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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Coroner Probes Death Of Two Brothers

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—When the inquest concerning the deaths of James Allen Cobban (13) and his 15-year-old brother John Edward, who died…

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Death of Mr. James I[?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 2

The death of Mr James Larkins, on old resident of this district, and for very many years associated with the old Victoria Hotel, occurred in Broken…

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Death of Mr Rech. Swift

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 2

We regret having to record the death of Mr Bonben Swift, which occurred at the local Hospital Thursday morning. The deceased who was an…

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Chemist for Trial Death Of Brothers From Poisoning SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 6

When the inquest on the Cobban boys was resumed to-day, Dr. Leslie James Albert Parr, when describing the effects of the drug paraldehyde,…

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The Funeral of Mr R. Swift

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr Reubein Swift took place Friday last, leaving the Church of England Church at 12 noon Many floral tributes were…

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The Late Mr Larkin. So me Extracts of his Life

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 2

In the death of the show mentioned gentleman, we who know him will miss his friendship, his kindly smile and welcome; he was here in Kilkenny…

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Obituary. Mother Mary Ignatius

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 2

After an illness lasting for twelve weeks, Mother Mary Ignatine pasted away at the Convent on Thursday the 25th ult…

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Late Mrs. Slocum

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Emily Jane Slocum, whose death occurred early yesterday morning, took place in the Methodist portion of the Cemetery…

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Tragic Death of Brothers Struck By Car

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — James Isaac (18) and Edwin John Isaac (15), brothers, were killed at Bayswater last night by a car which…

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Airmen Miss Death Coolness Of Crew In Face Of Fire (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, June 10

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 7

THE crew of six of a Royal Air Force bomber had a remarkable escape from death because of the coolness and resource of the pilot…

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Late Mrs. M. Hickey

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hickey (53), whose death occurred at the Hospital yesterday afternoon, took place in the Roman Catholic portion…

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Death Of Male Masquerader

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—A famous rial of 18 years ago was recalled by the death of Mrs. Jean Ford (63) following injuries received when knocked…

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Sudden Death of Noted Major-general Auckland (N.z.), June 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 1

Major-General Sir George Richardson former general officer in charge of the administration in the New Zealand Military Forces former…

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Death of Footballer Sequel To Fall Down Chute At North Mine Did Not Regain Consciousness

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1938 · page 3

COLIN Walter Braid (24), a prominent South footballer, Who was married less than three weeks ago, died in the Hospital at 3.15 o'clock this afternoon. He succumbed to serious head injuries received when he fell…

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Funeral of R.a.f. Boxers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 6

JOHANNESBURG, June 14.—Three thousand representatives of the military and civilian population were present at the funeral of the four…

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Late Mrs. V. Dinham

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Violet Jessie Dinham took place to-day, leaving her late residence, 112 Jamieson-street, South Broken Hill, at 11 a.m. The…

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Late Mr. C. Dearlove

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. John Clarence Dearlove left his late residence, 192 Zebina-street, yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in the Methodist…

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Funeral Of Mr. Colin Braid

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 3

A final tribute to the popularity of Colin Braid, South footballer and North mine worker, who died in the Hospital on Wednesday following an…

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Mysterious Death of Man Razor Found Near Body Woman Held For Examination PERTH

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 6

WITH the neck almost severed, the body of a man was found late last night near Byford, 20 miles south of Perth. There were mysterious circumstances associated with the death…

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Death of Dr. Hordern Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1938 · page 1

Dr. H. V. Hordern, former international Australian cricketer, died suddenly last hight at the age of 55. Dr. Hordern was educated at the…

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