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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1912

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An Aged Bridegroom. Sues for Cash Provided for His Funeral

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 January 1912 · page 7

An amusing case came before Judge Smyly at the Shereditch County Court on November 16 (reports the " Daily Chronicle"), when on man aged 81,…

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Death of Mr Harry Roberts

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 2

The death of Mr Harry Roberts, which occurred on Sunday evening last caused wids-spread sorrow and regret the deceased being a very old…

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The Crystal-street Sensation. Death of William Myers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 8

William Edward Myers, who was admitted to the Broken Hill Hospital early yesterday morning suffering from the effects of an extensive gash in the…

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The Crystal-street Sensation. Death of William Myers

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 8

William Edward Myers, who was admitted to the Broken Hill Hospital early yesterday morning suffering from the effects of an extensive gash in the…

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Death of Judce Cohen. Expires Suddenly on a Steamer. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 4

His Honor, Mr. Justice Henry Emanuel Cohen, puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, who for some months past has been on a…

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The Funeral

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 4

The f[?]eral of the deceased took place this afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Church of England section of the general cemetery…

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Death of a Racehorse

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 7

An investigation is to be made (says the Age concerning the death of the racehorse Tamaroo, owned by Mr. Arthur Thwaites, of Tatonga, Tallangatta…

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Death of Mr. John Pope. Aged 84 YEARS. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 6

Mr. John Pope, of the firm of Farmer and Co., Sydney, died this morning. He was 84 years of age…

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The Accident at the South Dumps. Death of Mr. S. Rolfe. Caught by a Fall of Skimps

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 4

The accident which occurred at the South mine dumps this morning, as briefly reported in the Second Edition, had a fatal termination. The victim,…

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The Funeral

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Rolfe has been fixed for p.m. to-morrow[?] which time it will [?] his late residence, Pell-strcet, Railway Town for the…

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North Mine Accident. Death of Mr. R. Aling

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 3

Mr. Aling who was injured while at work on the North mine on Monday morning, died in the Broken Hill Hospital at 5.30 this morning…

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New South Wales. Death of Iiotelkeeper. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

Mr. Jumes Davidson. 46. [?] of the Beaeh Hotel, Ba[?] died today. He had been in illhoalth for some time past…

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The Death 0F Mr. E. Alikg. the Funeral Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Emil Aling, who died in the Broken Hill Hus. pital early this morning from injurie received as the result of an accident…

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The South Dump Fatality. Funeral of Mr. S. G. Rolfe

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. fsidney Corald Rolfe, who died in the Hospital on Monday afternoon from injuries received through a fall of skimps at the…

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North Mine Fatality. Funeral of the Victim

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Emil Aling, who died from injuries received in an accident at the North mine, took place this afternoon. About 30…

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Obituary. MRS. F. W. MAcCARTHY

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 2

We regret very much to have to report the death of Mrs F. W. MacCarthy, wife of Mounted-constable MacCarthy, of Menindie, which took…

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Mr. Lab[?]uchere's Death. Incidents of His Liee

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 7

The death of Henry Labouchere was announced in "The Miner" this week. The following particulars concerning incidents in his life are from the "Age":—…

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Death of Mr. David John. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 3

Sir,—In my report, sent by wire, touching the death of Mr. David John, at Monolon, while on his way to Yancannia, I regret exceedingly an…

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A Child's Death. Result of Domestic Disturbance. Mother Committed for Trial. Charged with Murder. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 4

An inquest was held this morning on the body of William Archibald Bray, aged 2 years 5 months, who died on December 22, as the result of a domestic…

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Death of a Silverton and Broken Hill Pioneer. the Late Mr. John De Baun

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 1

There died at Perth the other day Mr. John De Baun, one of the most picturesque figures the very early days of the Barrier knew. His capacity for…

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