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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Mr. J. N. Fels' Funeral

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. John Nicodemus Fells, who died in the Hospital early yesterday morning, took place yesterday afternoon, leaving 166…

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Mystery Death of Brothers Vain Fight Waged By spectators SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 8

AFTER an all-night fight to save the life of James Cobban (13), the boy died in a private hospital to-day at Burwood, 13 hours after his…

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Late Mr. G. Warren

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 2

The funeral of the late George James Warren left Tom J. Mallon's funeral parlor, Argent-street, at 11 o'clock this morning. A son of Mr…

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Funeral Of Late Rav Wilson

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Representatives of all sections of racing and many business men attended the funeral yesterday of Ray Wilson,…

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Late Mr. J. Cockrum

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 4

Mr. John Henna Cockrum (91), of 245 Patton-street, whose death occurred late on Saturday was one of South Broken Hill's best known residents…

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No Inquest on Late Mr. G. Warren

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 3

A post mortem examination was held on the body of Mr. George James Warren, who died last week. A report was submitted to the…

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Late Mr. R. Rowse

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 2

The death occurred early this morning of Mr. Richard Rowse at his residence, 64 Piper-street, South Broken Hill, at the age of 60 years. Mr…

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Death Of Aged Woman Evidence at Inquest

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 3

MEDICAL evidence as to the condition of Mrs. Teresa Howard (74), who died in the Hospital on May 18, wes given…

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Late Mr. T. Burgess

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 2

The death took place yesterday of Mr. Thomas Burgess at 640 Chapplestreet at the age of 74 years. The late Mr. Burgess was well known in…

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Death of Mr. J. Millar

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 7

The death has occurred i[?] the Broken Hill Hospital of Mr. John (Scotia) Millar, aged 68. Mr. Millar first came to Broken Hill from…

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Late Mrs. E. Harvey

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 1

The funeral of Mrs. Emelien Harvey, of 311 Patton-street, whose death occurred on Saturday evening, took place in the Church of England…

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Late Mr. R. Lyall

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 1

The funeral of Mr. Robert Battersly Lyall (58), of 25 Williams-street, who died in the Hospital on Saturday, took place in the…

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Mystery Death Body of Woman Identified (Continued from Page 1) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 3

The woman drowned in Woolloomooloo Bay has been identified as Freda Parkinson (40). She was well known to the police, and only a few…

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Death of Pioneer of District

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 1

The death has occurred in Warrawee Private Hospital of Mr. James Larkin, a well-known resident of the Western District and…

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Late Mr. G. Air

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Henry Air took place to-day, leaving his late residence, 178 Newton-street. There was a large cortege and numerous floral…

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Tetanus Causes Death of Youth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mervyn Banks Clout (aged 16) died in Prince Alfred Hospital after being treated for a week. It appears he sustained a…

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Late Mrs. B. Matters

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 8

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Rachael Matters ([?] took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the residence of her son, Mr. L. Matters, 168…

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Mr. W. Eyre's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. William Eyre took place on Tuesday, leaving his late residence, 146 Bagot-street, at 11 a.m. for the Roman Catholic…

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Sudden Death Of Minister For Industry SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 3

THE Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Dunningham) collapsed and died in his office this afternoon. He was talking…

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State Funeral to Be Held Tribute To Late Mr. Dunningham SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 6

The Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Dunningham) collapsed and died in his office this afternoon. He was talking to his secretary when he…

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