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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1912

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Sporting. Death of Jockey Matthews. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 3

The jockey, Matthews, who had his skull fractured by an accident in the First Nursery Handicap at Randwick ou Monday, died yesterday…

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West Australia. Death of an Immigrant. Fremantle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 3

On the veyage of the Gothic, which arrived yesterday, one of the immigrante. Miss Newland, died from consumption. She was buried at…

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Death of Mr. Dacey. the State Treasurer. Succumbs to a Severe Attack of Rheumatism. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Dacey, State Treasurer, who had been ailing for some weeks, died in a private hospital at Darlinghurst this morning. He had been suttering from…

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Mr. Dacey's Death. [?]Rrssions of Regret From All Sides. a State Funeral Arranged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Politicians on both sides of the House, commercial men, and others joined yesterday in expressing deep regret at the untimely death of Mr…

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The Late Mr. Dacey, His Death Deplored. the Premier's Tribute to a Dead Colleague. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 4

The news of the death of the State Treasurer, Mr, Dacey, which occurred this morning, came as a great she to his friends, particularly his…

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Barrier Miner. Friday April 12, 1912. the Death of Mr. Dacey

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

THE somewhat sudden death of Mr. Dacey, the State Treasurer, camo as a surprise yesterday. His tirst attack was influenza, and this was followed by…

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Death of Mr Dacey. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 3

Mr Dacey, State Treasurer, died this morning. Although Mr Dacey's condition was serious when removed to a private…

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Mr. Dacey's Death. Accorded a State Funeral. a Great Attendance. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 4

The remains of Mr. Dacey (State Treasurer) were accorded a State, funeral yesterday afternoon. There was a great attendance at the graveside,…

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OBITUARY. [Reuter's Message.] Major-general Frederick Grant. New York

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 8

The death occurred to-day of Major-General Frederick Grant, son of the famous Civil War general. Death was due to heart failure…

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Death of Henri Brisson. Paris

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 4

The death is reported of M. Henri Brisson, an ex-President of the Chamber of Deputies…

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Enginedrivers and Firemen. Declare Lithgow Levy Off. a Funeral Fund Adopted. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

The enginedrivers and firemen of New South Wales have decided to remain neutral in regard to the question of the abolition of afternoon shift in…

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The Windsor Tragedy. Death of Mrs Jones. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 4

Mrs. Jones, who was yesterday attacked with au axe by her husband,William Jones, during a domestic disturbauce. at Windsor (a report of which…

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Death of Mr. Henry B. Howe. Late Manager of Eveleigh Railway Workshops. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 4

The death of Mr. Henry B. Howe, lately general works manager at the Eveleigh Railway Workshops, took place last evening at his late residence,…

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Death of Old Joe Lane

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 2

Word was receive in town Saturday night that an old man named Joseph home was lost in the bush at Mulga Valley. First-class Constable…

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Sporting. Death of Jockey Coyle. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 5

The jockey Coyle, who received a fracture of the base of the skull as a result of a fall from the horse Tattura at the Epsom races on Wednesday last,…

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Mysterious Death of a Child. the Depot Discovery. Government Reward Offered

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 5

In connection with the finding of the dead body of a newly-born male infant in the trenches at the municipal depot, Broken Hill, on January 8 last,…

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Death of an Old Laborite. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. W. Wilcocks, treasurer of the Richmond (Vic.) branch of the Political Labor Council, died at his residence, South Riehmond, yesterday. For many…

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Death of an Artist's Widow. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 4

The widow of Charles Conder, artist, died in London of shock caused through her nightdress and bedclothes catching on fire, lt is alleged that the was…

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The Death of Clarice Baker. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

The mystery surrounding the death of Clarice Baker, who was found in a storm water channel near Parramatta on Sunday morning, is puzzling the…

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Block 10 Fatality. Mr. Henry Olson's Death. Verdict of Accidental. Death

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 4

An inquest was held at the Courthouse this afternoon by Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., the acting coroner, concerning the death of Henry O[?]son, the…

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