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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1941

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Funeral of Late W. H. Lynas

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

After the body hut been taken from Mildura to Broken Hill, the funeral of the late Mr. William Hayden Lynas took place here, leaving his late residence at…

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Death of Dr. J. S. Proctor

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Friday.—Dr. J. S. Proctor, who died at a Glenelg private hospital this week, came to Adelaide 50 years ago from Limerick,…

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Late Mrs. Clarke

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 2

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Charlotte Clarke, leaving her late residence 310 Piper Street, South Broken Hill, at 4.30…

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Funeral of Mrs. Clarke

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 4

Mrs. Charlotte Clarke (66). of 310 Piper Street., South Broken. Hill who died in the Hospital on Thursday night, was buried yesterday afternoon, the funeral…

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Late Mrs. M. Drury

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital early yesterday morning of a well known resident, Mrs. Mary Drury, of 125 Gaffney Lane, Railway Town, at…

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Death of Mrs. Drury

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

The death occurred at the Broken Hill and District Hospital early yesterday morning, of a well known resident, Mrs. Mary Drury. of 125 Gaffney Lane…

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Funeral of the Late W. D. Rigg

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mr. William Dow Rigg who died on Friday, took place on Saturday afternoon, leaving his late residence. 581 Blende Street, North…

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Death of Julius Knight A.A.P., LONDON, February 22

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 5

Julius Knight, on actor well known on the Australian stage in the early years of this century, died yesterday. Jullus Knight played the lead in…

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Heart Was Broken Death Of Father Of "Haw Haw" (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, February 23

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

MICHAEL. Joyce. father of William Joyce (Lord Haw Haw). who gives anti-British broadcasts from Germany, died…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Drury

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital early Sunday morning of a well known resident, Mrs. Mary Durby, of 125 Gaffney Lane, Railway Town. She was aged…

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Death Of Captain Weinholt

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

LONDON, February 26. — The "New Times and Ethiopian News." edited by Miss Sylvia Pankhurst, says today: "We regret to announce…

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Clothing Found in Cave Police Theory In Death Of Woman KATOOMBA

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

POLICE yesterday found the shoes, haversack, clothing and sleeping hag belonging to Miss Claire Thomas (29), whose body was found last…

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Death of Station Worker

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

The death occurred curly yesterday (Sunday morning of Mr.. John Rolland at the age of 56 years. Deceased was employed as a station hand at…

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Death of Mr. R. (Bob) Ferguson

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 5

The death occurred yesterday (Sunday) of a well-known resident of Broken Hill in the person of Mr. Robert (Bob) Ferguson at the age of 69 years. Deceased…

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Sudden Death Of Woman

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

It is not expected that there will [?]e an inquest into the death of Mrs. Maude Reynolds (52), of 97 Bowen Street, who died at her home early…

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Death of Mr. E. Down

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 4

The death occurred last night of Mr. Edmund Thomas Down (57), a well known resident of South Broken Hill. He suffered a serious illness…

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Funeral of Mr. R. S. Ferguson

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Robert Samuel (Bob) Ferguson, look place yesterday, leaving his residence, 539 McGowan Street. North Broken Hill, at 2.30. p.m…

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Death of Mr. E. T. Down

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

The death occurred last night of a well-known resident in the person of Mr. Edmund Thomas Down at the age of 57 years. Deceased was a single man and…

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Late Mrs. Reynolds

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 3

Mrs. Maude Reynolds, whose death occurred early yesterday morning, was [?]rn at Albert Park (S.A.) and came to Broken Hill with her parents, Mr…

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Funeral of Mr. Down

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Edmund Thomas Down took place yesterday, leaving the residence of his brother (Mr. A. Down), 35 Patton Street. at 4 p.m. for the…

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