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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Late Mr. C. Grimes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Cyrus Albert ("Chummie") Grimes, of 246 Chloride-street, took place this morning, the remains being buried in the…

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Accidentai Death Of Boy Coroner Tells Of Rifle Danger Sparrow Shooting Fatality

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

AFINDING of accidental death was given by the Coroner (Mr. A. B. Collins) at the inquest at the Courthouse this morning into the death of Ronald Hulbert (15), who died at the Hospital yesterday morning…

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Late Mrs. B. Healy

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Healy took place In the Roman Catholic portion of the Cemetery this morning leaving her late residence 161 Wilson-street,…

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Proposed Memorial to Late Mr. A. Morris

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

A suggestion that the South Road be lined with trees and be known as the Albert Morris Memorial Avenue was made by Alderman Riddiford to…

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Death of Governor of Bengal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 6

CALCUTTA, February 23.—Lord Braboume, Governor of Bengal since 1937, and formerly. Governor of Bombay, died today agred 43. Michael…

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Late Mr. W. Buss

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. William Buss, of Kinalung, who was killed on the Sydney line on Sunday afternoon, took place in the Roman Catholic…

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Death of 93Year-old Resident Passing Of Mr. J. H. Ward

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 3

ONE of Broken Hill's oldest residenta, Mr. James Henry Ward (93), died at his home, 6 Gossan-street, today. He…

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Death of Mr. W. Murchland [?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

The death of Mr W. Marchland, Senr., is reported to have occurred at Renmark, S.A., on the 17th ult, at the age of 74 years. The late Mr…

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Late Mr. J. Ward

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

The remains of Mr. James Henry Ward (93) were interred in the General Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The funeral left his residence, 6…

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Late Mrs. Healy

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at her home,63 Patton-street, yesterday, of Mrs. Lillian Josephine Healy (57). Mrs. Healy, who was born in Melbourne,…

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Mystery Death of Woman Doctor's Theory At Inquest SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 4

AN inquest was opened at Tenterfield today concerning the death of Marjorie Constance Sommerlad (38) at the family homestead,…

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Field Naturalists Pay Tribute To Late Mr. A. Morris

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

Addressing a large gathering of members and friends the president of the Field Naturalists' Club (Mr. T. Howard) briefly outlined the work…

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Late Mr. H. Burston

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 3

MONTREAL, March 17.— The funeral of Mr. Harold Burston, managing director of News Ltd., Adelaide, who died here, took place yesterday, and…

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Death of Constable; Man for Trial

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death ot Constable Guise, the coroner, committed Leslie…

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Death of Mrs. Tweedie

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital early this morning of Mrs. Bessie Tweedie, of Burns. Deceased was born at Boulder. Western Australia,…

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Late Mr. Faggotter

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 7

The funeral of Mr. Allen Faggotter took place yesterday, leaving his parents' residence, 287 Cornish-street, at 2 p.m. for the Church of England…

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Death of Mr. "Joe" Arboit

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Giuseppe ("Joe") Arboit at the age of 59 years. Deceased was born in Italy and came to Australia in…

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Local and General Death of Mr. H. R. H. Witte

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

On Sunday morning last (19th) there passed away in the Bourke Hospital (says the Bourke Herald) Mr Herbert Roy Hamilton Witte, at the age of 35…

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Late Mr. G. Arboit

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 4

The funeral took place on Saturday morning of Mr. Guiscppe (Joe) Arboit, who died at the Hospital last Tuesday at the age of 59 years. The…

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Death of Resident of 50 Years

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 4

The death occurred at his residence, 650 Beryl-street, about midday yesterday, of Mr. Frederick Troughton at the age of 81 years. Mr. Troughton was…

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