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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Funeral of the Late Constable Bellts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 1

The funeral of the late Constable George Anderson Bellis took place on Tuesday, the cortege, a large one, leaving the Police Barracks. The…

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The Late Mr. Redmond. Solemn Requiem Mass in Sydney. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 4

A solemn requiem mass for tho late Mr. John Redmond (Irish Nationalist leader) was sung yesterday at St. Mary's Cathedral…

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The Late Mr. Redmond. Contesting the Vacant Seat. (Reuter's Message.) Dublin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 4

There are prospects of a battle in the by-election for Waterford 1 in the House of Commons, where Captain Redmond, who has resigned his Tyrone…

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The Late Sir John Madden. Accorded a State Funeral. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

A State funeral was yesterday accorded the remains of the late victorian Chief Justice, Sir John Madden. The State Parliament and the various law…

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Death of Mr. H. G. Lipsett

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. H G. Lipsett, who for the past 12 years has been attached to the staff of Block 10 Company, Broken Hill. latterly as assistant accountant, died in…

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Death of Sir John Madden

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

Sir John Madden, G.C.M.G., Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at the flat of Mr Harry Jewett,…

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Obituary. the "Australian Blondin."

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 4

A telegram from Sydney in "The Advertiser" states that James Alexander, known throughout Australia as "the Australian Blondin," died at the…

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Obituary. Rev H. Scott Holland. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 4

The death is reported of the Rev. Henry Scott Holland. [The Rev. Henry Scott Holland was born at Ledbury, Herefordshire…

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Death of Mr. William Lord

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

Tho death occurred in the Broken Hill and District Hospital thia morning of Mr. William Lord, an old resident of Broken Hill, in his 62nd year…

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A Sydney River Mystery. Death of a Boy

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 3

What (says the Sydney "Evening News") has been called "The Como Mystery" has been cleared np by a statement made to the Sutherland…

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The Late Mr. A. E. Marks

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Marks, whose death was reported in to-day's First Edition, was one of Broken Hill's early day business men. He started business in…

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Death of Mr. G. Hallett

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital last night of Mr. George Hallett, manager of the Barrier Co-Operative Society. The late Mr. Hallett had only…

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Death of South Australian Airman. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 4

Lieutenant Percy West, of South Australia, and a member of the Reval Flying Corps, has died in India. Be was formerly in the employ of Messrs…

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Funeral of the Late Mr.g. Hallett

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

The funeral of tie late Mr. George Hallett this afternoon, was largely attended. The remains were removed from deceased's residence in…

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The Late Mr. George Hallett

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

A Red Cross worker writes:—"I would very much like to place on record in 'The Miner' the patriotic spirit of the late Mr. George Hallett. On…

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Death of an English Boxer

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 6

A cable from London notifies the death of Charlie Mitchell, one of the best known pugilists of his day—a day many years ago. He was among the…

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Death of Dr. Dey

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

The death of Dr. Robert Doy is reported at having occurred on Wednesday week at the residence of his brother, Mr. David Doy, at…

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The Late Corporal Fern, M.L.A. Funeral in Sydney. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 21 April 1918 · page 1

About 100 Labor men and unionists walked as far as Darlinghurst in front of the hearse yesterday that carried the remains of the late Corporal C. S…

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Death of Mr. C. Fenwick. Miner and Member of Parliament. (Router's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 21 April 1918 · page 2

The death is reported of Mr. Charles Fenwick, P.C., who had represented Wansbeck, a Northumberland constituency in the House of Commons,…

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Death of Mrs. G. Sykes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 4

The death took place yesterday of Mrs. Maud Mary Sykes, wife of Mr. George Sykes, recently owner of a blacksmith's shop in Blende-street. Mrs…

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