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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1951

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Funeral of Mrs. M. B. Whlie

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 1 January 1951 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Deatrize While, who died on Friday took place in Saturday afternoon. The cortage left 3 p.m. and the interment was made in…

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Late Mrs. Kerwin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 January 1951 · page 7

Mrs. Mary Kerwin (36) died at the Hospital last night. Mrs. Kerwin was born at Cordillo Downs, S.A. The funeral took place…

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Death Of Mr R Atkinson; Ex-Local SM

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 January 1951 · page 8

Sydney.—Mr. Ronald Clarence Atkinson, well-known former stipendiary magistrate, died at his home in Ethel Street, Balgowlah,…

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Late Mr. G. Nourse

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 8

A former well-known resident of Broken Hill, Mr. George Nourse, did in Sydney on Friday at the age of 70 years…

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Death of Mrs. M. Kerwin

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Kerwin died at the Hospital on Tuesday night. The late Mrs. Kerwin was born at Cordillo Downs, S.A., 36 years ago. The funeral took place…

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Death of Actor

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 1

New York, January 4.—Richard Hart (35), stage, film and television actor, died in New York on Tuesday from a coronary…

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Death Of Former Local Musician

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 3

A well-known old resident of Broken Hill, Mr. John A. Gardner, died recently at his residence, 122 Brighton Boulevarde, North…

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Inquest on Death of Dr. Cleary

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 6

An inquest into the death of Dr. Leo Francis Cleary, who died at the Hospital on January 2 following an accident on the Wilcannia road early on New Year's…

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Funeral of Mr. J. Dwyer

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. James ("Shamrock") Dwyer took place yesterday. The cortege left 236 Williams Street, the residence of…

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Death of Mrs. A. Learhinan

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. Adela Learhinan. of 126 Thomas Street, at the age of 58 years. Mrs. Learhinan was born…

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Death Of Mr. Clark's Sister

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 3

On New Year's Day Miss Jean Clark sister of Mr. J. J ClarK. M.H.R., died in a private hospital in Sydney. Miss Clark was only 43 years of age and…

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Funeral of Mr. James ("Shamrock") Dwyer

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. James "Shamrock" Dwyer, who died Thursday, took place yesterday. The cortege left the residence of his brother, Mr. E. J. Dwyer,…

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Funeral of Mrs. A. Learhinan

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 5

The funeral of Mrs. Adela Learhinan (58). of 126 Thomas Street, took place on Saturday, leaving Norman Woodman's…

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Death of Mrs. Adela Learhinan

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday of Mrs. Adda Learhinan of 120 Thomas Street, at the age of 58 years. Mrs. Learhinan was born at Victor Harbor. South…

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Death Of Mr. C. J. Conlon

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 2
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The death occurred at the Hospital early on Saturday night of Mr. Cavan lames Conlon, who had been a patient there in a serious condition since…

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Death of Mr. H. M. Dearlove

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 4
Also in Barrier Daily Truth

Mr. Hedley Montague Dearlove (67), a native of Black Springs S.A., and a resident of this district for 43 years, died at the Hospital…

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Late Mr. Mercieca

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 4

Mr. Charles Mercieca (56), a Broken Hill resident since 1925, died last night after a week's illness. He leaves five sisters and…

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Leggett Funeral Yesterday

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 3

The funeral of Walter Legget (46) who was killed instantly tn a shooting accident near Wilcannia on Sunday, took place at 5 p.m. local time yesterday. The…

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