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

Riverina · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

1,270 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 64

Obituary Mr. A. Clark

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 7

A well-known resident of the Dubbo district, Mr. Adam Clark, died at a private hospital at Dubbo on February 6. Born at Birregurra, near Colac…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Obituary

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 4

The death occurred in a private hospital in Wagga on Sunday of Barry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Boy Plummer, of Tarcutta-road, Wagga…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Late Mr. Reid a Fine Appreciation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

In the February issue of "Reveille" appears a fine appreciation by brother teachers, of the late Mr. J. H. Raid, who was three years principal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Funeral Miss O. M. Polst

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Miss Olga Meta Polst, of Delhi Downs, Albury-road, Mangoplah, whose death occurred in a private hospital in Wagga early on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mrs. Winifred C. FOLEY

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Another of Narandera's oldest residents's, Mrs. Winifred Christina Foley, relict of the late Mr. John Foley, of Young Street, Narandera,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mrs. W. C. Foley

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

Another of Narandera'e oldest residents, Mrs, Winifred Christina Foley, widow of the late John Foley, of Young-street, Naranders, died in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Harbor Disaster Three More Bodies Recovered Launch Raised to Surface Pathetic Scenes at Funeral SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 5

With the recovery of three more bodies from the cabin of the ill-fated Rodney to-day, the known death roll in Sunday's harbor…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Inquest Into Cootamundra Air Tragedy Death of Pilot-Officer Fallon No Blame Attached to Air Force Graphic Evidence Given By Witnesses COOTAMUNDRA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

Dramatic evidence was given before the coroner (Mr. J. T. Renehan) at the Cootamundra Court House to-day when he conducted an inquest into the death of Pilot-Officer Jack Frederick Fallon, who lost his life in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Funeral W. J. Rudd

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

The funeral of Waller John ("Bouffie") Rudd, aged 15 years, of 59 Thorne-streel. Wagga, who was accidentally drowned at Alfred town on Tuesday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary Mr. T. A. Malloy Perth

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

The death occurred to-day of Mr. Thomas Austruther Malloy, aged 85 years, who was four times Mayor of Perth and was also a former member…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Funeral Mr. J. C. Sturtz

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. John Charles Sturtz, of Currawarna, whose death occurred in Wagga on Wednesday after a long illness, took place in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. Jos Heffernan

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

A telegram yesterday from Mr. Walter Heffenan, in Melbourne, conveyed the sad news that his brother, Mr Joseph Heffernan, of Eurolle station,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mrs E. A. Scoullar

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

The death occurred in the Junee Hospital on Wednesday of Mrs. Emilie Ann Scoullar, who was in her usual good health, suddenly…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Death of Turf Identity Former Leading Amateur Rider

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

Mr. A. F. Boardman, of Sunbury (Vic), who for many years was secretary of the Sunbury Racing Club, died at his home on Wednesday. He…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Obituary Mr. J. M. McNABB

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The death occurred on February 2 at Brighton (Vic.) of Mr. James Martin McNabb. aged 64 years, of Black Rock, a former well-known and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Obituary

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Marrah Street to-day, of Mr. Hans Theisen Steenholdt, aged 72 years. Born at Lincoln (Vic.), and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Funeral Mr. J. Heffernan

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

The funeral of Mr. Joseph Heffernan, of Eurolie Station, between Junee and Temora, who died in a private hospital in Melbourne and whose body was…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary Mr. W. Ford

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

The death occurred yesterday morning in a private hospital in Wagga of one of the oldest sod best-known residents of the Wagga. and Uranquinty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Death Of Mr. J. Heffernan Well Known in Riverina

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in Melbourne private hospital on Thursday of Mr. Joseph Heffernan, of "Eurolie," Junee, He had been ill for some…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Funeral Held Up Inquiry Into Young Woman's Death Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 5

By order of the City Coroner (Mr. Oram) the funeral of Mary Ethel Chessman, aged 20 years, of Canterbury, who died on Wednesday, was held up…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →