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Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Queen's Sympathy Death of Dame Clara Butt

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 7

Queen Mary found time to-day in the midst of her grief to sent a message to Mr. Kennerley Rumford, husband of the late Dame Clara Butt,…

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Obituary Mr. G. H. Roach

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 7

The death occurred at the Leeton Hospital on Wednesday evening last week, at the age of 73 years, of Mr. George H. Roach, a well-known farmer…

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Obituary Mr. Jack Mcdonnell of Jugiong

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

The above well-known resident or Juglong. aged 72, who had a small farm, died, on Sunday night. His widow predeceased him in 1920. The…

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Solemn and Impressive Scenes at Royal Funeral Burial of George V. Huge Crowds Throng London's Many All-night Vigils World Royalties and Leading Statesmen Attend Obsequies LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

Hundreds slept in the streets last night in order to take up good positions to witness the Royal procession to-day. There were amazing early morning scenes at St. James' and Piccadilly. At 5.30 a.m. hundreds of men,…

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Obituary Miss M. M'kinnon

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

The death of Miss May M'Kinnon, in a private hospital at Darlinghurst, Sydney, last Saturday, removes a well-known figure in the early life of…

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Cinemas Re-open Funeral Procession Filmed London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

Early last night London presented a Sunday evening appearance, but later showed signs of a revival of the lively spirit when the crowds…

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Obituary Mr. Joseph Henry McGOWAN

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

Another of the old identities of Tumut, in the person of Mr. Joseph Henry McGowan, of Russell street. died in the Tumut District Hospital…

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PROFESSOR E. Meade Death of Famous Irrigationist Washington

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 3

Professor Elwood Meade has [?] from old age and thrombosis, after a week's illness. His latest work had been done in connection with the…

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Royal Funeral King George Laid to Rest Impressive Scenes in London

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 3

The funeral of King George V in London on Tuesday morning was marked by impressive scenes. Hundrods of persons slopt in tbe streets…

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The World’s Greatest Day of Mourning King George’s Throng Route of Funeral Procession

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

Tuesday was the greatest day of mourning the world has ever seen or heard. Two hundred million listeners, apart from…

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Final Scenes at Funeral of Late Sovereign Body Gently Laid to Rest in Chapel King Edward Sprinkles Earth on Coffin Then Smiles to His Mother George's Favorite Hymn, "Abide With Me," Chosen By Mother LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

There were moving scenes in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, as the remains of the late King George were laid to final rest this afternoon. The coffin was borne through the lovely sunlit nave between rows of State…

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Funeral Mr. E. R. Smith

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Eric Richard Smith, of "Rosebank," Ladysmith, who met his death under tragic circumstances at his home on Wednesday…

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Ganmain News Obituary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 5

[?] of Coolamon and district were deeply snacked on learn of the sudden [?] at Mrs. Joan [?], wife of Mr. [?]. Nelson, which…

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Obituary Miss Sarah Allatt

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 3

The maid at the residence of Miss Sarah Allatt was on Wednesday morning dumfounded when she went into her mistress' bedroom to find…

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Obituary Mr. Don Ross

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

The death occurred at Narandera during the week of Mr. Don Ross, after a lengthy illness. For some time he was employed at Richards and…

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Obituary William A. McCLELLAN

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

After an illness lasting five months the death occurred in Sydney, on Tuesday, of Mr. William Alexander McClellan, whose age would have…

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Obituary Mr. A. J. Sheehan

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

The death took place in a private hospital at Temora of a well known resident of the Tumbarumba and Wagga district, Mr. A. J. ("Tot")…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Anne Elenor Nimmo

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

The death took place at Malanda, North Queensland, on 26th January, of Mrs. Mary Anne Elenor Nimmo, wife of the late Mr. J. R, Nimmo, of…

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Heavy Loss After Dipping Death of 250 Young Wethers

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

Messrs. Cameron Bros., Welborough, Currawoela, recently suffered a severe loss of sheep after dipping. They inst. 150 young wethers in fat condition,…

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Funeral of King George Unprecedented Scenes Crowds’ Night-long Vigil

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

The King was [?] with the [?] honours [?] an Admiral of the Fleet, when his remains were placed on the gun carriage [?] Windsor station…

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