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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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Death of Prisoner (Continued from Page 1.) Verdict of Death From Natural Causes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 4

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death, of Walter Lionel West (23) in his cell at Long Bay Gaol last Wednesday…

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Death of Mechanic Anderson Out of Danger Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

Lance Colless (mechanic), who was injured,, died this morning. His companion, Flight-Lieutenant Anderson, is now ont of danger…

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Death of Newcastle Girl After Eating Chocolates Inquest Is Opened Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

An inquest was opened yesterday into the death of Hilda Johnson (15), who collapsed and died on Septcinuer 28 after eating chocolates…

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Death of Newcastle Girl After Eating Chocolates Inquest Continued Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

The inquest was continued yesterday into the death of Hilda Johnson (15), who died on September 28 after eating poisoned chocolates…

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A Constable's Death Driver of a Motor Car on Triad in Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

In the Criminal Court to-day the trial began of Robert John Aldridge (27), jockey, who is charged with having driven in a dangerous manner a…

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Death of Mr. Strombeck No Inquest to Be Held

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Magnus Strombeck, aged 62 years, was found dead in bed at his home, 184 Murton-street. North Broken Hill, at 6.30 o'clock this morning…

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U.S.A. Millionaire's Death Bout of Poison Liquor Followed by Suicide (Special to "The Miner.") Chicago, February 25

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 2

John Towns (47), a millionaire inventor, committed suicide to-day after a prolonged bout of drinking poison liquor…

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The Late Mrs. Sheppard

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 1

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucy Wells Sheppard took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the residence of her niece, Mrs. W. Curtis. The interment…

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The Late Mrs. Sheppard

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucy Wells Sheppard took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the residence of her niece, Mrs. W. Curtis. The interment…

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The Late Mr. M. Strombeck

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Magnus (Charlie) Strombeck took place yesterday, leaving his late residence, 184 Murton-street. Included in the…

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The Late Mr. M. Strombeck

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 1

The funeral of the late Mr. Magnus (Charlie) Strombeck took place yesterday, leaving his late residence, 184 Murton-street. Included in the…

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Death of Mrs. O'connor

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Mrs. Annie O'Connor, wife of Mr. Edward O'Connor, died at the Hospital at about 6 p.m. yesterday, at the age of 55 years. She had been…

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Burnside Explosion Death of Fourth Victim Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

William Richard Marks (36) died in the Adelaide Hospital on Saturday. He was the fourth victim of the Burnside quarry explosion on…

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Funeral of Mrs. O'connor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 4

The remains of the late Mrs. A. O'Connor were interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Cemetery yesterday. Rev. Father Ledlin officiating…

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Death of David Buick Motor Industry Pioneer (Special to "The Miner.") Detroit, March 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

David Buick, the founder of the Buick Automobile Company, and a pioneer of the motor industry, died of cancer and poverty to-day. He…

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Death of Mr. J. S. Eddy

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Word was received from Adelaide to-day of the death at Matron Sinclair Wood's private hospital in Hutt-street of Mr J. S. Eddy…

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Death of a Constable Adelaide Man Remanded on a Charge of Murder Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Albert James Matthews, a laborer, appeared on remanded in the Adelaide Police Court to-day on a charge of having at Adelaide, on February 23,…

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The Late Mrs. Sheppard Death From Natural Causes Is the Coroner's Finding

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

In the Coroner's Court this morning Mr. R. C. Atkinson, City Coroner, concluded the inquest into the death of Mrs. Lucy Wells Sheppard, who…

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The Late Mrs. Delbridge

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Ann Delbridge took place this afternoon from her late residence, 292 Patton-street, South Broken Hill…

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Death of Mr. Barraclough

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Barraclough, of Barradale Station, who was one of the oldest residents of Wilcannia, he having been on the land as a pastoralist in that…

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