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Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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OBITUARY Mr. Hector Joseph Ross

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

A well known Leeton identity, Mr. Hector Joseph . Ross, aged 59 years, died in the Leeton District Hospital on Sunday afternoon lust. He had…

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Obituary Mr. William Cottle, Senr

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the residence of Mr. W. Cottle, Douglas Street, yesterday morning of Mr. William Cottle, senr., at the age of…

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Obituary the Late Mary Ann Pollock

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Ann Pollock, wife of Mr. M. J. Pollock, of "Dewdrop," Yerong Creek, whose lamented death we referred to…

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Well-known Sportsman Death of Mr. Barney Allen Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 8

Mr. Barney Allen, one of the best-known men in racing circles for many years, died on Saturday morning at the age of 76 years. Although he had…

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OBITUARY Dr. Webb, M.L.A. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

Dr. J. E. Webb. M.L.A. for Hurstville, and formerly Mayor of that municipality, died in a private hospital at Bexley, this morning, aged 51. He was…

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Death of Pope Pius Xi Prayers of Leeton Congregation Spoke of "Peace, Peace" in Last Words

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

POPE Pius XI, who died on Thursday last, was 81 years of age. He had been ill since Sunday. His last audible words were: "We had still so many…

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Obituary Mrs. Kate Richardson

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mrs. Kate, Richardson, 85, relict of the late Mr. William Richardson, who died at Cootamundra in 1935…

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Obituary Mr. H. H. Whiting

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 4

The death occurred in Wagga yesterday morning of a very respected resident, Mr. Henry Whiting, of 123 Tareutta-street, Wagga, after a…

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Funeral of Late Pope In Crypt of St. Peter's Solemn Ceremony Held Vatican City

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

The funeral of the late Pope XI, took place at 3 p.m. yesterday, the remains being interred in a tomb in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica, next…

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Death of Dr. Webb, M.L.A. Member for Hurstville Tribute From Mr. Stevens Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

Dr. J. E. Webb. M.L.A. for Hurstville, died in a private hospital at Bexley shortly before 8 a.m. to-day, aged 51 years. He became seriously ill in his…

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Funeral of Ute Pope in Crypt of St. Peter's Solemn Ceremony Held 1,000,000 File Past Coffin Vatican City

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 4

The funeral of the into Pope Pins XI. took place at 3 p.m. to-day, the remains being interred in a tomp in the crypt of St. Peter's…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Marinan

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred, at her residence in Murray street, at 3.30 this morning, of the above well-known pioneer of this district, at the age of 85, whose…

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Obituary Mr. R. J. Warren

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The death occurred in a Wagga private hospital early yesterday morning, after an extended illness, of Mr. Richard James Warren, at the age…

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Compensation Awarded For Death of Husband SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

Claiming £2000 compensation for herself and three children, Mrs. Elsie Ketley, of Habertfield, whose husband was fatally injured in a car accident…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. TURNER, (Junee)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The death occured yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary Ann Turner at her home in Junee, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Turner, with her late husband,…

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£3000 Compensation Awarded for Death of Husband Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

Claiming £2000 compensation for herself and three children, Mrs Elsie Ketley, of Haberfield, whose husband was fatally injured injured in a car accident in 1937…

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Obituary

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2

A brief message has been received that the death occurred early this morning at "Norwood," Grong Grong, of Mrs. Mary Wright, mother of…

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Funeral of Late Pope

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

The funeral of the late Pope Plus XI took place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the remains being interred in a tomb in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica…

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Funeral Mr. E. J. Warren

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Richard James Warren, of 17 Wollundry-street, Wagga, whose death occurred on Wednesday afternoon in a Wagga private…

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Obituary Miss Minnie Blake

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The death occurred in a private hospital on Tuesday afternoon of Miss Minnie Blake, of S5 Fox-st., Wagga, after a short illness, at the…

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