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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Death of Aborigine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 4

One of the Quinyambi Station aborigines, who has been undergoing treatment in the Hospital, died at an early hour this morning. The man…

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Death of Mrs. Humphry Ward

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 7

The death of Mrs. Humphry W[?] within sight of her [?] birthday, [?] curred at the and of April (says "Life,") She was a granddaughter of…

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Death of Mr J. G. Coulter

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 2

The many friends of Mr J. G. Coulter, of Glenhope and Kayrunnera (near White Cliffs), will be grieved to hear of his death, which said event…

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Death of Mrs. C. Sara

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

Mrs. Christina Sara, widow of the late Air. William George Sara, died at her residence Cummins-street, off Garnet-street, last night after an illness…

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South Australian Politics Three Nominations Received for Late Mr. Peake's Seat Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 4

Nominations closed to-day for the vacaney in the House of Assembly caused by the death of Mr. A. H. Peake. The candidates are: —T…

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Death of Animals Through Eating Baits Two Boys Convicted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 3

A case presenting peculiar surroundings occupied the attention of the police magistrate, Mr. Sheppard, recently (says…

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Carranzas Funeral (Reuter's Message.) Mexico City, May 25

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 1

Great throngs of people attended Carransa's funeral…

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Death of a Son on Torpedoed Vessel Parents Claim Compensation

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 4

Peter Perry Ledan claimed from Gibbs, Bright, and Co in the Port Pirie court on Friday the sum of £416 as compensation for the death of his son,…

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Mexican Revolution Death of Carranza Committee Investigating Makes a Report (Reuter's Message.) Mexico City, May 26

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 1

A committee of four which was appointed by General Obregon to make a preliminary inquiry into the death of the late resident Carranza…

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Death of a Centenarian

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

The death of a centenarian, Mr. Patrick Maloney, aged 102 years, was reported by the police to the coroner, Mr. W.W. Harris, P.M., on Monday…

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Death of a Centenarian

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 8

The death of a centenarian, Mr. Patrick Maloney, aged 102 years, was reported by the police to the coroner. Mr. W. W. Harris, P.M.. on Monday…

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Death of Mr. J. Ford

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. James Ford, senr, of 70 Morgan-street, died on Tuesday last at the age of 75 years and 8 months. Mr. Ford had resided here for 25 years…

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Death of Mr. J. Ford

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 3

Mr. James Ford, senr., of 70 Morgan-street, died on Tuesday last at the age of 75 years and 8 months. Mr. Ford had resided here for 25 years…

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Death of Byrnes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 3

As the result of the shooting at Concord yesterday, Norman Byrnes died in the hospital last night. Mrs. Spinks is still in a critical…

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Death of Byrnes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 1

As the result of the shooting at Concord yesterday, Norman Byrnes died in the hospital last night. Mrs. Spinks is still in a critical…

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Death of Mr. J. B. Manley

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. James Bennett ("Tom") Manley, of Morgan-lane, died at the Hospital on Wednesday last at the age ot 46 years, after an Illness lasting several…

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King Alexander of Greece Concerned in Motor-car Smash (Continued from Paae 1.) Death of Count Kergarinf (United Service Message.) Paris, May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 4

Count Kergarinu died as the result of the injuries he recived in the motor car accident in which the King of Greece was concerned…

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Funeral of Mr. Van Pelt

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 June 1920 · page 3

Mr. "William Van. Pelt, who died in the Hospital on Tuesday, was buried yesterday, the interment being made in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The…

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DEATH Of Thomas Weston Inquest Held Finding of Accidental. Death

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 June 1920 · page 4

The coroner, Mr. 4. R. Terry, S.M., this afternoon conducted an inquiry at the Courthouse into the circumstances surrounding the death ' of Thomas…

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Death of a Colfer Run Over by Express (United Service Message.) London, June 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 1

James Merriman, a well-known golfer. after playing a round at Brookland, Surrey, mounted the parapet of a railway bridge, fell on the line in…

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