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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Late Mrs Carragher

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 1

Mrs. M. V. Carragber, who died yesterday, was buried in the Roman Catholic Dortion of the Cemetery this morning, the Rev. Father Brady conducting…

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Late Mr. E. Quintrell

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. E. Quintrell took place yesterday afternoon, the interment being made in the Methodist portion of the Cemetery, the…

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Death of Mr. A. Samson

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. Arthur ("Tim") Samson, who canie to Broken Hill about 16 years ago, died at his residence, 397 Chappiestreet, last night at the age of 521…

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Death of Mr. J. Pawelski

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

The death occurred this morning of Mr. John Pawelski at his residence, 47 Long-street. Born in Kapunda 62 years ago, he came to the Broken Hill…

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The Late Mr. John Pawelski

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. John Pawelski left his late residence at 47 Longstreet, West Broken Hill, yesterday afternoon, the interment being made…

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Death of Miss T. Coffey

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

Advice was received in Broken Hill to-day of the death in the Adelaide Hospital yesterday of Miss Teresa Coffey. She was 38 years of age, and…

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Railway Accident Causes Death of Girl Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

Joyce Honey (13), a schoolgirl, fell between the platform and a moving train at Wollongong station yesterday. Her left leg was severed at the hip,…

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Aerial Doings General Happenings Kinkead's Death Story of the Flight (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

The official timekeepers were ready and the stage set for what was expected to be a triumph of British airmanship. Flight-Lieutenaut Kinkead…

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Death of Mrs. A. M. Ind

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

The remains of the late Mrs. Annie Mary ind, of Hazel Vale Station, were buried in the Baptist portion of the Cemetery this morning, the funeral,…

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Funeral in Adelaide of Flight-lieut M'intyre Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

The largely attended motor funeral of Flight-bieutenant M'Intyre moved, off from the residence of Captain G. Provo at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon…

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Death of Motor Cyclist Motor Driver Sentenced to Month's Imprisonment Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 1

Catherine Hickey, wife of Thomas Hickey, bookmaker, of Belmont, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment in the Criminal Court to-day for the…

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Northam Tragedy Ex-clergyman's Death Subject of an Inquest Married Woman's Story of Plotting by Deceased

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 3

Sensational evidence was given at Northam on Tuesday at an inquest into the death of John Alfred Jeareys (4[?]), who until six months ago was a…

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Funeral of Mr. H. N. M'vicar

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

The remains of Mr. Hugh Norman M'Vicar, who died in the Hospital yesterday from nephritis and heart failure, were buried in the Presbyterian…

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Death of Child Motor Car Driver Is Gaoled for Three Months Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

Reay Keith Demel was sentenced to three months' imprisonment in the Criminal Court for the manslaughter of a child named Darcy William…

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Death of Mr. T. M'guire

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday afternoon of Mr. Thomas M'Guire, aged about 40 years, at Mulyunfire Station, about four miles the…

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Death of Mrs. L. Gordon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at 7 o'clock last night of Mrs. L. Gordon, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. F. Griff, at 40S Chapple-street. She was 85…

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The Late Mr W. E. Baker

Western Grazier · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

At the special meeting of the Municipal Council held last week feeling reference was made by the aldermen to the death of Ald W. E. Baker who had…

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Death of Mr. William Man

Western Grazier · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

Another link with the past has been broken in the passing away of Mr William Man. His death took place a little before 12 o'clock Thursday…

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Death of Mr. E. WEBSTER Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 1

The death is reported of Mr. E. Webster, headmaster of Clevcland-street High School, at the age of 62 years. His first appointment as a…

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West Australia Death of a Pioneer Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 1

Charles Grill, one of the pioneers of the goldfields, died yesterday, aged 60 years. Mr. Grill was a keen racing man and had owned several horses…

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