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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1923

227 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 1 of 12

Death of Mrs Spinks

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 2

The news of the death of Mrs A. Spinks, of Croydon, Wilcannia, which was received on Saturday afternoon last came as a great shock to her…

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Death of Mrs. Caskey

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 2

The many friends of Mr R. Caskey of Burnside, will regret to hear of his wife's death, which occurred at the local Hospital on Wednesday. Mrs…

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Death of Mr. "Steve" McGRATH

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 2

We have to record the death of Mr Stephen James McGrath, which occurred suddenly at the Queen's Head Hotel on Tuesday afternoon last. He…

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Death of Mb. S. J. M'greath

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 1

Mr. G. A. Stevenson, C.P.S. and District Magistrate, has received a report from Police Sergeant Perry, stationed at Wilcannia, that Stephen…

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Death of Mr. Henry Berry Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 4

Mr. Henry Berry, the head of the big mercantile business bearing his name, died today at the age of 83 years…

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Death of Henry Young Champion Footballer Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 3

The sudden death occurred yesterday at Geelong of Henry Young, a prominent figure in athletic circles. He was a champion league football follower,…

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Death of Mr; R. Jones Senr

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. Robert Jones, sent one of Broken Hill's oldest residents, died at his home at 532 Lane lane at' 9:20 o'clock this morning. The late Mr…

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Death Announced of Ex King Constantine Report From Sicily (Reuter's. Message.) London, January 11

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 1

The death of ex-King Constantine of Greece is reported. Cerebral hemorrhage is stated to have been the cause of death…

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Sleep Walker's Sudden Death Shook of Awakening Stated to Be the Cause (United Service Message.) London January 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

A girl's disgust at tasting some bitter substance during a sleep walk roused her to consciousness, and she dropped dead with shock…

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Death of Mr. T. H. Tonkin

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

Mr. Thomas Henry Tonkin, of 242 Hebbard-street, South Broken Hill, died at the Hospital last night from chronic kidney" trouble. It was…

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Death of Mrs. M. Gluyas

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence; 194 Cobalt- street, on Sunday of Mrs. M. Gluyas, a very old Broken Hill resident, aged 92 years. Mrs. Gluyas…

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Death of Sandy M'vea

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 3

Dr. E. E. Mackay, Acting Surgeon Superintendant of the Hospital, to-day reported that Sandy M'Vea, the aboriginal boxer, died in the Hospital…

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Late Mr. C. Royal's Estate Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 1

The estate of the late Mr. Charles Royal of East Adelaide, has been sworn not to exceed £16,500…

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Death of X-ray Discoverer (Reuter's Message.) London, February 11

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Berlin correspondent states that Professor Wilhelm Konrad von Rontzen, the discoverer of the X-ray, is dead…

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Death of Rabbi Boas Adelaida

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

Rabbi Boas who was for 48 years minister at the Adelaide Synagogue died to-day after a long illness…

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Attempted Bank Robbery Death of a Suspect Shortly After Arrest Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 1

Suspected of being the man who attempted a robbery at the Hurlstone Park branch of the Government Savings Bank early yesterday afternoon…

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Death of African Chief

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

A cable message from Capetown states that the death is announced of King Khama at the age of 95 years. Khama was one of the most famous of…

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Death of African Chief

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 8

A cable message from Capetown states that the death is announced of King Khams at the age of 95 ears. Khama was one of the most famous of…

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German Reparations Big Crowds of Germans Attend Workman's Funeral Bochum Police Disabmed (Reuter's Message.) London, February 28

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

During the month of February the motor casualty ambulance had 41 calls. Police calls numbered 23, aud the mines 15. while there were two cases of…

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A Bill in the Dail Provision for Dependents of Late Mr. Arthur Griffith (United Service Message) London, March 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 1

The Dail Eireann has passed the first reading of the bill introduced by Mr. W. T. Cosgrave, the President, to make provision for Mr. Arthur…

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