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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Funeral of Rita Hubner. Attended by Sunday School Children

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 4

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, at the Methodist Cemetery, of the little girl Rita E[?]nily Hubner, who died as the result of injuries…

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Child Burned T0 Death. Result of a Rubbish Fire. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 1

The six—year—old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Petherick, of Narracoorte, has been burned to death. The deceased and other children set alight to some…

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On the Broken Hill-condobolin Railway. Death of a Worker

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 4

On Monday afternoon last Mr. Michael Cummins, who was employed by the Norton Griffiths Company on the Broken Hill-Menindie section…

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On the Broken Hill-condobolin Railway. Death of a Worker

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 4

On Monday afternoon last Mr. Michael Cummins, who was employed by the Norton Griffiths Company on the Broken Hill-Menindie section of…

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Death of a Racing Man

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 8

Followers of racing will regret to learn that Mr. John Turnbill died on Thursday morning (telegraphs a Melbourne correspondent) at his home in…

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The Death of Rita Hubner. Conclusion of the Inquest

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 6

Mr. T. W. Cohen, Coroner, concluded the inquiry in the Courthouse this afternoon into the cause and circumstances surrounding the death of Rita…

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Death of Sir James Caird. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

The death ia announced of Sir James Ker Caird, a wealthy Scotsman. He has left many Soonish benefactions, also a gift of £24,000 to Sir…

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Late Sister Mary Elizabeth. the Funeral

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The funeral took place this morning of the late Sister Mary Elizabeth, of the Sisters of Mercy, Broken Hill, who died yesterday morning. A solemn…

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The Motorcar Mystery. the Death of Chauffeur Haines. Two Men Charged with the Murder. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

John Williamson, 42, a mechanic, and Leslie Taylor. 37, a dealer, in the City Court yesterday were each sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment on charges of…

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Death of Barry Reynolds. One-time Manager for Bill Squires. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 19 March 1916 · page 2

Barry Reynolds, one of the best-known figures in sporting circles in Australia, died on Friday night rather suddenly in Melbourne. He had been…

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In Australia. Death of a Baseballes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 4

'After baring served in the trendies at Gallipoli for six weeks, Private J. H. Atkinson, who was well known in baseball circles in Melbourne (says a…

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Military Funeral. the Late Private A. S. White

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 4

The funeral of the late Private Albert Stanley White, 21 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. White, of Bromidestreet, near Thomas-street, who died…

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Military Funeral. the Late Private A. S. White

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 1

The funeral of the late Private Albert Stanley White, 21 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. White, of Bromidestreet, near Thomas-street, who died…

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Funeral of Greif Sailors. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 2

Two of the Greif's sailors were buried at Edinburgh with, the utmost respect. The coffins were carried on a gun carnacs and were covered with…

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The Late Mr. Shearston Sailors' Tribute

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 4

"Thousands of men in the British Navy wil be sorry when they hear that Mr. J. S. Shearston has crossed the bar," sad a veteran petty officer last…

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[?] Death of Private Grogan

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 4

Mrs. Williams of 269 Oxide-street, to-day received an urgent wi[?]e from Ca[?]tain Jermyn of the 4th Military District (South Australia) stating that…

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SPORTING. (Reuter's Message.) Death of Donald Dinnie. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 3

The death occurred in London yesterday of Donald Dinnie the famous Scottish athlete, who [?] to have won 11,000 contests. [?] [?] toured…

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Death of Mr. G. E. J. Baker

Barrier Miner · Sunday 9 April 1916 · page 1

Mr. George E. J. Baker died last night at his residence, Rakow-street, Railway Town. at the age of 41 years. The cause of death is…

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[?] Clergyman's Death. Result of a Rectory Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

At Charleville (Queensland) the Rev. F. A. Fernau, who was badly burnt during a fire (a brief account of which was telegraphed to "The Miner" on the…

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Death of Mr. W. A. FIELDING, M.L.C. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 1

Mr. W. A. Fielding, M.L.C., died on Friday night from the effects of diabetes. Dece[?]sed was 63 years of age. Three…

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