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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1908

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Death of a Nonagenarian

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 6

One of the earliest of Victoria's pioneer settlers, Mrs. Jane Millar, of Alberton, South Gippsland, died last week at the age of 90 years…

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Death of Russian Admiral. landon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 4

The death is announced of Admiral Rozhdestvensky from heart trouble. the result of wounds received at Tsushima, during the Ruseo-Japancso war…

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Death of Old-age Pensioner. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

William Thomas, an old-age pensioner of Ballarat, died in his room yesterday. The sum' of £75 was found hidden under the bed…

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Sir Thomas Fitzgerald's Funeral. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 8

The funeral of the late Sir Thomas Fitzgerald (one of the best-known of Australian surgeons) took place to--day, and was largely attended…

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Victoria. a Funeral Incident. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 4

An extrodinary incident occurred at the funeral of the late Sir Thomas Fitzgerald yesterday, the prayers for the dead being duplicated by Father…

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Funeral of the Victim

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 2

The funeral of Thomas James Clark, the victim of the fatality in the North mine on Saturday morning took place in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery…

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Death of Premier's Brother. Mr. Holman Expresses. Sympathy. on Behalf of Opposition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 4

Mr. William Fleming Wade, the younger brother of the State Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade), died at Randwick last night…

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Death of Mrs. Chinner. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 8

Mrs. Chinner, well known in Methodist circles throughout the State, and the wife of Mr. W. B. Chinner, of Hutt-street, died to-day…

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Death of Dr. Seabrook, Sen. a Pioneer Medico

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 4

The death of Dr. Seabrook, senior, occurred in the Broken Hill Hospital this morning, and the news created a widesproud feeling of regret. [?]…

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Death of Mining Investor. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1908 · page 2

Mr. Adam Trebilecek, a well-known mining investor of Ballarat, died on Sunday after a lingering illness…

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Mrs. Roe's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

Perth, Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs, Roe, wife of Mr. A. S. Roe, P.M., whose death occurred under tragic and pathetic…

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Tasmanian Shooting Affray. Death of Hudson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

As reported in Friday's "Miner," George H[?]dson (22) on Thursduy shot a girl named Bradley, and also a man named Adolph Book, at Hythe,…

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Death of an Old Adelaide Resident. Port Durwin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 4

News has been received at Port Darwin of tho denth at sea between Hong Kong and Shanghai of Mr. Robert Fraser, an old Adelaide resident. After…

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[?]Empico Miner's Death. Question of Responsibility. Jury Alters Its Verdict

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 1

The inquest concerning the death of William Ralph Drown, who lost his lifo an the result Of an explosion at Bendigo in the winze at the Victorin…

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Death of a Jockey

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 4

The well-known jockey, William Jacques, died in the Broken Hill Hospital yesterday from pneumonia. On June 3 last, Jacques broke his…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Gronow. a Brilliant Metallurgist. Port Piric

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 8

The death of Mr. W. T. Gronow, superintendent of the Proprietary works at Port Piric, occurred at Port Piric yesterday Afternoon. For some…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Gronow. a Brilliant Metallurgist. [?]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 8

The death of Mr. W. T. Gronow, superintendent of the Proprietary works at Port Pirie, occurred at Port Pirie yesterday afternoon. For some…

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Death of the Marquis Di Rudini. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

The death is announced of the Marquis di Rudini ex-Premier of Italy, at-the age of 69 years. [The despasepd slatesman was twice…

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Sale of Blood Stock. the Late. Mr.g.g. Stead's Estate. Auckland

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

A sale of the late MR. G.G. Stead's blood stock was held yesterday, the folowing being among the sales;- Golden Sl[?], 4500 guineas, Mr. H…

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Death of Mr. Ira Sankey. a Great Evangelist. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

The death is announced of Mr, Ira D. Sankoy, the great American evangelist., at the age of 68. Mr, Sankoy was born at Edinburgh,…

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