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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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The Death of the King

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—His Majesty passed peacefully away suffering [?] pain in the presence of the Queen [?] members of the Royal family. Shortly…

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Noted Nurseryman Passes. Death of Mr A. F. Brown

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

We take the following from the Bourke "Western Herald.":— By the death of Mr Arthur Francis Brown, of "Dalton Nursery", Newtown…

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The King's Funeral Five Foreign Kings Will Attend (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, January 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 6

Five foreign Kings as well as notable people from abroad will attend King George's funeral at Windsor on Tuesday…

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The King's Funeral Five Foreign Kings Will Attend (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, January 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 6

Five foreign Kings as well as notable people from abroad will attend King George's funeral at Windsor on Tuesday…

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Death of King George King George V. Passed Away Monday Night at Sandringham. a Peaceful Ending. Great Sorrow Expressed in All European Countries

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

His Majesty King George V. died at 11.55 p.m. (9.55 a.m. local time) at Sandringbam, where he had been [?] with bronchial catarrah since last…

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Late Mr. W. Ebert

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Wilhelm Ebert took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the Sydney Club Hotel at 3 o'clock. Mr. Ebert, who was aged 70…

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Impressive Preparations Funeral To-morrow Thousands Pay Homage (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, January 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

Impressive preparations for King's George's funeral on Tuesday are continuing, assuring perfection in every detail of the solemn and majestic ceremony. It is officially stated that whatever the weather King Edward and his brothers will walk in the funeral…

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Late Mr. W. Manuel

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

The remains of Mr. William James Manuel was interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral leaving his late…

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Funeral of Mr. Webb

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

The remains of Mr. Arthur Webb were interred in the General Cemetery yesterday afternoon, Adjutant Thompson officiating. The cortege…

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Sister Martha's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 3

The funeral of the late Sister Martha, whose death occurred at the Convent of Mercy yesterday, took place this morning at 10.30 o'clock…

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Sister Martha's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 1

The funeral of the late Sister Martha, whose death occurred at the Convent of Mercy yesterday, took place this morning at 10.30 o'clock…

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Death of Mrs. Binnie

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 2

The death is reported of Mrs Binnie, wife of Mr John Binnie, one time owner of Mona Muree station, and a well-known resident of these parts for…

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Late Cable News The Royal Funeral. Memorable Scenes

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 2

London, Wednesday.—Memorable scenes were witnessed yesterday in London at the funeral of King George V…

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Funeral of Mr. Kellond

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Robert Hiria[?] Kellond took place to-day, leaving his late residence, 293 Chloride-street, at 11 a.m., the remains being interred in…

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The Late Mrs. J. Thomas

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The death occurred at the Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Jane Thomas at the age of 96 years. The funeral took place to-day, leaving her late…

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Death of Dictator

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

ATHENS, February 3.—On the sudden death of General Condylls, the military dictator, whose regime came to an end with the return of King…

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Death of Old Identity

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 2

The death occurred at 194 Mercury-street, Railway Town, last night of Mr. John Leveln, at the age of 68 years. Mr. Levein was an old…

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Funeral of Mr. T. Watts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Watts, late of Manfred Pastoral Co., Ivanhoe, took place to-day, [?]eaving Fred J. Potter and Son's funeral parlor,…

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Funeral of Mr. J. Levein

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. John Levern took place this morning, leaving Tom. J. Mallon's funeral parlor, Argent-street, at ll o'clock. Mr…

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Heat Causes Death of Mine[?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 3

TENNANT CREEK, Friday.— Charles S[?]mons (69), miner, who had collapsed in the intense heat on the road to Bonney Well, died a few…

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