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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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MR. L. Dryen's Death Finding Of Coroner

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 3

A FINDING of suicide was returned by the Coroner (Mr. R. Donaldson) in the Coroner's Court today when…

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Tributes to Sportsman Late Mr. J. Beck's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 3

GLOWING tributes have been paid to Mr. Jack Beck, licensee of the Brewer's ArmS Hotel, and one of Broken Hill's most popular sporting…

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Late Mr. R. Stephens

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Royce Arnold West Stephens, who met his death at the South mine on Tuesday, took place yesterday, leaving his late…

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Late Mr. J. Beck

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. John Jeffries Beck, of the Brewer's Arms Hotel, took place in the Church of England portion of the Cemetery, yesterday…

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Death of Old Identity Mr. Thomas Bluett

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 3

Mr. Thomas Henry (Tom) Bluett (60) died about 11.55 o'clock last night. He was one of Broken Hill's best known identities…

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Late Mr Considine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. John Peter (Jack) Considine left his residence, 516 Crystal-street, at 11 o'clock this morning. The funeral was largely…

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Death Of Mr. Stephens Was Accidental Story of South Mine Fatality Unusual Action By Juror

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1938 · page 1

AJUROR adding a rider of his own was an unusual feature of the inquest in the Coroner's Court today before the Coroner (Mr. R. Donaldson) into the death of Royce Arnold West Stephens (27), married, who was…

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Late Mr. T. Clarke

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 6

Representatives of practically every section of the community attended the funeral in the Roman Catholic Cemetery yesterday afternoon of Mr…

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Funeral of Mr. Nutt

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 November 1938 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. John "Jack" Nutt took place today, leaving his mother's residence, 360 Beryl-street, at ll a.m. The interment was made…

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Late Mr. M. Morrison

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Michael Alexander Morrison left his residence, 66 Newton-street, at 4.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. About 50 members…

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Police Inquiries Into Death of Woman

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 7

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Following the death of an Italian woman, Mrs. Amelia Coppo, of Blacktown, at the Parramatta Hospital early today the…

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Death Of, Earl Beauchamp Governor Of N.S.W. As Young Man LONDON, November 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 1

THE death has occurred in America of Earl Beauchamp, who was Governor of New South Wales from 1899 to 1901 and a Liberal leader in the House of Lords. From 1910 to 1915 he was Lord President of the Council in…

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Tragic Death Of Jockey In India

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday. — A cable message received from Calcutta, announced the death of the lightweight jockey, J. Britt. He was found dead…

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Funeral of Queen Of Norway (Special to "The Miner")

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 6

LONDON, November 23.—The body of Queen Maud of Norway was conveyed to the private chapel at Marlborough House today to rest there…

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Accidental Death of Howarth[?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 November 1938 · page 2

The news of the death of Howarth Milne, which and[?] occurred at the Bourke Hospital Monday afternoon was received with regret by his many…

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Death of Wealthy Philanthropist

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mrs. Margaret Spooner (55), of Bexley, a wealthy philanthropist, was found dead in a flat at McLachlan-avenue,…

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Funeral of Crash Victims Military Honors, BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 3

FULL military honors were accorded the three Royal Australian Air Force officers killed in the crash st Alberton on Monday, when their…

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Sudden Death of Local Resident

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 December 1938 · page 3

No suspicious circumstances surround the death of Francis Walter Clarke (69), who collapsed and died suddenly while at the residence of…

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Late Mr. G. Jones

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Gormer ("George") Jones left his residence, 154 Newton-street, Railway Town, at 7 o'clock last night for the…

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Late Mr. A. Harford

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 December 1938 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Andrew Robert ("Andy") Harford (42), whose death occurred in the Hospital on Saturday took place in the Roman Catholic…

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