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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1901

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Death of the Queen. [By Telegraph.[?] Sydn[?]y, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 8

The banks will b[?] clo[?]ed to-morrow, but the Government office[?] will be open. The banks have ta close under the Act. MELBOURN[?], Friday Afternoon…

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The Death of the Queen. [By Telegraph.] Mourning in the Cities. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 2

All the A[?]glican and Roman Catholic churches in the city and suburbs were draped yesterday, when special services were [?] having reference to the Queen's death…

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The Death of the Queen. the Funeral on Saturday. Deepest Mourning to Be Worn. a Message From the King [By Tel[?]graph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 1

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain has cabled to Lord Hopetoun that the faneral of the Que[?]n takes place on Saturday next, Feb[?]ary 2. He adds:—" have his…

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The Funeral. Fixed for Saturday. Body to Be Buried at Frogmore. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

The remains of the Queen will be removed from Osborne to Windsor on February 1 (Friday next) via London. The vessels of the Channel Squadron…

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The Death of the Queen. Body Lying at Osborne. the Funeral on Saturday. Sympathy of the Nations. Proclaiming the King. Ceremony in the City of London. His Majesty's Aim and Ambition. [Reuter's Messages[?]] the Queen at Rest. in the Death Chamber. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

The remains of the late Queen repose in the death chamber at Osborne. Her Majesty's features are wonderfully placid and beautiful, and look younger…

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The Death of the Queen. Arraigements for the Funeral. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 1

The Grand Duke and Duchess Sarge will represent Russia at the funeral of the Queen. The French and other navies will also be represented…

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Death of Verdi. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

Giuseppe Verdi, the composer, has died at Milan, aged 88 years. Deceased's best known warks were "It Trovatore," " La'Travista," "Ernani,"…

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Australia's Representative at the Funeral. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

In consequence of Lord Jersey's abeence from England, Mr, Barton has cabled asking Lord Carrington to represent the Commonwealth at the Queen's funeral…

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The Death of the Queen. Foreign Courts in Mourning. Arrangements for the Funeral. in the Death Chamber. an Impressive Scene. the New King. Messages to the Army and Navy. [Reuter's Messages.] the Funeral Arrangements. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

Prince Henry of Prussia will command the nine German warships participating in the funeral of the Queen, escorting the remains from the Solent…

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Our Late Queen. the Funeral Fixed for Saturday Next. With Full Military Honors. London, Jan 28

Western Grazier · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 3

The Queen's body lies in the dining room at Osborne House, the features being wonderfully placed. The bed is strown with snowdrops from the…

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The Death of the Queen. [Reuter's Messages.] Arrangements for the Funeral. Colonial Troops to Take Part. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 2

King Edward has arrived in London from Osborne, and is completing, the arrangements for the funeral. Sixty princes of the Blood Royal will…

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Australian Representation at the Funeral. the Commonwealth Wreath. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 2

The Daily Chronicle states that Lord Hopeto[?]n and Mr. Barton have been snubbed by Mr. Joseph Chamberlain for suggesting that the Earl of Jersey…

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The Death of the Queen. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 1

The Government has decided to declare Saturday a public holiday. No statute [?]powers the day to be set apart in any other form, but the Government will ask the…

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Death of the Rev. H. R. Haweis. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 2

The death is announced of the Rev. Hngh Reginald Haweis, Anglican clergyman, traveller, lecturer, and musician…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3.[?] P.M. the Death of the Queen. Progress of the Duke of York. American Honor to the Queen. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 4

The extended route of the funeral procession in London on Saturday necessitates the employment of 20,000 regulars and 7000 volunteers to line the…

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Death of Ignatius Donnelly

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

A DISPATCH to the Sin Francisco Chronicle, from Minneapolis, January 2, says that Ignatius [?], the politician and author, died at 12.30 o'clock that morning, aged 70…

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The Death of the Queen. [Re[?] Messages] the Funeral on Saturday. Completing the Arrangements. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

The invalided colonial soldiers in England will be allotted seats to view the funeral of the Queen on Saturday. An Army Order has been issued…

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The Late Mr. Vosper. [By Telegraph.] Perth, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

A public meeting convened by the Mayor was held yesterday evening to consider the erection of a monument to the late Mr. F. C. B. Vo[?]per, M.P. There was a representative…

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The Death of the Queen. [?] ADELAIDE, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 4

The Government has [?] yet received any confirmi[?] he cable news that the King has ordered [?] mourning as the drapery for [?] official news…

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The Funeral Arrangements. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 4

The arrangements for the funeral to-morrow have now been completed. Immediately behind the gun-carriage, carrying the coffin, will ride King…

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