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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Death of Mrs. F. Heyne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

The death occurred at the Hospital last night after a long illness of Mrs. F. V. Heyne (45), wife of Mr. F. Heyne, formerly of the staff of "The…

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Funeral Of Mrs. M. A. Slattery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Anne Slattery took place this morning leaving her late residence Caledonian Hotel at 11 o'clock. A large crowd…

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Death of Mr. H. S. Horton

Western Grazier · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Word has been received of the death of Mr. Harry Septimus Horton, which occurred at Wampra Station on Friday. February 14. The deceased, who was 51…

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Sudden Death of Fisherman

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. T. Edwards, a fisherman, died suddenly on Thursday, about eight miles up river from Menindee[?] He was buried on Friday at 11 o'clock…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Casey

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mrs. Minnie Marie Casey, formerly of 44a Wright Street, were interred in the Methodist Cemetery on Saturday. Bearers were…

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Funeral of Mr. E. Howse

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mr. Ernest Henry (Erm) Howse, late of 145 Brazil Street, North Broken Hill, were interred in the Methodist Cemetery yesterday,…

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Sudden Death of Fisherman Owner Of Famous Paddle Steamer

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 3

Thomas Edwardsen (64), fisherman, of Menindee, died suddenly at Bakara Station, near Menindee, last Thursday…

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Funeral Of Mr. W. Thornburn

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 4

The romains of Mr. William Henry Thornburn, who died in the Wentworth Hospital on Monday at the age of (17, were interred in the Broken…

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Death of Cornelius Vanderbilt Iii

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 2

NEW YORK, March 3.— The death occurred at Miami (Florida) of Cornelius Vanderbilt III. in his 69th year. He leaves a…

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Death Of Mr. Roser Ford

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 2

Word has been received of the death in Sydney of Mr. Roger Ford. Mr. Ford was well-known in Broken Hill and worked as a boilermaker on…

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Funeral of Mr. W. Thornburn

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 4

Bearers at the funeral yesterday of Mr. William Henry Thornburn were Messrs. L. Thiele. F. Swalwell. W. Thone. J. Griee. W. Hebbard and E…

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Death of Mrs. C. O. Vains

Western Grazier · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 1

From Perth W.A., comes news of the death, in her 70th year, of Mrs. C. O. Vains, who was once a resident of Wilcannia. The deceased was the daughter…

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Funeral of Mr. W. Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. William Day took place this morning, leaving Mr. M. Datson's residence, 240 Iodide Street. The bearers were Messrs. J…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. Daykin

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mrs. Elsie Ma[?]d Daykin, late of 238 Oxide Street, were interred in the Methodist Cemetery yesterday. Bearers were Messrs. J…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. Perry

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

The Funeral of Mrs. Ethel May Perry took place today, leaving her late residence, 388 Morgan Lane off Oxide Street, at 11 a.m. for the…

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Death of Cuban Chess Champion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK, March 9.—Jose Carablanca, former world chess champion, died yesterday after a seizure while attending a game at the Manhattan…

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Death of Mrs. C. May

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 3

Mrs. Christinia Hart Ma[?] died at her home, 662 Lane Street, early this morning at the age of 78 years. Mrs. May was born in Scotland, had…

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Death of Leader of Irish Women

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 2

LONDON, March 10.—The extremist Irish Republican leader[?] Miss Mary MacSwiney[?] died after a long illness. She was a sister of the Lord…

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Funeral of Mrs. C. May

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Christina Hart May took place today, leaving her late residence, 652 Lane Street, at ll a.m. for the Methodist Cemetery. The…

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Death Of Mr. A. Manuel

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

The remains of Mr. Albert Edwin Manuel, who died in Sydney this week as a result of injuries received when he was knocked from a bicycle…

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