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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1917

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Death of Mr. E.h. Coombe. a South Australian M.l.a

Barrier Miner · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 1

Mr. Ephraim Henry Coombe, M.L.A., died at Port Adelaide on Thursday evening. While speaking at a political meeting on the previous friday evening…

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White Cliffs News. Death of Constable Morrison

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 2

With sincere regret I have to record the death of Constable John Thomas Morrison, eldest son of Mr J. K. Morrison, of Duderang, Victoria…

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The Late Mr. A. J. Hall. Mention at the Sessions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

This morning, before the business of the Quarter Sessions was proceeded with, Judge Bevan said:—"I would like to say, on behalf of every member…

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Fatal Motor Car Accident. Funeral of Mr. M. J. Mahoney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 4

The funeral took place this afternoon of Mr. Michael Joseph Mahoney, who died at the Hospital yesterday as the result of injuries received in a motor…

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Death of Mrs. Anderson. the Funeral

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 8

The "Church Chronicle" of April 13, says:—"The news of the sudden death of the wife of the Bishop of Riverina, writes a correspondent from Hay, came…

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Late Sporting. a Sportsman's Death. Companion of Adam Lindsay Gordon. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 8

Mr. John M'Phail, supervisor of bookmakers for the local racing clubs, died to-day at Ballarat, aged 72 years. He was frequently a companion of…

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Death of Mr. M. J. Mahoney. Inquest Further Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 3

The inquest opened last week by the Coroner (Mr. T. Hall. J.P.) into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. M. J. Mahoney, who was thrown…

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Death of Mr. Harold Ashton. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Harold Ashton, associate director of Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., died on Sunday after a short illness. He had been connected with the…

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Obituary

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. John Heary Bruce, while sitting in the parlor of the White Cliffs Hotel on last Saturday afternoon, expired from what, in the absence of a doctor,…

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Late Mr. J. C. Symes Estate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 8

Probate duty amounting to £12,486 has been paid in the estate of the late Mr. Joseph Cowan Syme, late of St. Kilda, a nephew of the late Mr. David…

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Death of Archbishop Carr. a Distinguished Prelate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 May 1917 · page 2

His Grace Archbishop Carr died at five minutes past 9 o'clock last night. A few minutes previously he had said "Good-night" to Dean M'Carthy, who…

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Death of Mr. George Strachan. Former Mayor of Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 May 1917 · page 3

The death took place at his residence, Cross Roads, Unley. (S.A.), on Saturday of Mr. George Strachan, formerly one of the oldest residents of Broken…

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Federal Elections. the Darwin Seat. Death of Successful Candidate. Result of Heart Failure. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 4

News was received this morning that Mr. G. R. Howroyd, who defeated Mr. King O'Malley for the Darwin seat in the House of Representatives, died…

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Late Archbishop Carr. Funeral in Melbourne. a Lengthy Cortege. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 13 May 1917 · page 1

The burial of Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, took place in the Sacred Heart Chapel of St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday. A Solemn Office for…

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The Late Mr. J. H. CHOATE. (Reuter's Message.) New York

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

King George has sent a cable of condolence to the widow of Mr. Joseph H. Choate, one time U.A. Ambassador to Britain, who died last night…

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Death of Mr. J. W. Pen[?]lley. a Resident for 31 Years

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

Mr. Joseph William Pengelley, a well-known citizen, died at his residence to-day, at the age of 88 years. Mr. Pengelley was born in the year…

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An East Indian Ruler. Death of the Rajah of Sarawak. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 4

The death is announced of the Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Johnson Brooke, G.C.M.G. [The Rajah of Sarawak succeeded…

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The Late Mr. George Donaldson. Experiences When Lost

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

On Saturday, May 12, Mr. George Donaldson, formerly of Broken Hill and Wilcannia, died in the Sydney Hospital after a four-weeks illness following on…

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Death of Dr. C. E. Todd. a Prominent Adelaide Surgeon. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 4

News has been received in Adelaide of the sudden death at Mount Buffalo (Victoria) on Wednesday of Dr. C. E. Todd, a prominent Adelaide surgeon…

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Death of Mr. George Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 8

The death occurred at the Hospital this afternoon after a long illness of Mr. George Day, brother of Mr. Charles Day, of Messrs. C. Day and…

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