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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Funeral of Mr C. E. Jackson

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson, who died at Liverpool, Sydney, on Thursday, took place today. The cortege left his…

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Late Mr. Murphy

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Francis Xavier Murphy took place today leaving Fred J. Potter and Son's funeral parlour. 66 Oxide Street…

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Funeral of Lifesaver

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 1

Sydney, February 21.—Truffle was blocked outside St. Andrew's Church of England, Cronulla, today when 7.000 people assembled for the funeral of…

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Death of Station Hand

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 5

The death of Mr. Francis Xavier Murphy occurred at the Hospital early yesterday morning at the age of 49 years. Mr. Murphy was born at Adelaide, South…

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Funeral of Mr. C. E. Jackson

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. Charles Edward Jackson, who died at Liverpool, Sydney took place yesterday. The cortage left his late residence, 265 Piper Street, at…

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Funeral of Mr. F. Murphy

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Francis Xavier Murphy took place yesterday. The cortege left Fred J. Potter and Son's funeral parlor. 66 Oxide Street at 11 a.m. The…

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Death of Dog Race Authority

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 7

Sydney.—The well known greyhound racing authority David Alexander died in South Sydney Hospital at the age of 63. He…

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Death Of Former Govt. Tram Man

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 3

The death occurred at New Lambton, Newcastle, on February 7 of Mr. Nicholas (Nick) Reed Thomas, aged 66 years. Mr. Thomas…

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Death Of Max Pemberton

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 3

London, February 23.—Sir Max Pemberton, journalist, novelist and playwrite, died from pneumonia at his London home, aged 86…

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Death of Mr. N. R. Thomas

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 5

The death occurred at New Limbton, Newcastle, on February 7 of Nicholas (Nick) Reed Thomas at the age of 66 years…

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News From Ivanhoe Death of Mr. R. E. Crossley

Western Grazier · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 3

The death took place on Tuesday, 14th instant, of one of the best known identities of this district, Mr. Robert Edward Crossley, owner of Nekarbo Station, about 80 miles north of Ivanhoe. Mr. Crossley, who was 80 years of age last July, passed away…

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Death of Mr E. G. Theodore

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 1

Mr Edward Theodore, former Queensland Labor Premier and Federal Treasurer died recently. He was 66. He was…

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Death of Mr. A. B. Cock

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 3

Mr. Albert Brospovous Cock (67) died at the Hospital yesterday afternoon. Born at Kadina (S.A.), Mr Cook…

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Death of R.S.L. PRESIDENT Sir Eric Millhouse

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 1

Adelaide, February 26.—Sir Eric Millhouse who had been ill since December 15. died in Calvary Hospital at 11.30 o'clock on Friday night…

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Open Verdict Of Woman's Death Cause Of Death Not Shown

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 1

Penrith February 24.—How or by what means the Penrith housewife. Melva Wylle, died evidence did not show, said the Coroner Mr. Stonham in…

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Death Of Sir Harry Lauder

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

SIR HARRY LAUDER London, February 27.—Sir Harry Lauder. famous Scottish comedian, died last night after a serious illness lasting…

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Death of Forme Star Footballer

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 3

Mr. J. McEwan. 130 Newlon Street, has received word that Mr. Bill (Scatty) Scott died suddenly at Glenelg on Saturday morning aged 65 years. He…

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Funeral of Mr. A. B. Cock

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 5
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The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of Mr. Albert Prosperous Crek. who Pasted away at the Hospital on Sunday at the age of 67 years…

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Death of Mr. S. Ellendon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 8

The death occurred last night of Mr. Sydney Horace John Ellendon, late of 290 Piper Street, South Broken Hill, at the age of…

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