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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Death of Mrs. E. Pearce

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 2

The death occurred to-day of Mrs. Ellen Pearce, aged 81 years, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Kearns, 491 Thomas-street off…

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Death of Mrs. E. Pearce

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 2

The death occurred to-day of Mrs. Ellen Pearce, aged 81 years, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Kearns, 491 Thomas-street off…

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Death of Mrs. Pittman

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 3

Mrs. Janet Mary Pittman (35), wife of the postmaster at Silverton (Mr. J. Pittman) died at Warrawee Private Hospital at 1 o'clock to-day. She…

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Funeral of Mrs. J. M. Pittman

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Janet Mary Pittman, wife of the postmaster at Silverton, was conducted in the Roman Catholic Cemetery this morning, the…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Pickup

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 2

The remains of Mr. Thomas Pickup, one of Broken Hill's oldest identities, will be buried in the Church of England Cemetery, late this, afternoon…

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Funeral of Mr. A. A. Korth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. August Albert ("Gus") Korth took place to-day, leaving his late residence, 628 Blende[?] street, off Bagot-street, at 11 a.m. The…

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Death of Mr. R. March

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 3

The death occurred at his late residence 144 Bismuth-street, Railway Town, of Mr, Robert Marsh at the age of 46 years. Mr. Marsh worked…

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Death of Mrs Daniel Hayes

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 2

The death occurred at the Wentworth Hospital of Mrs Daniel Hayes at the age of 70 years. Some time ago she came from Wilcannia to live at…

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The Late H. J. STODDEN Souths-Norths Game Postponed Funeral on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 3

The funeral of Horace John ("Horry") Stodden, who was killed by an explosion at the Zine Corporation mine yesterday, will, be one of…

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The Late H. J. STRODDEN Souths-Norths Game Postponed Funeral on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 3

The funeral of Horace John ("Horry") Stodden, who was killed by an explosion ntthe Zinc Corporation mine yesterday, will be one of…

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Late Mr. Jonas Sympathy in Loss

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 3

Inspector Elliot, on behalf of the Broken Hill police, telegraphed the acting town clerk (Mr. T. Virgo) the sympathy of himself anti members of…

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Mr. R. Marsh's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Robert Marsh left his late residence, 144 Bismuth-street, Railway Town, at.4 p.m. yesterday, the interment being made in…

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Death of Mr. J. Appleby

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

Mr. John Appleby, an old-age pensioner, was found dead in his bed yesterday afternoon. The cause of death has not, been determined, but it…

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Death of Mr. W. R. Hescott

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 3

The death occurred at his home, 231 Cornish-street, Raliway Town, last night of Mr. William Richard Hescott, a very old resident of…

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Funeral of Mr. Stodden a Wonderful Tribute Cemetery Was Crowded

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

Sportsmen and sportswomen, young and old, from every, branch of sport, yesterday paid their last tributes to Mr. Horace John ("Horry") Stodden,…

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"Oldest Bloke in A.i.f." Death Of Mah Who Enlisted At 62 SYDNKY

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 4

Richard Watkins, 83, "the oldest bloke in the A.I.F.," died on Friday in the Prince of Wales Hospital. According to his discharge papers he was…

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Death of Mr. J. N. JONAS Was Town Clerk For Nearly 25 Years His Great Work for the City

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

Mr. John Nalia Jonas, town clerk of Broken Hill, and one of the outstanding figures in Local Government in New South Wales, died in Ru Rua Hospital, Adelaide, at 12.45 o'clock this morning. The cause of…

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The Late Mr. Jonas Old Barrierites Attend Funeral ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 4

About 100 people assembled at the North-road Cemetery this afternoon to pay last respects to Mr. John Nalia [?]o[?]as, formerly town clerk of Broken…

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Funeral of Mr. J. J. Lynch

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. John Joseph Lynch (56), of 333 Jones-street, who died in the Hospital last night, was conducted in the Roman Catholic…

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Founder of Lifesaving Early Days In Victoria Death of Mr. M. Aarons Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 1

The man whose inspiration has saved hundreds of lives from drowning in Victoria was buried at Brighton Cemetery after an…

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