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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Death of Mrs. M. Cranford-webster

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital early yesterday of Mrs. Margaret Emily Cranford-Webster at the age of 30 years. She was born at…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Cranford-webster

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Emily Cranford-Webster took place today, leaving the residence of Mr. 219 Mrs. J. B. Halliwell, her parents,…

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Death of Mrs. L. A. Johns

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 3

The death occurred at the Hospital early this morning of Mrs. Lucy Agatha Johns at the age of 67 years. Mrs. Johns was born in Victoria, and…

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Death of Mr. Montague B. Were

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 April 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. Montague B. Were, whose death has just been announced at the age of 66, was proprietor of Were's Mercantile…

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Late Mrs. C. Morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Jane Morrow (79), a well-known South Broken Hill identity, who died last night, will leave her late residence at…

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Funeral of Mrs. C. Morrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Jane Morrow took place today[?] leaving her late residence, 58 Patton Street. The interment was made in…

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Death of Mrs. E. Trebilcock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at the Hospital yesterday of a well-known resident, Mrs. Elizabeth T[?]ebilcock, at the age of 51 years. She had been a resident…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. Trebilcock

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Trebilcock, of 84 Harris Street, whose death, occurred at the Hospital on Friday, took place yesterday…

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Death of Mrs. M. O'donohue

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Margaret O'Donohue (84), of 296 Kaolin Street. She was born in Ireland, and had been a resident…

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Striking Tributes to Late Mr. G. Wilson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Striking tributes to the late Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, were paid by members of the Legislative Assembly…

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Death Of Popular Parish Priest

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Father Charles James, popular parish priest of St. Mary's, North Adelaide, for…

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Death of Member of Scott's Antarctic Expedition

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 2

LONDON, April 27.—The death has occurred of Louis Charles Bernacchi, scientist and explorer, aged 66…

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Death Of Founder Of Wool Classing In Australia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—Mr. George Jeffrey, whose name will always be associated with the Australian wool industry and its allied…

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Late Mr. Cahill Nadiff

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mr. Cahill Hannah Nadiff were interred in the Catholic Cemetery yesterday, Father M J. Higgins officiating at the graveside…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. O'donohue

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mrs. M O'Donohue were interred in the Catholic Cemetery yesterday, after a Requiem Mass and absolution at the Cathedral. Her…

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Death of Former Star Jockey

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—The remains of the former champion jumping jockey, E. R. (Jack) Mooney, were buried in the West Terrace…

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Death of Mrs. R. Rendell

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

The death occurred this morning in Adelaide of Mrs. R. Rendell, a well-known resident of Broken Hill. Mrs. Rendell kept a mixed business…

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Death of Former Local Jeweller

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

The death is announced from Sydney of Mtv A. J. Hurley, who for many years was a prominent jeweller in this city. He had premises opposite…

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Death of Sydney. Racehorse Owner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—One of the biggest owners of racehorses in Australia (Mr. E. J. Watt) died early today. Mr. Watt, who was a member…

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Death of Mr. John Kelly

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in Adelaide recently of Mr. John Kelly (70), formerly a well-known resident of Broken Hill. He came here from Hawker…

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