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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Funeral of Mr. G. Owens

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 3

Most of the Silverton Tramway Company employees attended the funeral of Mr. George Percival Owens, whose remains were interred in the Roman…

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Death of Mr. L. W. Keays

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 4

Mr. Lucen William Joseph Keays died nt the Hospital yesterday at the age of 55 years. Mr. Keays was well known in Baken Hill, having worked…

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Death of Woman Said to Be 141

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

BUENOS AIRES, May 8.—A message from Cuarto says that Camila Rocha de Vasconcellos, said to have been aged 141, died today at San Jose…

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Late Mrs. McFARLANE

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 2

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Mona McFarlane were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery yesterday. Bearers were Messrs. J. Scott, G…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. Bock

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 4

Many Menindee families were represented at the funeral of Mrs. Emma Bock, of Wicklow Station, Pooncarie, in the Pooncarie Cemetery…

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Death Of Shunter Owens Accidental Run Over By Train On North Lease; Story At Inquest

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 3

A FINDING of accidental death was returned today at the inquest into the death of George Percival Owens, foreman shunter. Owens died as the result of injuries sustained when…

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Death of Noted Lyrist

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — John Shaw Neilson, Australian poet, who has been described by a contemporary as the finest lyrist that Australia…

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The G.O.M. Of Sweden In S.A. Swedish Journalist's Tribute to the Late Mr. H. Fromen

Western Grazier · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

The Grand Old Man of Sweden in South Australia. Mr. E. H. Fromen whose Mill birthday we celebrated but six months ago is no longer with us. His…

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Death of Leading Scientist

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Professor William John Young, D.Sc, Professor of Bio-chemistry at Melbourne University, who was noted for his…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Dowling

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Margaret Dowling, a well known resident, who died at the Hospital on Saturday evening, took place this morning, leaving…

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Death Of Noted Professors

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK, May 18.—Professor Bronislaw Malinowski, visiting professor of anthropology at the Yale University, died at Newhaven,…

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Funeral of Mrs. F. Owens

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 2

There were many floral tributes at the funeral yesterday of Mrs. Florence Vatherine Elizabeth Owens. The bearers were Messrs. L. Willis,…

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Death Of Mr. Alf Chapman

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

Advice has been received locally of the death in a military hospital in South Australia of Gunner Alfred S. Chapman, A.M.F., of 333 Mica…

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Gunner Chapman's Funeral Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 2

Gunner Alfred Sobey Chapman died at the 9th Australian General Hospital, Northfield, South Australia, on Monday evening. He was 40 years…

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Death of Chef; Four Charged

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Ernest Hoffman (56), a chef, who was found unconcious clad only in'a shirt collar and tie on a vacant allotment in…

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Funeral of Mr. A. A. Robjohns

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mr. Alan Arthur Robjohns, of 242 Brazil Street, were interred in the Methodist Cemetery on Tuesday. Rev. O. L. Noske officiated…

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Ivanhoe Notes Death of Old Identity

Western Grazier · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

It is with sincere regret we have to record the death of Mr. Charles Adams aged 85. Mr. Adams took ill on Thursday. May 14. and was removed to…

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Memories of Late George Mr. B. H. Williamson in Reminiscent Mood

Western Grazier · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 2

The reference in "The Western Grazier" recently to the tate Mr. George Jeffrey inspired Mr. B. H. Williomson of Abbotsford Station, Ivonhoe, to write the following interesting historical narrative for us…

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Late Mr. J. Hanford

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 4

The remains of Mr. Harold James ("Joe") Hanford, formerly of 338 Lone Street, were interred in the Methodist Cemetery this afternoon…

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Funeral [?]Mr. A. Legerwood

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

The funeral of late Mr. Albert John Ledgerwood took place today, leaving Fred J. Potter and Son's Funeral Parlor, Oxide Street, at 11 a.m. for…

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