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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Death of Mr. J. H. Jones

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mr John Henry Jones at the age of 83 years. He was bom in England, and had been a resident of Broken Hill…

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Late Mrs. E. Lively

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 4

The death of Mrs. Eliza Lively (72) occurred yesterday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. T. H. Norris, 593 Argent Street. North Broken Hill…

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Death of Inmate of Old Folks' Home

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 2

No inquest will be held into the death of Mr. Charles Davison (75). who died at the Old Folks' Home. Williams Street, last night. A certi…

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State Funeral for Air Victims Messrs. Fadden And McBride Fill Posts Temporarily CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 1

MINISTERIAL, victims of the air disaster will be given a State funeral in Melbourne tomorrow. It will be attended by all members of…

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Late Mr. E. Talbot

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

Mr. Edward Talbot died in the Hospital last night. He had been an inmate for several weeks, but had been in ill-health for about two years…

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Local and General Death of S. J. McINERNEY

Western Grazier · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 2

We have to record the passing of Sebastian John McInerney at the age of 68 years. A member of a well-known family in the districts,…

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Appreciation of Late Mr. A. F. Bell

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 4

The following resolution was passed at the meeting of the Central Wool Committee held yesterday: "That this Central Wool Committee places on…

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Funeral Of Mr. L. Samson

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Lionel Samson left his residence, 232 Chapple Street this morning for the Church of England Cemetery. The burial took place…

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Sudden Death Of Mr. A. Linsden

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 4

Waiting at the top of No. 2. shaft at the North mine at 4.5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Alexander Linsden (about 42) married, collapsed and…

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Late Mr. Linsden

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Alexander Linsden took place today, leaving his late residence, 387 Chloride Street, at 11 a.m. The interment was made in the…

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Death of Link With Early Coach Days

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 3

One of the district's best known identities in the early days and one of Australia's largest coach owners. Mr. Peter McDonald Morrison (81)…

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Death of Mrs. M. Peryman

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 3

Well known and respected in South Broken Hill for many years, Mrs. Margaret Peryman (96), of 265 Wilson Street, died at the Hospital…

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Late Mrs. Peryman

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Peryman, of 265 Wilson Street, South Broken Hill, took place in the Methodist portion of the Cemetery this…

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Funeral of Mrs. Campbell

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell left her late residence. 98 Argent Street, for the Roman Catholic Cemetery this morning, where Dr…

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Late Mr. F. M. Burnett

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 1

The funeral took pince on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock of Mr. Fred Marcus Burnett, leaving his late residence, 102 Newton Street, for the…

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Late Mrs. Tuckfield

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 1

The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Tuckfield took place at 11 a.m. today, leaving [?] residence, 478 Argent Street. The interment was made in the…

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Death of Infant

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 4

Following a violent fit of coughing, Lucy Nottle (3), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nottle, of 600 Argent Street, died suddenly early…

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Death of Pioneer Tyre Manufacturer

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

VICHY, August 26.—The death has occurred of M. Edouard Michelin, the tyre manufacturer, aged 84 years. Edouard Michelin was the largest…

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Death of Mr. Peter McDonald Morrison

Western Grazier · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

One of the district's best known identities in the every days and one of Australian's largest coach owners. Mr Peter McDonald Morrison (St), of…

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Death Of Mr. P. Beaumont

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 5

The death occurred early this morning at the Wilcannia Hospital of Mr. Percy Beaumont (55) after a short illness. Mr. Beaumont was well…

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