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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1925

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Death of Mr. J. P. M'grath

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 July 1925 · page 3

Mrs. J. P. M'Grath, licensee of the Junction Hotels was advised by telegram yesterday evening of the death of her husband, Mr. John…

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MR. W. J. Bryan's Funeral Service to Be Broadcasted (Reuter's Message.) Washington, July 29

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1925 · page 1

The late Mr. W. J. Bryan's funeral service to be held here on Friday will be broadcasted from several cities throughout the eastern States by the…

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The Late Mr. W. J. BRYAN (Reuter's Message.) Now York, July 31

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1925 · page 1

A message from Washington states that after the simple rites of the Presbyterian Church, where he had worshipped when he was Secretary of…

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The Late Mr. W. J. BRYAN (Reuter's Message.) New York, July 31

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1925 · page 10

A message from Washington states that after the simple rites of the Presbyterian Church, where he had worshipped when he was Secretary of…

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Death of Major Norvill a Military Funeral

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1925 · page 1

The death occurred on Saturday of Major V. A. Norvill, commanding officer of the 50th Battalion of Infantry of the Commonwealth Citizens Forces…

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Death of Mr. G. Hawke

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1925 · page 2

Mr. George Hawke died at his residence in Wolfram-street yesterday. Mr. Hawke was a very old resident of Broken Hill and for the past 35 years…

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Morphine Poisoning Death of American Seaman Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 1

As a result of the death of John Harmola (21), an American seaman, from drug poisoning during the weekend detectives have arrested George…

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Tragedy Near Goulburn Death of a Farm Hand Caused by Strychnine Family's Lucky Escape Goulburn

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 4

J. T. Gray's farm three miles from Goulburn was the soene of a tragedy last night. Richard Luke (23), a farm hand, is dead and the Gray…

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Death of Mr. Southwick Cyrub Braby Remanded on a Charge of Murder

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1925 · page 1

Cyrue Braby, who was arrested on Sunday and charged with the murder of William Southwick at South Yarra, was remanded at the City Court on…

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Death of Mr. W. Bruce

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 3

FORMER GREAT CRICKETER The body found floating off Point Ormond on Tuesday has been identified (as briefly reported in yesterday's…

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An Impressive Funeral of U.S.A. Ambassador Honored by Japanese (Reuter's Message.) Tokio, August 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 1

With an impressive ceremony the funeral of Mr. E. A. Bancroft, United States Ambassador to Japan, took place this morning. It was attended…

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Death of Mrs J. Torpy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 10

The death is reported at Waverley, Sydney, of Mrs. J. Torpy at the age of 75 years. She had been ailing for some weeks, and her death followed a…

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Death of Mr. C. Berkholz

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 10

Mr. Charles Berkholz, who was admitted to the Hospital on Thursday in a serious condition from pneumonia after being brought in from the…

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Death of Mr. C. Berkholz

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 1

Mr. Charles Berkholz, who was admitted to the Hospital on Thursday in a serious condition from pneumonia after being brought in from the…

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Death of Mrs. J. Torpy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 1

The death is reported at Waverley, Sydney, of Mrs. J. Torpy at the age of 75 years. She had been ailing for some weeks and her death followed a…

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Death of Mr. J. P. McGRATH

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 2

"Mrs J. P. McGrath, license of the Junction Hotel was advised by telegram yesterday evening (29th ult.) of the death of her husband, Mr. John…

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Funeral of Late Mr. P. Reidy

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1925 · page 4

The remains of the late Mr. P. Reidy were interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Cemetery this afternoon, the Rev. Father Brennan…

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Death of Mr. P. Reidy Sketch of His Career

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1925 · page 1

By the death in Hospital at 3.30 o'clock yesterday morning of Mr. Patrick Reidy (62), Broken Hill has lost one of its oldest residents and a…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Wilson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. D. Barnett, secretary of the Compensation Scheme joint Committee, has been advised of the death at Black Forest, South Australia, of Mr…

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Pilgrims to Rome Death of Rev. Fr. Vaughan. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 1

A cable message was received at St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday afternoon stating that the Rev. Father Vaughan, chaplain to Archbishop…

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