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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

930 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 4 of 47

Late Mrs. Vincent

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Stanley Vincent, who died in Hospital yesterday morning, took lace this morning. The cortege…

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Death of Mrs. Vincent

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 3

The death occurred in the Hospital early yesterday morning of Mrs. Henrietta Stanley Vincent, of 92 Wills Street. Mrs. Vincent suffered on…

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Late Mrs. G. Linsell

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Gwendoline Linsell, who died last Tuesday, took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege left her sister's…

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Funeral of Mrs. G. Linsell

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Gwendoline Linsell, who died on Tuesday, took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege left the residence of her sister (Mr…

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Funeral Of Mrs. R. Preston

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 8

The death of Mrs. Rachael Preston (84), occurred yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Gregson, 242 Chloride Street…

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Death of Mrs. R. Preston

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday at midday of Mrs. Rachael Preston at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. J. Gregson). 242 Chloride Street…

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Death Of Underworld Man Evidence At Inquest

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

Melbourne. January 21.—An inquest into the death of the underworld character. James Coates (46), whose bullet-riddled body was found on 3…

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Funeral of Mrs. Preston

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. R. Preston took place yesterday morning, the cortege leaving Mrs. Gregson's residence, 242 Chloride Street, at 11 o'clock. The…

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Death Of Mrs. Vincent

Western Grazier · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 2

The death occurred in the Broken Hill Hospital early Tuesday morning of Mrs. Henrietta Stanley Vincent, the wife of Mr. George Vincent, well known driver…

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Funeral of Mr. F. Howse

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. Frank Howse, who died on Wednesday took place yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. The cortege, which was largely attended,…

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Funeral of Police Chief Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY. — The funeral of Mr. Mackay late Commissioner of Police, will be held tomorrow A service will be held at St…

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Sudden Death Of Police Commissioner

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 1
Also in Western Grazier

Sydney, January 22—The NSW Commissioner of Police, William John Mackey. collapsed and died tonight. Com. MacKay, who was 63 years of age, was…

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Death of Mr. A. Hindle

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 3

The death occurred at 544 Bathurst Street, Broken Hill, yesterday, of a well known resident of Broken Hill and district. Mr. Albert Hindle, Mr. Hindle…

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Death of Mr. T. Lord

Western Grazier · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 3

The death occurred at Broken Hill on Saturday of an old resident of Silverton. Mr. Thomas Lord Mr. Lord was born at Moonta 73 years ago. He had…

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Death Of Mr. L. Kersten

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 7

Mr. Leonard ("Tony") Kersten, aged 56, a well-known former Broken Hill resident, died suddenly at Yallourn (Vic.) today. He…

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Mystery Death Of Woman At Gunnedah

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 7

GUNNEDAH. — The police have seized all stocks of medicine at Gunnedah Hospital, and they are to be sent to the Government…

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Death of Mr. J. W. Edgar

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 7

The death occurred at the Hospital early this morning of Mr. John William Edgar at the age of 37 years. Mr. Edgar was born at…

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Death Of Police Chief Mackay; Officer Of Rapid Promotion

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY. — Mr. William John Mackay, who has been Commissioner of Police in New South Wales for 13 years, collapsed and died suddenly last night. He was 62 and is survived by a widow and…

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Commissioner Mackay's Funeral Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 4

Sydney, January 23—The funeral of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. J. MacKay, who died suddenly at his home at Edgeeliffe last night, will lake place…

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