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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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Death of Mrs. M. J. Bell

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital at 11 o'clock last night of Mrs. Mary Jane Bell at the age of 50 years. She is survived by a grown-up family of…

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Poisoned Sausages Death of Two Dogs Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The death of two dogs after eating a string of sausages, which are alleged to have been previously offered to a girl, has led to police investigations…

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Death of Mr. C. Castles

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The death of Mr. Cliff Castles occurred in the Hospital at midday to-day. Mr. Castles was 43 years of age and was on compensation. He was a…

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Death of Mr. W. S. Edwards

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

The death of Willixm Samuel Edwards occurred at his residence at 113 Boughtman-street early this morning. He was born in Kapunda 59 years ago…

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Katoomba Tragedy Coroner Holds an Inquiry Into Death of Nola Rowley Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 4

An inquest was held to-day on Nola Rowley (18), who fell over a cliff at Echo Point, Katoomba, on New Year's Day…

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Conductor Drops Dead in a Theatre at Ghent Ordered the Orchestra to Play a Funeral March (Special to "The Miner.") Brussels, January 19

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 1

Members of an orchestra playing at a concert at Ghent had just finished a lively tune when M. van Hoe. conductor, requested them to play a…

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Funeral of Mr. A. W. Nicholas

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Allen Wilford Nicholas took place to-day, leaving his parents' residence, 117 Hebbard-street, South Broken Hill, at…

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Adelaide Woman's Death Subject of an Inquiry Suspicion of Assault Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

The police are investigating the circumstances of the death of Mrs. Jessie M'Sweeney (43), of Grote-street, Adelaide, which occurred in…

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The Late Mr. W. S. Edwards

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 1

The remains of the Late Mr. W. S. Edwards, who died on Monday morning, were buried in the general portion of the Cemetery yesterday…

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Late Mr. J. Whitty

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 2

The death of Mr. John Whitty occurred at the Hospital yesterday evening at about 5.30 o'clock at the age of 72 years. The late Mr. Whitty was…

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Heat in Queensland Death of Cattle Reported at Sale Held Yesterday Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 4

The heat was so intense during a cattle sale at Rockhampton yesterday that many of the animals became frantic. Ten died, while many calves when…

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Boy on Murder Charge Committed to Stand Trial Over Death of Brother Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 3

Phillip Pope (13) was committed for trial yesterday on a charge of murdering his brother. Jack Pope (8), who died from the effects of a gunshot…

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The Late Mr. J. Whitty

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 1

The remains of Mr. John Whitty were buried from Tom J. Mallon's funeral parlor in the Roman Catholic portion of the Cemetery, yesterday…

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Death of Twin Doctors Mother Has Seizure Following Announcement London, January 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 1

The "Dairy Express" reports that Mrs. Smith, of Edinburgh, mother of the twin doctors, an account of whose suicide was cabled on January 15, had…

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Death of Twin Doctors Mother Has Seizure Following Announcement London, January 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 2

The "Daily Express" reports that Mrs. Smith, of Edinburgh, mother of the twin doctors, an account of whose suicide was cabled on January 15, had…

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Death of Twin Doctors Verdict of Suicide Given at Inquest in London (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 1

"We pass from the world with a national awakening in radium work accomplished. Our aim is achieved. Poverty, not for ourselves, but for…

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Death Of. Mrs. J. T. Lees

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 2

Word has been received locally of the deafh in Adelaide early yesterday morning of Mrs Lees, wife of Mr. J. T. Lees. Mr. Lees formerly lived in…

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Death of Mrs. O'loughlin

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

The death occurred at the Hospital this morning of Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret O'Loughlin at the age of 27 years. She leaves a husband and a…

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Salvation Army Commissioners Funeral (Special to "The Miner") London, January 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

The Salvation Army parties observed a truce to-day for the funeral of Lieutenant-Commissioner Haines, which was conducted with semi-military…

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Death of Mrs. J. Moylan

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

The death of Mrs. Winifred Catherine Moylan, the wife of Mr. J. Moylan, caretaker of the Proprietary dams, occurred at her residence this…

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