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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Death of Mrs. W. M. J. Smith

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 4

The death occurred at the Hospital on Saturday of Mrs. Wanda Mary Joyce Smith, of 113 Nicholls street. Mrs. Smith was born at Maitland, South…

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Funeral of Mrs. M. Virgo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 4

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of the late Mrs. Mary Virgo, who died at the Hospital on Monday at the age of 83 years. Deceased was born at…

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Death Of Mr. W. Cranz

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 6

A former well known Broken Hill resident (Mr. W. N. Cranz) died in Adelaide last night. He was about 78…

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Death of Mr. R. H. Floyd

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 8

The death of Mr. Robert Henry Floyd, of 117 Gypsum Street occurred at his home this morning. Mr. Floyd had lived in Broken…

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Death of Mr. T. H. Daniels

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 8

The death occurred at the Hospital yesterday of Mr. Thomas Henry Daniels, of 58 Boughtman Street South Broken Hill, at the age of…

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Death of Former Tennis Star

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 1

Sydney, January 19.—Former champions tennis player Horace Rice died in a private hospital at Roseville yesterday need 76. He lost his sight…

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Death of Mr. R. H. Floyd

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 1

The death of Mr. Robert Henry Floyd, of 117 Gypsum street, occurred at his home yesterday morning. Mr. Floyd had lived in Broken Hill for many years. He…

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Death of Mr. T. H. Daniels

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 3

The death occurred at the Hospital on Wednesday of Mr. Thomas Henry Daniels of 58 Boughtman Street. South Broken Hill at the age of 82 years…

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Conservatism Death Warrant of Democracy —Cripps'

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 5

London, January 19.—Conservatism was the death warrant of democracy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Cripps, asserted at a political…

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Death Of Mr. Simmons Was Accidental Finding Of Coroner At Inquest

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 1

The Coroner (Mr. C. K. Ward) returned f[?] of accidental death at the inquest held yesterday [?] the death of George Henry Simmons. Mr. Simmons died shortly after the utility in which he was a…

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Second Death of Speed Crash

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 6

Sydney.—Norman Clay (34), Australian speedway test rider, who suffered head injuries in a crash in which Ray Duggan (32)…

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Death of Mr. A. J. Power

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 1
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"The death took place early yesterday morning of Mr. Adrian James Power, of 48 Thomas Street, at the age of 69 years. Born at Eden, New South Wales. he…

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Late Mr. A. Power

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Adrian James Power, who died on Sunday, left his residence, 48 Thomas Street, for the Catholic Cemetery at 4 p.m…

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Funeral of Mr. A. J. Power

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Adrian James Power, who died early Sunday morning. took place yesterday. The Cortege left his late residence. 48 Thomas Street, at…

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Death of Mr. George Thompson

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 8

A Broken Hill pioneer end high-ranking Freemason, Mr. George Thompson, died this morning at the age of 34 years…

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Funeral of Mr. G. Thompson

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 3

The remains of Mr. George Thompson, who died early yesterday morning, were buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in tne…

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Death of Miss W. Greeney

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

The death occurred in Melbourne on January 19 of Miss Winifred Greeney at the age of 47 years. She was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs…

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Death Of Pioneer, Mr. George Thompson

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

A Broken Hill pioneer and high ranking Freemason, Mr. George Thompson, died yesterday morning at the age of 84 years…

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Death of B.h.p. Chief

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 12

Melbourne.—Chairman of directors of B.H.P. (Mr. Harold Darling) died at his Toorak home last night He was 65…

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