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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Death of Mr. Oelmann Inquest Again Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The adjourned inquest into the [?] connected with the death of Mr. Francis William Oilmann w[?] died on December 29. 1930 as the…

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Death of an Actor "The Screen Bad Man" (Special to "The Miner.") Los Angeles, February 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Lois Wolheihn the screen bad man but one of the most beloved of Hollywood actors, died to-day. Mrs. Wolhei[?] was formerly Miss…

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Death of Mrs. E. Williams

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

'The "death Is reported from Wentworth on February 16 of Mrs. Ellen Williams, a former resident of Broken Hill. Her husband, Mr. J…

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Death of Clador V. [?] Verdiot of Suicide

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

A man named Clauda Vernon Smith [?] deed in his [?] at the Moran [?] Hotel at about 10 o'clock on Sunday night [?]…

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Sydney Heat Wave Death of Two Men Sydney, Friday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

Two men collapsed and died to-day when Sydney experienced a beat wave. A number of others were taken to hospital for treatment. The maximum…

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Sydney Heat Wave Death of Two Men Sydney, Friday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 1

Two men collapsed and died to-day when Sydney experienced a heat wave. A number of others were taken to bospital for treatment. The maximum…

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Death of Mr. F. W. Oelmann Evidence at Inquest Taxi Driver for Trial on Manslaughter Charge

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

The adjourned inquest was continued to-day into the circumstances connected with the death of Mr, francis William O[?], who died as the…

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No State Funeral Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. E. J. Hogen, the Premier, said to-day that he could not see his way clear to arrange for a State funeral for Dame Melba…

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Death of Mr. F.w. Oelmann Taxi Driver for Trial on Manslaughter Charge

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

At the conclusion of the evidence today at the inquest into the circumstances connected with the death of Mr. Francis William Oelmann, Mr. A…

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Hailstones Cause Death of Six Men in India Weighed Up to a Pound (Special to "The Miner.") Calcutta, February 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

Hallstones weighing up to a pound caused the death of six men and serious injuries to 30 others at the village of Golapur…

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The Late Dame Melba Thousands View Body While Lying in State Funeral Yesterday Melbourne Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

Thousands of citizens passed through Scots' Church to-day to view the body of Dame Melba, which was lying in State. Hundreds of people attended…

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Death of Dame Melba

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 2

After an illness leaving many works. D.m. N-llie Melba died at St. Vincent's Private Hospital at 4.45 p m Monday, aged 79. All close friends…

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Gold Exploration Party Death of Leader Feared Adelaidle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 8

It is feared that Bell Lassetter. leader of the Central Australian Gold Exploration Expedition, has died in the far interior. More than four…

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Late Mr. D. Ford

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. Daniel Ford, a well-known resident of Broken Hill, died at his home. 430 Lane-street, yesterday at the age of 53 years. Mr. Ford came…

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Late Mr. W. H. Schramm

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. William Henry Hiram Schramm (48), who resided at 560 Wolfram-street, died at the Hospital last night after a sudden illness which overcame…

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Detectives Investigating the Death of a Woman Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Detectives are investigating a tragedy which occurred at Wongan Hills on Friday evening. Mrs. N. Harken suffered terrible burns, at her…

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The Late Mr. Schramm

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. H. J. Schramm, which was previously announced to take place to-morrow at 2 p.m., has now been altered to 4 p.m…

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Camper's Death Theory of Suicide Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

James Thompson, who was speared by an aboriginal in his camp in northern Queensland some months ago, is now stated to have shot himself dead…

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Death of Mr. Cameron Inquest Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 2

Mr R. G. Cookson, acting coroner, to whom the death was reported of Mr. George Cameron, of 328 Lane-street, who died suddenly on the [?]ad…

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Late Mr. J. Cameron

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Georgre Camorou took place yesterday, leaving his late residence, 323 Latne-street, at 4 p.m. The intenncnt was made in…

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