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Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Coroner’s Inquest. Death of Henry George Drover

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

At the Temora Court House on Saturday December 27th the Coroner, Mr. J. A. Bradley conducted an inquisition into the circumstances…

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Marshal Joffre Impressive Funeral Body Lying in State at Invalides PARIS

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Before daylight thousands began to line the route which the body of Marshal Joffre was to take, from Notre Dame Cathedral to the Lavalides. The…

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Bondi Tragedy Death of Constables Andrews and Allen Killed By Insane Man Verdict at Inquest Gallantry Commended SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

The inquest concerning the shooting of Constables Andrews and Allen at Bondi Junction on Saturday, and the death of John Thomas Kennedy, was held to-day. The coroner found that Constables Andrews and Allen died from wounds…

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Wagga Schoolmaster the Late Mr. G. Robinson

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 8

The headmaster of the Wagga District Rural School (Alderman F. W. Alidis) has received the following interesting letter from Mr. G. E. S…

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Obituary Mr. Duncan Carson

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 21

The death occurred in Sydney on Monday of Mr. Duncan Carson, chairman of directors of Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. He had been in…

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Obituary Dr. N. Robertson

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

Dr. Norman K. Robertson, who was formerly in practice at Hunter's Hill, and latterly in Macquarie street, Sydney, died at his home in Wanulla road,…

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Obituary. Mr. Daniel O'rourke

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

Old friends regretted to learn of the death of Mr. Dan O'Rourke, aged 68, of Adam street, Cootamundra, which took place in Prince Alfred…

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Obituary Mr. L. Abrahams

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. L. Abrahams, a brother of Mr. H. S. Abrahams, and uncle of Mr. R. Richards, passed away in Sydney on Thursday morning. Mr. L. Abrahams…

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Obituary. George Bernardes Winn

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

We regret to have to report that a young life has been cut off by the death of Captain George Winn, a young Englishman, aged 27, who…

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Obituary

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

The death occurred on Thursday last, at Hillston District Hospital, of Walter Hollard who had been suffering from an internal complaint…

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Obituary Mr. Arthur Money Fisher

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. M. ("Bob") Fisher, of 191 Tarcutta-street, Wagga, who died yesterday after a brief illness, was a native of Sussex, England. He…

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Death of Hazel Wilson Murdered in Fit of Rage? No Bruises to Support Theory Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

Although the police believe that Adeline Hazel Wilson, aged 16 years, of Ormond, was murdered during a fit of rage, they cannot understand…

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Obituary Sister M. Dominic

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

Sister Mary Dominic, of the Convent of Mercy, Yass, died in Goulburn last Sunday morning. She was about 53 years of age and belonged…

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Obituary Sister Mary Dominic

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

Sister Mary Dominic, of the Convent of Mercy, Yass, died in Goulburn on Sunday, at the age of 53 years. She was a member of a well known Tumut…

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Obituary. Mrs.w. Luff

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

The death occurred on Wednesday, at her home at Gobarralong, of Mrs. Luff, wife of Mrs. William Luff, one of the district's pioneers. Born near…

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Death of Walter Dallz Daughter Charged with Murder a Remarkable Statement ADELAIDE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

Frances Eileen Dall, aged 14 years, was charged at the Polite Court to-day with having murdered her father, Walter Dall, at Kumorna Siding on…

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Obituary Mr. Arthur Money Fisher

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 6

Following an illness of several months, Mr. Arthur Money ("Bob") Fisher, of 191 Tarcuttn Street, Wagga, died on Wednesday at mid-day…

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Obituary Mr. W. E. Wearne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Wearne, a former Minister for Lands, died in a private hospital at Darlinghurst, on Saturday night. Mr. Wearne had been…

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Ormond Tragedy Death of Hazel Wilson Search for Young Man Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 2

Success an tracing the mysterious young man who was seen in the company of Hazel Wilson, the victim of the Ormonde murder, about 11.45 p.m…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Luff

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Died on Wednesday, at lunch time, at her home at Gobarralong, Mrs. Luff, wife of Mr. William Luff, one of the district's pioneers. Born [?]…

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