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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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General Cables Death of X-ray Specialist London, April 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 1

The death has occurred of Dr. George Chisholm Williams, the X-ray pioneer. Thirty years of research work with…

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Death of Mrs. E. Roe

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

The death of Mrs. E. Roe occurred at the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. Bagnall; at 77 Ryan-street, yesterday, at the age of 48 years. Mrs. Roe had…

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Death of Mr. R. E. Grimes

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. R. E. Grimes, a resident of 30 years, died in the Hospital this morning at the age of 34 years. He was born in Mitcham, South Australia, and…

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Death of a Jockey Hobart

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 1

W[?] Lloyd died in hospital on Sunday from injuries suffered when his mount fell in the Newmarket Handicap at Mowbray on Saturday…

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Illegal Operation Nurse Gets Three Years Over Death of Woman Maitland

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

Emmaline Glover, a nurse, was yesterday found guilty of having feloniously slain Annie Carter, who, it was alleged, died from septicaemia…

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Death of Mrs. C. Sara

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

The death occurred at her late residence 164 Newton-street on Thursday, of Mrs. Charlotte Sara, relict of the late William Sara, who died in…

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Accident at Merbein Death of Mr. H. Geale

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

As the result of an accident the death occurred at Merbein on April 10 of Mr. Robert Geale, who was well known in Broken Hill. Mr. Geale was…

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Death of a Girl Police Are Inquiring Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

The police are inquiring into the mysterious circumstances connected with the death of Queenie Rodgers (15). of Boolaroo. The girl left home…

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Death of Twins Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beeeham, of Portland, lost their twin seven and a half months' old babies yesterday. They suffered from gastric trouble, and…

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Death of Mr. C. A. Constable

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

Advice has been sent to local relatives of the death, at Cheltenham (South Australia), of Mr. Charles A. Constable, who after working along…

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Death of Mr. R Hocking Inquest Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 4

The inquest into the death of Mr. R. Hocking was opened at the Court-house this afternoon by Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M. and Coroner. The…

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Death of Mr. R. Hocking Succumbs in Hospital Following on Accident

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. Robert Hocking, who was struck on the head by a stone which came away from the back when he was working on the 1400ft. level of the…

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The Late Mr. R. W. Hocking

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

The remains of Mr. Robert William Hocking, who died at the Hospital on Tuesday morning following an injury to the head caused by being struck…

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Late Mr. G. M'culloch Portrait Is Presented to the City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

The City Council has received from Mrs. Cout's Michie, of Cobham, Surrey, an off painting of the late Mr. George M'Culloca, her first husband,…

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Death of Schoolboy Revolver Found in Room Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

After he had finished his home lessons Jim Aymar (15), a pupil of the Brisbane Grammar School, kissed his mother good-night and then went…

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Death of Mr. W. Hocking Accidental Death Is Finding of Jury

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

In the Police Court this afternoon, Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M. and coroner, conducted an inquest into the death of Robert William Hocking who died…

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Death of Mr. W. Hocking Accidental Death Is Finding of Jury

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

In the police Court this afternoon, Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M. and coroner, conducted an inquest into the death of Robert William Hocking, who died…

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Alleged Massacre Boat Builders in Papua Relate Story in Sydney Death of 40 REPORTED Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

Messrs. J. and L. Day, boat buildors of Balmain, who have been engaged in the delta district, of Papua building a mission yacht, returned to Sydney…

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Bremen's Crew to Attend Pilot Bennett's Funeral (A.p.a. Message.) Murray Bay April 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

Miss Junkers has announced that she, Colonel Fitzmaurice, Baron Von Huenfeld and Captain Koehl will fly at dawn to-morrow for Washington to…

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Bremen's Crew. to Attend Pilot Bennett's Funeral (A.p.a. Message.) Murray Bay April 26

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 6

Miss Junkers has announced that she, Colonel Fitzmaurice, Baron Von Huenfeld and Captain Koehl will fly at dawn to-morrow for Washington to…

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