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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Late Mr. A. E. Martin

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 January 1942 · page 3

The remains of Mr. Alfred Ernest, Martin, formerly of 360 Kaolin Street, were interred in the Methodist[?] Cemetery today. Mr. Martin, who was 52,…

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Death of Col. Keyes Confirmed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 January 1942 · page 4

LONDON, January 2.— Cairo authorities have officially informed Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Roger Keyes, that his son, Colonel Geoffrey Keyes,…

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Late Mr. A. Martin

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

The remains of Mr. Alfred Ernest Martin were interred in the Methodist Cemetery on Saturday, the Rev. L. R. Barker officiating at the…

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Funeral of Mr. John Bone

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

The remains of Mr. John Bone were interred in the General Cemetery yesterday. Rev. G. H. Pemberton conducted the burial service. Imperial…

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Death of Mrs. Martha Gentle

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

The remains of Mrs. Martha Merl Gentle left the residence of her son, Mr. Errold Gentle, of No. 2 Crystal Lane, and were interred in the Roman…

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Death of Mrs. H. B. Murray

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 3

Word was received today of the death at Mount Gambier of Mrs. Murray, wife of Mr. H. B. Murray. Mr. Murray resided in Broken Hill for…

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Death of Mr. T. Y. Matthewson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 2

The denth of Mr. Thomas Young Matthewson took place early this morning at the nge of 67 years. Mr. Matthewson was born at Tymore,…

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Death of Mrs. Ellen Hoskins

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred early today at the Hospital of Mrs. Ellen May Hoskins, of 65 Ma[?]n Street, at the age of 30 years. She was horn at Burra…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. Hoskins

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen May Hoskins took place today, leaving the residence of Mr. A. Adams, 752 Horsington Street, at 11.30 a.m. for…

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Death of Noted Opera Singer

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON. January 7.—A Vichy message reports the death of Emma, Calve, noted opera singer. Mme. Calve, who was 76, made her debut…

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Death of Former Resident

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 4

Mrs. Alice Williams (nee Edwards), who died in Adelaide on December 22, 1941. was a pioneer resident of Broken Hill. She was born at the…

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Death of Mr Frederick Adams

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 3

The remains of Mr. Frederick Thomas Adams, formerly of 128 Buck Street, were interred in the Church of England Cemetery today. Mr…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Smith

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 3

The remains of Mr. William Thomas Smith, late of 97 Cummins Street, were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery today. Mr. Smith, who…

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Sabotage Suspected Brisbane Fire Theory; Death Of 3 Firemen BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 3

WHILE fighting a fierce blaze, which destroyed a three-storey grocery warehouse in Turbot Street,…

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Death of Mr. L. Gordon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

One of Broken Hill's oldest business men, and highly respected by all sections of the community, Mr. Lewis Gordon, of 745 Beryl Street,…

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Death of Ganger at Darnick

Western Grazier · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

At the inquest at Condoblin into the death of Cuy Kennedy railway ganger it was revealed that Kennedy was asleep on the railway line at Darnick…

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Death of Duke of Connaught London, January 16

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 2

PRINCE Arthur, Duke of Connaught, only surviving son of Queen Victoria, died yesterday, aged 91. Born on May 1, 1850, at Buckingham Palace,…

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Funeral of Mrs. Gaiter

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 4

The remains of the late Mrs. Mary Jane Gaiter, of Questa Park, via White Cliffs, were interned in the Wilcannia Church of England Cemetery on…

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Funeral of Mr. Crozier

Western Grazier · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

The late Mr. N. K. Crozier, of Karpokors Station, was buried in Cuthero Cemetery yesterday. The service at the graveside has conducted by the Rev…

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Death of Mrs. F. Warne

Western Grazier · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

Last Saturday evening Mrs. D. McQueen, wife of the postmaster, received a telegram word of the death of her mother. Mrs. F. Warne, 130 Buck…

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