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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 8 of 12

Man and Woman Shot. Death of Man Yesterday But Woman Is Recovering Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

The death occurred of John Stanley, who shot a woman at Muttamurra yesterday and afterwards shot himself in the temple. The woman, Catherine…

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Death of Mr. A. C. BRAYNE Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 8

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Alfred Cecil Brayne (95), a well-known hridgebuilder. He was the engineer in charge of the construction of the…

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Motor Lorry Out of Contol Causes Death of Woman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

A motor lorry got out of control yesterday, afternoon, skidded to the footpath in Mount-street. North Sydney, and struck two women. One,…

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Motor Lorry Out of Contol Causes Death of Woman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 1

A motor lorry got out of control yesterday afternoon, skidded to the footpath in Mount-street, North Sydney, and struck two women. One,…

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Drought in Queensland. Death of Stock Reported Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

Light general rain fell this morning, and there are prospects of more. A good fall is needed, as there is practically no pasturage in South…

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Death of Returned Soldier, at Wedding Celebration Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

A tragedy during a wedding breakfast is reported from Dumbleyung. It was suggested that a piano would enliven the proceedings, and one…

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Death of a Drover Caused by Rolling Horse Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

The Perth police have received news of a ratal accident close to Minderoo Station, several miles from Onslow. Charles Locke, a sheep drover, and…

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Coroner Holds Inquiry on Death of Mrs Heslop Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

At the inquest yesterday into the death of Mrs. Adeline Rose Heslop (29). of Maylands, on October 15, a finding was returned that the woman…

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Death of Mr. M. J. RYAN Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1923 · page 2

The death occurred at Chatswood of Martin Joseph Ryan (76), of Toohey's Limited, brewers. The deceased was instrumental in establishing many…

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Death of Mr. Berriman Mellourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 1

A later message stated that Mr. R. Berrman succumbed to his injuries at P.30 o' clock last night. Inspector Dimond, whose wife is a…

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Geheul Cable News Sudden Death Reported of Mr. Philip Cosgrave (Reuter's Message.) Loudon, October 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

Mr. Philip Cosgrave brother of the President of the Irish Free State, a momber of the Dail Eireann and governor of Mount Prison died…

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Death of a Workman. Man Unloading Gypsum Falls Down Ship's Hold Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 1

On Tuesday afternoon John William Burton (67), a married man, living at Exeter and employed as a laborer by the Austral Plaster Company at…

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Death of Mrs. Overall. Kelly to Have New Trial Is High Court Decision Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 1

The High Court to-day reversed the decision of the State Full Court in the case of David Kelly, who was found guilty of the manslaughter of Mrs…

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Death of Dunstan Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 3

Jack Dunstan, one of the contestants in the fight at the Melbourne Stadium on Saturday, died yesterday at an early, hour in the Melboutrne Hospital…

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Death of Mr. W. F. sCORBETT Well-known Boxing Critic Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 3

Mr. W. F. Corbett, one of the bestknown boxing writers in Australia, who has been connected with the "Referee" staff for many years,…

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Application of Nicotine Causes Death of a Man Albury

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 1

Thomas Nagel (53), a well-known resident of Albury, was walking along the river bank when he saw a tiger snake close to him. At the same time…

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Death of a Child Geelong

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 1

An eight-months-old child crawled from its cot towards its mother's bed last night and slipped, catching its chin between two beds. It hung in…

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South Australia. Death of a Cricketer Crystal Brook

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 4

During a cricket match on Saturday betweqn a Narridy and a Crystal Brook team, two batsmen collided while running between the wickets. D…

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Prohibition in U.S.A. Funeral Procession Held to Obtain 15 Cases Whisky Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 1

Mr. Sam Allen, a, well-known Victorian bookmaker, who returned yesterday from America, tells some amusing stories of his efforts to get drink…

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South Australia. Death of a Woman Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 1

At the City Watchhouse on Thursday a report was received from the Adelaide Hospital that Emaline Schroder (35), of Swift-avenue, Dulwich,…

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