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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Death of Mr. H. H. Bass

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday (Friday) at the age of 62 years, of a well known and highly respected resident in the person of Mr. Herbert Henry…

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Death of Mr. W. F. Perry

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday of a well known and highly respected resident, Mr. William Francis Perry, at the age of 76 years. He was born, at…

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Mother Seeks Damages Echo of South Mine Disaster of 1939 Death of John Falghi

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Justice Maxwell in the Supreme Court today Doris Irene Falchi sought to recover damages from Broken Hill South Ltd. for the death of her son, John Falchi, in a fall of earth at the South mine on June 16,…

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Funeral of Michael Considine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 2

The funeral of Michael Francis Considine took place today, leaving Mr. Ab. Kelly's residence, 340 Williams Lane, at 11 a.m. The interment…

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Woman Claims Damages Death of Son at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. Justice Maxwell in the Supreme Court yesterday Doris Irene Falchi sought to recover damages from Broken Hill South Ltd. fer the death of her son, John Falchi, in a fall of earth at the South mine on June 16,…

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Funeral of Mr. D. Staker

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Daniel Staker took place today, leaving his late residence, 132 Gaffney Street, Railway Town, at ll a.m. The interment was…

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Mrs. Falchi Awarded £250 Damages Sequel to Death of Son at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 4

AFTER the statutory retirement limit of six hours, the jury, in the Supreme Court in the case Falchi v. Broken Hill South Ltd. failed to reach a unanimous verdict. last night. Both.parties agreed to accept a majority verdict. The jury awarded Mrs. Doris…

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Local and General Death of Mr P. Beaumont

Western Grazier · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

It is with regret we record the passing of Mr P. Beaumont, who passed away at the Wilcannia District Hospital after a short illness…

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Late Mrs. M. Roberts

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 3

The death occurred in Adelaide last night of Mrs. Mary Frances Roberts at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Roberts was born at Seven Hills,…

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Death of Mr. George Melville

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

Mr. George Edward Melville, of 218 Mercury Street, Railway Town, died yesterday at the Hospital. He was born in Adelaide, but came to Broken…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Roberts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Frances Roberts, who died in Adelaide on Sunday night, took place yesterday, leaving her late residence, 507…

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Sudden Death Of Woman

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 5

suffering a sudden illness, Mrs. Mary Kathleen Everussof 194 Carbon Street, collapsed and died at Johnson's Theatre last night. She was…

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Death of Mr. G. Bollen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 1

Well known In Broken Hill, having resided here for about 4S years,' Mr. George Bollen (61), of 725 Argen. Street, died at the Hospital today…

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Late Mr. O'shannessy

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. John O'Shannessy (64) took place yesterday at 2 p.m., leaving the residence of Mr. G. Cooper. 97 Eyre Street, South Broken…

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Funeral of Mrs Ever0ss

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 1

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kathleen Everuss took place yesterday leaving the residence of her father, Mr. A. A. Owens, 31 Nicholls Street, at 3 p m…

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Death of Volunteer Defence Worker

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— The denth is announced of Mr. J. G. Waldron, member of the Returned Soldiers' Volunteer Defence Corps, while on service…

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Death of U.s.a. Speaker

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 4

WASHINGTON, September 14. Mr. W. B. Bankhcad, Speaker of the House of Representatives, died early this morning. He was 67…

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Death of Mr. Andrew Fairweather, Sen

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 1

Mr. Andrew Abevcombe Fairweather (85), of Woolnough Road. Largs Bay (S.A.), died at his home last Thursday. He was the father of the general…

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Death of Member of the A.i.f

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.— Private Douglas Johnson (21), of the Second A.I.F., who was found shot at Crow's Nest last Thursday, died yesterday. Only…

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Late Mrs. Grillett

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 4

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Catherine Grillett, lenving her late residence, 40 Wilson Street, South Broken Hill, for…

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