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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1945

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Bees Cause Death of Dookie Farmer

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 8

MELBOURNE.—John Payne (59), farmer, of Stewarton, met his death through a strange run of circumstances at Dookie…

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Death of Mr. W. Philp

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 3

The death occurred this morning at the Hospital of Mr. William Philp, of 37 Comstock Street, South Broken Hill, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Philp…

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Death of A.M.A.'s First Secretary at Pirie

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Edwards, a brother of Mrs. F. Murphy, of Beryl Street, received word last week of the death of her brother. Mr. Alban John Edwards at Port…

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Death of Old Resident

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Sprott died at her daughter's (Mrs. J. G. Barnett) residence No. 8 Beryl Street, early on Sunday morning at the age of 90 years. Mrs. Sprott…

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Death of Mr. W. Philp

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday morning at the Hospital of Mr. William Philp, of 37 Comstock Street, South Broken Hill, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Philp came…

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Late Mr. W. Philp

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 5

The funeral of. Mr. William Philp, who died on Monday morning took place yesterday. The cortege left his residence, 37 Comstock Street, South…

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Funeral Of Mr. W. Philo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. W. Philp, who died on Monday morning, took place yesterday (Tuesday). The cortege left his late residence, 37 Comstock Street, at 3.30…

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Farmer And Wife Gaoled Following Death Of Boy After Gruel Treatment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 5

LONDON, March 20.—At the Stafford Assizes Reginald Gough, farmer, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Dennis O'Neill, aged 13, of whom he was a foster parent. His wife was found guilty of neglect under the Children's…

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Death of Mr. Cyril Hooker

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 8

The death occurred early this morning of Mr. Cyril Hooker at the age of 43 years. He was boni at Walka Road, N.S.W. and,been a…

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Death of Mr. C. Hooker

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 2

The death occurred early yesterday morning of Mr. Cyril Hooker at the age of 43 years. Deceased was born at Walks Road New South Wales and had been…

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Death of Steve Donoghue, World-famous Jockey

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 7

LONDON, March 23.—Steve Donogue, the world- famous jockey, died in London yesterday after an illness of 24 hours. He was 61. With the death of Steve Donoghue the English Turf has lost one of its best-known and most colorful personalities…

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Late Mr. C. Hooker

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. Cyril Hooker, who died at the Hospital on Friday, was buried at the Chureh of England Cemetery on Saturday morning. The funeral left…

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Death of Monsignor T. Hayden

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

Sydney', March 26.—Monsignor Thomas Hayden Who Was recognised as an outstanding theologian and scholar In the Catholic Church In Australia, died at…

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Death of Mrs. Marta Moredo

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

Mrs. Marta Moredo died at the Hospital on Sunday at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Moredo was born in Italy and had only been a resident of…

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Strike Pay From Funeral Fund

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 3

In connection with the North Mine dispute, the forinightly meeting atthe W.L.U. of A. decided at its meeting last night that commitments as a result of…

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Funeral Of Mrs. M. Moredo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

The [?] who died at the Hospital on sunday at the age of 75 years took place yesterday leaving her late re[?] 377, [?] street,…

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Death of Mr. D. M. Reid

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 7

The sudden death occurred at his residence this morning of Mr. Daniel Michael Reid, of 345 Mica Street. Mr. Reid, who was born at Kapunda, S.A.,…

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Death of Pioneer of the District

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 8

The death occurred this afternoon of Mr. William John McQuillan, of 60 Wilson Street, South Broken Hill. Mr. McQuillan was born at Riverton…

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Funeral of Mr. Reid

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 7

The funeral of Mr. Daniel Michael field who died on Wednesday morning took, place yesterday. The cortege left the Cathedral at 11 a.m., and the…

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Red Roll Death Of District Pioneer

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 7

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. William John McQuillan, of 60 Wilson Street. South Broken Hill, Mr. McQuillan was born at Riverton 78 years ago,…

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