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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1915

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General Mine Fatality. Death of Mr. J. A. May. Inquest Resumed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

The adjourned inquest on the body of John Alexander May, who was killed at the Central mine a February 23, was resumed at the Courthouse this…

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Death of Mr. [?]Uch Bonython. Second Son of Sir Langdon Bonython. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 4

Mr. Hugh Trevarnon Bonython, second son of Sir Langdon Bonython, died at his residence, Childers-street North Adelaide, this morning…

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Death of a Bishop. Dr. Grimes, of New Zealand. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 4

Dr. Grimes, Roman Catholic Bishop Christchurch, New Zealand, died this morning at the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. He had been ill for some…

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The German Stowaway. Funeral of Lieutenant Katzer. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

A medical examination of the body of Lieutenant Katzer, the German naval officer from New Guinea who stowed himself away on the American…

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Death of a Bishop. Dr. Grimes, of New Zealand. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 1

Dr. Grimes, Roman Catholic Bishop Christchurch, New Zealand, died this morning at the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. He had been ill for some…

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Sudden Death of Mr. A. King. Falls Down in Hotel Passage Dies Soon After Reaching. the Hospital

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

At about 3.30 o'clock this afternoon a well-built, middle-aged- man, whose name is believed to be Andrew King, fell down unconscious in the passage of…

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The Death of Mr. Andrew King

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 4

The police authorities stated this afternoon that a postmortem examination of the body of Mr. Andrew King, who died suddenly yesterday, is…

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Late Mr. Andrew King. the Inquest. Death From Natural Causes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 2

Mr. T. Hall, J.P. (City Coroner), to-day held an inquest on the body of Andrew Edward Bink King, who died at the Hospital on Tuesday afternoon…

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Death of Mr. C. L. Faggotter

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 4

At Hallett (S.A.) on March 6 (says the Burra "Record"), a very old colonist and resident of the district passed away in the person of Mr. Charles…

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Latest Sporting. (Reuter's Messages.) Death of a Sportsman. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 8

The death is announced of Mr. Robert Charles de Grey Vyner, D.L., a well-known owner of racehorses and an enthusiast in shooting and sport in…

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South Australia. Death of Mr. T. R. SCARFE. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 4

The death occurred last evening at his residence, Marryatville, of Mr. Thomas Roger Scarfe, one of the directors of the firm of Harris, Scarfe, and…

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Charge Against Railwaymen. Death of a Ganger. Negligence Alleged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 2

An inquest concerning the death of James Mason, a railway ganger, who was killed on March 9 while riding a tricycle between Nemingha and Tintin…

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South Australia. Late Mr. Scarfe's Bequests. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 4

Under the Trill of the late Mr. T. R. Scarfe, £4600 will be divided among local charities…

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Death of a Soldier. Svdney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 2

Private Walker Price of the tropical forces, died at Rabaul of Uraemia on March 21. Price lived in New South Wales, but his relatives reside in…

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South Australia. Late Mr. Scarfe's Bequests. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1915 · page 1

Under the will of the late Mr. T. R. Scarfe, £4600 will be divided among local charities…

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Death of Mr W. H. Glenn

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

Mr. Walter Henry Glenn died during last night at the Broken Hill Hospital, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Glenn was admitted to the institution…

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Queensland. Death of Mr. A. H. BARLOW. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

Mr. A. H. Barlow, of Queensland, one time Premier and now Minister without a portfolio, died yesterday afternoon. A public funeral took, place…

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In Australia. Death of Captain Elliot, R.n. Commandant at Largs

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 4

Captain Elliot, R.N., who has been in charge of the naval department at Largs since August last, during the absence of Commander Burford on…

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Death of Lord Rothschild the Great Financier. (Reuter's Message.). London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 4

The death is announced of Lord Rothschild, G.C.V.O., the great financier. The first Baron Rothschild was born…

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Victoria. the Late Mr. Howe. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 April 1915 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) has sent a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late Mr. Robert Howe, who was the member for Dalley…

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