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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 2 of 12

Death of Mr. John Atkinson

Western Grazier · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. John Atkinson will regret to hear of his death, which occurred at a private hospital, Summer Hills, Sydney, on…

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Death of a Boxer After Fight at Nelson Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 3

In a professional boxing contest at Nelson, Herb Robinson, of Wellington, in the 11th round, hit Billy Tapp, of Okabun, who struck the boards with…

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Death of Mrs Rutherford

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 2

We regret having to record the death of another very old resident of Wilcannia, in the person of Mrs A. Rutherford, which and event occurred…

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Sporting Cycling Death of Ernest Pye (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, March 11

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 3

A Newark (U.S.A.) message states that Ernest Pye, who won 32 rares in Australian bicycle competitions and has lately distinguished himself in United…

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Death of Mr. J. C. Woods

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 1

The death occured yesterday at the Hospital, at about 7.45 o'clock p.m. of Mr. James Curran Woods, the cause of death being internal complication…

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Funeral of Mr. J. C. Woods

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. James C. Woods left his late residence. 245 Chloride-street at 3.30 o'clock this afternoon for the interment in the…

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Funeral of Mr. J. C. Woods

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. James 0 Woods left his late residence. 245 Chloride-street, at 3.30 o'clock Friday afternoon for the interment in the…

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Death of Bishop Norton Nearly Forty Years' in the One Diocese Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

Dr. John Henry Norton who has been Bishop of Port Augusta tor 16 years, died to-day at Peterborough alter a long illness. He was born at Ballarat…

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Death of a Jockey As Result of Accident Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 3

The A.R.C. jockey L. J. O'Connor, who was severely injured when Linora Smile came down while competing in the 14.1 handicap at Kensington last…

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Fatal Smash in Oxide-st (Continued from page 2.) Death of Douglas Whinnen the Inquest Opened Eyewitnesses' Evidence Adjourned to April 9

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

At the Courthouse this afternoon Mr. Gr. A. Stevenson, coroner, opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the accident which occurred last night at…

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Funeral of Mr. D.whinnen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Douglas [?] who area from injuries sustained in colision in Oxide-street on Monday night took place this…

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Death of Sarah Bernhardt

Western Grazier · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 2

A Reuter message states that the death is announced of Sarah Bernhardt the famous French actress, in her 78th year…

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Funeral of Sarah Bernhardt (United Service Message.) Paris, March 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 1

With three knocks, which is the signal in Parisian theatres for the raising of the curtain, the usher of the little church of St. Francis de Sailes…

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Death of Mr. J. W. BAKEWELL Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Bakewell a prominent citizen of Adelaide died to-day at the age of 77 years…

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Death of Mrs. Htndman

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 1

A cable message from London, dated April 9, states that. Mrs. Hyndnian, widow of the Socialist leader, has been found dead at- Hampstead, with an…

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Cerman Reparations Chancellor's Oration at Worker's Funeral Deaths That United Germany (Reuter's Message.) London, April 10

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 1

Beater's Berlin correspondent reports— "The Reichstag was packed to hear the funeral oration by Herr Cuno, the Chancellor, on the victima of the…

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Ireland. Arrest of Anti-free Staters While Going to Funeral Several Leaders Included (Reuter's Message.) London, April 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 1

A message from Dublin states that Mary M'Swiney Countess Markievitch Count Plunkett Liam Lynch's brother and others are reported to have been…

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Death of Mr.f.w. Berkholz

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. Frederick William Berkhola, formerly licensee of the Hillside Hotel, who had been an inmate of the Hospital for the past 12 days, died to-day…

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Damages for Miscondunt Claimed After Wife's Death Decision of Judge in Favor of Plaintiff

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 3

A cable message from London states that the decision in the case of George Kent, who, after her death, claimed damages for misconduct with his wife…

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Death of Mrs.overall Kelly's Trial for Murder Adjourned Until May 15 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 4

In the Criminal Court to-day on the application of the Crown Prosecutor the trial of David Kelly for the murder of Mrs. Ada Florence Overall…

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