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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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Late Mr. J. Murray

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. John Thomas Murray took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the residence of his granddaughter (Mr. Basham), at 238…

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Death of Mr. Percy Stalley

Western Grazier · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 2

With with deepest regret we report to his many friends the sad passing of Mr Percy Stalley, at Woottan Private Hospital. Darlinghurst, on the 14th…

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Late Mr. W. T. Thompson of Mt. Stuart

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. W. T. Thompson, of Mount Stuart Station, took place at noon on Saturday in the Presbyterian Cemetery, at Ti[?]ooourra,…

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Death of Second Smash Victim

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 3

LISMORE, Monday.—Mrs. Mabel Denten (40) died in the Lismore Base Hospital yesterday from injuries received in a level crossing crash at…

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Late Mr. C. Sutherland

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Charles William Sutherland took place yesterday, leaving his residence 130 McCullochstreet, at 4 p.m. The cortege was…

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Mystery Death Of S.A. Woman ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 6

The finding early to-day of a terribly charred body of an elderly women in a single room stone dwelling at Klemsig, an outlying eastern…

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Mystery Death Of S.A. Woman ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 6

The finding early to-day of a terribly charred body of an elderly women in a single room stone dwelling at Klemsig, an outlying eastern…

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Death Of Local Woman In S.A. Witness Warned At Inquest "Beastly Drugs" Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 6

The Coroner (Mr. Blackburn) at an inquest this afternoon sought to trace the cause of the death of Mabel Elizabeth Bean (39), widow, of Broken Hill, who died in the Adelaide Hospital on May 4, six days after…

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Death Of Local Woman In S.A. Witness Warned At Inquest "Beastly Drugs" Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 6

The Coroner (Mr. Blackburn) at an inquest this afternoon sought to trace the cauae of the death of Mabel Elizabeth Bean (39), widow, of Broken Hill, who died in the Adelaide Hospital on May 4, six days after…

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Death of an Old Identity

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 2

The death of Mr John A. Mayes which accurred at the local Hospital [?] Sunday last has removed a well known identity from that Wilcannia and White…

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Late Mrs. Marsham

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Daisy Marsham took place this morning, leaving her late residence, 590 Argent-street, at 11 a.m. The remains were interred in…

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Late Mr. F. E. Smith

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

The funeral was held yesterday of Mr. Frederick Edward Smith, leaving his late residence, 4 Crystal-street, at 4 o'clock. Mr. Smith died in the…

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Late Mr. C. Greenhill

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Charles James Greenhill took place yesterday, leaving his late residence, 243 Hebbardstreet, South Broken Hill, at 4 o'clock…

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Simple Funeral for Jean Harlow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 1

HOLLYWOOD, June 9.—Jean Harlow, the 26-year-old film star who died in New York, will have a simple, private funeral. It will be attended…

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Death of Mr. H. Hibberd

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 3

The death occurred this morning of Mr. Harry Hibbcrd at the age of 47, at his residence, 606 Chappiestreet, North Broken Hill. Mr…

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Harlow's Funeral 200 Stars Attend Elaborate Coffin (Special to "The Miner." HOLLYWOOD, June 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 6

With 200 noted cinema stars among the mourners, Jean Harlow, the 26-yearold screen actress who died…

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Late Mr. H. Hibberd

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1937 · page 3

The funeral was held yesterday at Mr. Harry Hibbard, the cortage leaving his late residence, 60s Chapalestreet, at 3 o'clock for the Chareh of…

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Late Mr. H. Hibberd

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1937 · page 3

The funeral was held yesterday of Mr. Harry Hibberd, the cortege leaving his late residence, 606 Chappiestreet, at 3 o'clock for the Church of…

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Funeral of Mr. Robert Smith

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1937 · page 3

The remains of the late Mr. Robert Smith were buried yesterday afternoon, the funeral leaving his residence, 199 Carbon-street, at 4 o'clock…

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Funeral of Mr. Robert Smith

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1937 · page 3

The remains of the late Mr. Robert Smith were buried yesterday afternoon, the funeral leaving his residence, 199 Carbon-street, at 4 o'clock…

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