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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Fourth Victim Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

The fourth deaths has occurred in connection with the collision between a motor lorry and a train at a level crossing near Mildura. The latest…

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Kinkead's Death Result of Post-mor Tem (A.p.a. Message;) London, March 26

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 1

Pathologists report that an analysis of the blood and lungs of Flight-Lieutenant Kinkead, who was killed recently when he crashed in attempting…

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Solomon Islands Unrest Death of 11 CAPTIVES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 4

A message from Tulagai (Solomon Islands) states that of 135 natives awaiting trial for the murder of Mr. Bell and Cadet Officer Lillies, eleven have [?]…

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Death of Mrs. B. Gill

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

Mrs. Bertha Gill, who died yesterday, was buried in the Church of England portion of the Cemetery this morning, the Rev. J. H. A. Chauvel…

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Melbourne Man Killed When on Wai to Funeral Motor Car Overturned Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

While on his way to a funeral at Mortlake yesterday, Arthur Phillpott was killed when his motor car skidded and overturned while passing another…

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Death of Mrs. E.e.hill Result of Natural Causes Is Finding of Coroner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

In the Courthouse this morning Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M. anti Coroner, conducted au inquest into the death of Ellen Elizabeth Hill, who…

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Fatalities and Accidents Motor Car Over Embankment Causes Death of a Girl Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 1

Margaret May Hughes (14), of Chermside, was killed instantly, her neck being broken, when a tyre blew out and a motor car crashed over a…

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Death of Mr. J. J. Hocking

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. Joseph James Hocking, who had been a resident of the city for nearly 27 years, died in the Hospital yesterday at the age of 50 years. He worked…

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Death of Mr. R. R. Bettisqn

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

The remains of Mr. Robert Roy ("Bob") Bettison, who died on Tuesday at the age of 38 years, were buried in the Methodist portion of the…

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An Aged Man's Death Evidence of Assault Given by Young Woman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 3

At an inquiry held yesterday into the death of William Thomas Wallace 68) it was stated that Wallace nad two aliases and that he had a criminal…

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Death of Mrs. S. Charlton

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 1

Mrs. Susannah Charlton, who died at her residence, 179 Hall-street, yesterday, at the age of 83 years, was buried in thE general portion of the…

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Death of Mrs. S. Charlton

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Susannah Charlton, who died at her residence, 179 Hall-street, yesterday, at the age of 83 years, was buried in the general portion of the…

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Dr. O'farrell's Funeral Bathurst

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 1

The funeral of Dr. O'Farrell, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, took place yesterday…

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Death of Mrs. J. H. Kelley

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 1

Mrs. J. H. Kelley, who died suddenly at her residence, 175 Mercury-street, on Saturday night, at the age. of 61 years, was buried in the Roman…

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Death of Mr. J. P. O'connor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. James Patrick O'Connor, who died at his residence at 539 Lane-street yesterday afternoon, was buried in the Roman Catholic portion of the…

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Death of D. Ford Accidental Death Is Finding of Coroner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. R. C. Atkinson, coroner, at the adjourned inquest on the death of Daniel Ford at Pooncarie on February 27, which was held in the…

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Death of Mr. J. Clarke

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 3

Mr. James Clarke, who has been a resident for 40 years, died in the Hospital last night at the age of 75 years. Mr. Clarke was an employes of the…

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Death of Aged Man Left Small Fortune Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 1

The search of a hut occupied by Albert Whitehorn (75), who was found dead in a paddock near York on Monday, revealed papers showing that he…

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Funeral of Mrs. Bruggeman

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 1

Mrs. Marie Emelia Bruggemari, who died suddenly at her residence on Tuesday morning, was buried in the Church of England portion of the…

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Burial of Kilner Tribute at Funeral London, April 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 4

"A Yorkshire wicket, has fallen, and one of the best in the Yorkshire team is but," said the rector of Wombwell in his address to the…

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