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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Death of Mrs. Langley

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at the Broken Hill Hospital early this morning of Mrs. Olive Langley. She was aged 47 years. Mrs. Langley had been a…

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Local and General the Death of Mr. John Leckie

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 2

We regret to record the passing of Mr. John Lockie of the Avenue Station at the Wilcannia Hospital on Friday last, The deceased was one of the…

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Mr. H. Anthony's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Hercules Anthony took place yesterday, the cortege leaving the Greek Club and proceeding to the Church of England…

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Memorial For Late Mr. A. Morris Railway Town Suggestion

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

A memorial to the late Mr. Albert Morris will probably be erected by the Railway Town Progress Association in memory…

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Death of Menindee Resident

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 7

The death occurred at Menindee yesterday of Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell at the age of 65 years. The funeral took place today, leaving the,Church…

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Death of Canon Cakebread

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The death occurred this morning of Canon Cakebread, rector of St. Judes' Church of England, Randwick, since 1912 and…

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Death of Boy and Mother Coroner's Finding

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— he opinion that a seven-year-old boy, after seeing his mother jump over the Gap, had followed her, was expressed by…

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Inquest Into Death of Woman

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

An inquest into the death of Mrs. Minnie Hockley (42), of 245 Iodide-street, who died at the Hospital yesterday, was opened this morning by…

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Mrs. Hockley's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 7

The remains of Mrs. Minnie Hockley, of 245 Iodide-street, were buried in the general portion of the Cemetery yesterday. Rev. W. J. Wiley officiated…

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Mr. T. E. Finch's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 7

The funeral took place yesterday of Mr. Thomas Edward Finch, the cortege leaving his brother's residence, 113 Wills-lane, and proceeding…

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Death of Mr. W. G. [?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday of a well-known resident of the town in the person of Mr William George Campion, at the age of [?] years (says…

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Funeral of Allan M. Haynes

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

The funeral of Allan Morris Haynes took place on Saturday, leaving his parents' residence at 538 Bathurst-street. The interment was made in…

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Death of Girl in Hospital

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

The death occurred at the Hospital last night of Betty May Francis at the age of 13 years. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Francis, of 58…

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Death of Mr. E. J. Rodda

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

Mr. Edward James Rodda died at the Hospital early this morning at the age of 69 years. Mr. Rodda was a member of the W.I.U. and the…

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Death Of Mrs. L. E. Bach River Personality

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 3

WIDESPREAD regret was felt when the death was announced on Monday of Mrs. L. E. Bach, of Willaba, River Darling.One of the most popular identities of the River, Mrs. Bach's hospitality was an open door to all, and many travellers will miss the home like welcome always to be enjoyed at Willaba in her congenial company…

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Late Mrs. Clendinnen

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

The funeral took place at Cockburn yesterday of Mrs. Claris Irene Clendinnen, of the Cockburn Hotel. The burial was made in the general…

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Comments Of Readers the Late Mr. Morris' Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 3

To the Editor, Sir.— I see the various Progress Associations are contemplating a memorial or some recognition of the late Bert…

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Death of Mr. D. H. Dunlop

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

The Cobar papers report the death of Mr David Henry Dunlop, a pioneer of the Far West, and a resident of that centre for a number of years…

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MRS. C. McLELLAN's FUNERAL

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

SPECIAL CLEARANCE OF— 1938 FORD V8 CARS—TRUCKS— UTILITIES SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION ON THESE NEW UNITS!…

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Death of Well-known Pastoralist

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. William Wilson Killen, a well known pastoralist, died at Manly yesterday, aged 79. He was owner or part owner of a…

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