prominent Grazier

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

The death Wilkinson, Wilkinson And Lavem was widely known in Australian…

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Obituary

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday, of Alick Thomas Mathew Seckold two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alick Seek[?]ld, of Stanley street, Grandview,…

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Funeral

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

The funeral of Alick Thomas Matthew Seckold the two-yetur-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alick Seckold of Stanley Street, Wagga, took place on…

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Obituary Mrs. A. Wilson

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Amelia Wilson, widow of Mr. John Wilson, died at Culcairn yesterday morning at the age of 72 years. She was living, up to the time of her…

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Obituary Alicia Mary Whalen

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

Alicia Mary Whalen, a well-known identity in Cootamundra, and particularly Stockinbingal, passed away at her residence, Justin street…

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Obituary Mr. Albeus Hayes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 3

Residents of Stockinbingal were shocked to hear that the well-known identity, Mr. Albeus ("Daddy") Hayes was found dead in bed on Friday…

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Old-time Cricketer Death of "Tim" Tompson Member of Wagga Pioneer Family

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 3

There is no better known family in the history of Wagga than the Tompsons, and the dentil which occurred at the Wagga District Hospital…

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The Late Mrs. Clive Hayes

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Helen K. Hayes, of "Gwalia," Grahamstown, wife of Mr. Clive Abbott Hayes, which occurred on May 3, at Corinthja Flats…

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Funeral Mr. S. J. Tompson

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Stephen John Tompson, of Wagga, who died on Sunday at the age of 73 years, after a very short illness, took place…

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Obituary Daniel Joseph Devine

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at the District Hospital this morning Of Mr. Daniel Joseph Dovine. at the age of 62. Deceased had been ill for some time. He…

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Sodden Death of H. E. PRATTEN Minister for Customs While Making Speech Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. Herbert Edward Pratten, Minister for Trade and Customs, while attending a banquet at the Masonic Hall,…

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Obituary Mr. P. Collins

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1928 · page 2

The death occurred in the Wagga District Hospital on Monday of Mr. Patrick Collins, of Lockhart, at the ace of 64 years. Mr. Collins had been…

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