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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

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The Death of Inspector Bremner. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2

An inquest on the body of Inspector Bremner was held yesterday. A verdict of accidental death was returned. Frederick Thomas, a miner working in the…

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Death of a Bishop. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2

A cable has been received notifying the death of the Right Rev. Rosendo Salvado, of the New Norcia mission, while on a visit to Rome…

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A Holiday Mystery. Strange Death of a Man. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 4

Singular circumstances concerning the death of James Flight, 37, a married man, who was found in a dying condition on Tuesday at Hanging Rock, near Wood End, are being…

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A Holiday Mystery. Strange Death of a Man. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 8

Singular circumstances concerning the death of James Flight, 37, a married man, who was found in a dying condition on Tuesday at Hanging Rock, near Wood End, are being…

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Death of Mr. F. C. B. Vosrer. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. F. 0. B, Vosper, M. P., of Kalgoorlie, has died somewhat suddenly here. Mr. vosper was one of the most striking figures in the political life of Weat Australia…

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Death of Mr. F. C. B. VOSPER. [?] PERTH

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. P. O B. Vosper, M P. of kalgoorlie, has died some what buddenly here. Mr, Vosper was one of the most strikiug figures in ene polit leal life of West Australia…

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Death of Sir J. R. DICKSON. Federal Minister of Defence. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

Sir J. B. Dickson, Minister of Defence in the Federal Cabinet, died early this morning. His daughter was present at his deathbed; Lady Dickson is in Qicessland. After…

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Telegraphic News. Death of Sir James Dickson. Sydney, T[?]sday

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 2

Sir James Dickson, Federal Minister of Defence, died this morning FRIDAY. The news of the death of Sir Ja[?]…

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Sir J. R. Dickson's Funeral. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 2

The remains of the late Sir J. B. Dickson were buried on Saturday. The funeral was a representative and imposing one…

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A Millionaire Moneylender. Death of Mr. Sam Lewis. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

The death is announced of one of the best-known men in London, Mr. Samuel Lewis, the moneylender. Deceased has bequeathed his widow £1,000,000…

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Death of the Queen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 2

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, January 23. the Death of the Queen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 2

THE worst fears have been realised; the Queen is dead. It is no time to dwell upon her virtues; indeed, that were needless. The nation knows them; and,…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3.[?] P.M. Death of the Queen. Sorrowing in Australia. [Bi Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 4

The news of the death of the Queen was [?]lated by means of extraordinaries, The is great sorrow everywhere, many people weeping in the [?]…

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The Oath of Allegiance. Sydney in Funeral Draping. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

Mr. Barton, asked yesterday evening as to the standing of the members of the Federal Ministry, said that probably the oath of allegiance would be taken afresh for services…

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Death of the Queen. Sorrowing in Australia. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 4

The news of the death of the Queen was [?] by means of extraordinaries. There is great sorrow everywhere, many people [?]eening in the streets…

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Death of the Queen. Occurred at 6.30 P.M. Lord Hopetoun Officially Informed. the Nation's Grief. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 4

The new Admiral's flag, ho[?]ted half mast at 9 o'clock this morning, Was one of the first intimations given to the public of the death of the Queen, Rear-Admiral Beaumont…

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The Death of the Queen. the Closing Scenes. a Peaceful And-painless End. the Sorrow of the Nations. Proclaiming King Edward Vii. Official Messages From Australia. [Reuter's Messages.] at the Bedside. the Queen's Closing Hours "Absolutely Peaceful and Painless." London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

The Queen, according to her medical attendants, was rather restless throughout Monday night, and the only persons admitted to her room were the doctors,…

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Death of the Queen. Proclaiming the King. His Arrival in London. [[?] [?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 4

The King, accompanied by the Duke of York (Prince of "Wales), Dake of Connaught, and Prince Christian, reached1 London from [?] at 1…

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The Death of the Queen. Australian Sorrow King Edward Vii. Pro.claimed. [By Telegraph.] in the Capitals. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

The Secretary of State has cabled, to Lord Tennyson:—" His Majesty was, proclaimed King at 2 o'clock: this(Wednesday) afternoon."…

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The Death of the Queen. Funeral Arrangements. [?]By Telegraph.[?] the Funeral. Lord Jersey to Represent Australia. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 4

Lord [?]opetoun has cabled [?]o Lor[?] J[?]rsey, ex-Governor of Ne[?] South Wale[?], " Myself and the Government of the Commonwealth will be highly honored by your con[?]enting to…

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