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Riverina · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1944

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Obituary Mrs Ellen Mary Battye

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 6

One by one the pioneers, or the descendants of our very early settlers, are peacefully slipping off to their reward after a well-spent life,…

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Death of Mr, August Eichorn

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 1

Advice has been received of the sudden death of August Euchorn, probably the most brilliant "snake man" Australia has ever seen, not expecting…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Sarah Taylor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

A fortnight after her husband. Mr. James Taylor, of Jerilderie, had died at Cootamudra, Mrs. Sarah Taylor died in that town on Tuesday. She…

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Obituary Mrs. M. Meagher

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

The widow of the late Michael Measher of Bathurst, died in the Sacred Heart Hospital. Cootamundra on Monday afternoon. January 31, at…

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OBITUARY Miss Edith J. Adcock

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

The funeral of the late Edith J. Adcock, who passed away in the Leeton District Hospital, moved from St. Peter's Church last Friday afternoon,…

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Impressive Military Funeral Nine Victims of Air Force Accident

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

Nine of the 19 victims of the R.A.A.F. accident which occurred in this district on Wednesday when two visiting aircraft collided while…

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Death of an Old Gundagai Digger

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

Malcolm Burnes, aged 50, lately residing with his mother, Mrs William Burnes at 31 Roseby Street, Leichhardt and brother of Mrs Col…

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Obituary Miss M. T. Hyland

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

The death occurred in New-castle of Miss Marie Therisa Hyland, daughter of Mrs Hyland, of 39 Collins-street Wagga, and…

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Funeral of Nine Airmen Crowds in Narandera Streets

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

Touching scenes were witnessed at the funeral of the nine airmen in Narendera on Friday, who were killed when two aircraft crashed in Southern…

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OBITUARY Edwin James Lovell

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

As reported in a previous issue, Mr. Edwin James ("Joe") Lovell passed away at Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on February 2 last, following a…

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Funeral of Nine Airmes Crowns in Narandera Streets

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

Touching scenes were witnessed at the funeral of the nine airmen in Narrandera last Friday, who were killed when two aircraft another district…

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Sentencing to Death of British Prisoners London, Thursday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 1

Britain has made representations to the German and Swiss Governments concerning five British war prisoners who are reported…

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Obituary Nigel Winnel, Jnr

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

The death occurred at the Narandera District Hospital a few days ago of Nigel Robert John Winnel, aged three months, son…

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Obituary Mr. Harry Levy

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

The death occurred at an early hour this morning at Welwyn private hospital, Wagga. of Mr. Harry Levy, aged 64 years, of 164…

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Funeral Mr H. M. Levy

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 2

The funeral of the late Henry Macleay Levy. of 164 Baylis street Wagga. whose death occurred in Welwyn Private Hospital late on Friday…

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Obituary Mr. M. H. Maher

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 2

The death occurred in Hawson Private Hospital, Wagga. last night, of a well-known resident of this town, Mr. Michael Henry Maher. of 83 Fox…

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Funeral Mr. M. H. Maher

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Henry Maher. of Fox street, Wagga, who died in Wagga on Sunday, took place yesterday. The cortege was a…

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Coronial Inquiry Into Death of Junee Woman

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

The death occurred in the Junee Hospital, on Thursday, of Mrs. Vera Joan Bush, 39 years. Deceased had been in the hospital…

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Obituary Mrs. W. A. Lampe

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

Mrs. W. A. Lampe, who died at Peak Hill on February 10, 1944, was Martha, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Marie Therese Cowhan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

An old Jerilderie resident. Mrs. Marie Therese Cowhan, has died at the age of 71 years. She had been in indifferent health for the past year…

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