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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1904

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Salvation Army Funeral

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1904 · page 1

The remains of the late William Nicholls Hendy, late bandmaster of the Central Salvation Army Corps, were interred to-day in the general cemetery, and were followed…

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Russia and Japan. the Japanese Naval Disasters. Further Details. No Exultation in St. Petersburg. Sorrow for the Death of Brave Men. Sharp Skirmishing in Manchuria. the Japanese Retirement. What It Means. Regarded As Brilliant Strategy. Activity of the Japanese Warships. the Russian Baltic Fleet Preparation Actively Progressing. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1904 · page 2

Later details of the sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse and cruiser Yoshino show that Admiral Dewa was returning at…

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Death of Mr P. Howard

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 2

We regret having; to announce the death of Mr. P Howard, carrier, which occurred near White Cliffs on Monday afternoon last, from the result of an…

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Obituary. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 2

Sir James Arndell Youl, K.C.M.G., a director of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, died yesterday, aged 95…

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Late Mr. J. H. ANGAS. His Bequests. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1904 · page 2

The will of the into Mr. John Howard Angas, M.L.C., has been lodged for probate. The estate is sworn at under £800,000. The will is a very lengthy document,…

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Death of Mr P. Howard

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 2

The following particulars have come to hand since out last issue:—On Monday 6th instant deceased delivered loading at White Cliffs. and about [?]20 started…

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Death of the Oldest Native

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 3

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Phillips," who was the oldest native of New South Wales, died in the Sydney hospital on Wednesday last, in…

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Death of Mr. W. B. Crang

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

It is with very deep regret, says the Federal Standard (Wentworth), that we record the death of our esteemed, friend and townsman, Mr. W. B. Crang, solicitor,…

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Death of a Crimean Veteran. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

The dead body of James Duff, formerly a soldier in the British army, and who took part in the Crimean war, was last night found in an abandoned shaft at Bendigo…

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Death of Mr.j.c. F.johnson [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 1

Mr. Joseph Colin Francis Johnson, F.G.S., died at North Adelaide on Saturday. Deceased was a much-respected citizen, philanthropist, and public man, and was a…

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The Late Henry Copeland. The Funeral. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

The funeral yesterday of the late Mr. Henry Copeland, New South Wales Agent-General, was largely attended. The Very Rev. Dean Marriott, of…

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An Elopement Tragedy. Death of a French Viscount

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1904 · page 3

The Paris correspondent of the Londo "Daily Mail" wrote on May 20:— This morning there died in Paris fron the consequonces of a revolver shot a young…

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Death of Mr. J. Colmer

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 2

ANOTHER of Broken Hill's old id[?] the person of John Colmer, has paused away. Deceased was in failing health for a long time past, and on Saturday, at [?] 5 p.m.,…

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Obituary. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr. John Woods, one of the bestknown of Manly residents. Mr. Woods, who has taken much…

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Obituary. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 1

Mr. Thomas Treloar, the distinguished chemist and scientist, of Ballarat, died today. He introduced the Finsen light and the Rontgen rays into Australia…

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Obituary. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 1

THE death is announced of Sir Reginald F. D. Palgrave, for many years one of the clerks of the House of Commons. Deceased, who retired after serving 14 years as Chief…

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The Late Mr. Kruger. [REUTER's Message.] London, Sunday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 4

President Loubet of France has s[?]nt the condolences of the French Government to the late Mr. Kruger's family…

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The Death of Kruger. a Resolution of Sympathy

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Social Democratic Club the following motion of sympathy with the Boers on the death of…

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The Late Mr. Kruger. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 2

The United Church Council in the Transvaal has decided to erect a monument to Mr. Kruger and to hold a great memorial…

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The Late Mr. Kruger. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 1

President Loubet of France has send the condolences of the French Government to the [?] Mr. Kruger's family…

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