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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1951

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Death Of Mr. C. Merceica

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 1

The death occurred last right of Mr. Charles Mercelea, at 92 Crystal Street. The late Mr. Merceica was born in Malta 56 years ago and came to Australia in…

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Death of Mr. Cavan J. Conlon

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 3

The death occurred at the Hospital Saturday of Mr. Cavan James Conlon at the age of of years. Mr. Conlon for many years had a photography business…

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Funeral of Mr. Carmelo Merceica

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 January 1951 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Carmeia Mercia who died at the Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortage left herman Woodman's funeral Parlor at…

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Funeral of Mr. Caven J. Conlon

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 January 1951 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Caven James Conion who died at the Hospital on Saturday, took place yesterday. The cortege left Norman Woodman's Funeral Parlor…

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Explosion Causes Death of Man

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

Adelaide, January 10.—When coal dust In the air became Ignited and caused an explosion end fire at the Adelaide Cement Company's. works at Port Adelaide today,…

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Late Mrs. Prestwich

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 7

The death occurred at the Hospital early this morning of Mrs. Eileen Veronica Prestwich, of 43 Cummins Street. Born in…

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Death Of Mr. Clark's Sister

Western Grazier · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 1

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 dark was only 43 yean of age, and…

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Death of Mr. J. Gurewitz

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 5

The death occurred in Adelaide on Monday of Mr. Jacob Gurewitz, a former well-known resident of Broken Hill…

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Death of Mr. J. Gurewitz

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 8

The death occurred in Adelaide on Monday of Mr. Jacob Gurewitz, a former well-known resident of Broken Hill…

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Funeral of Mrs. E. V. Prestwich

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Eileen Veronica Prestwich took place yesterday afternoon, leaving her residence, 43 Cummins Street, for the…

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Death Of Mrs. Eileen V. Prestwich

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 3

The death occurred at the Hospital early yesterday (Friday) morning of Mrs. Eileen Veronica Prestwich of 43 Cummins Street. Born in Broken Hill…

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Death of Mr. J. Charlton

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 5

The death occurred in the Young (N.S.W.) Hospital on Saturday night of Mr. Janies Ross Charlton, a former well-known local…

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Death of Former Local

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 2

The death occurred in Adelaide on January 8 of Mrs. Eva Bakewell. aged 61 yean. Mrs. Bakewell lived in Ryan Street, Railway Town, for 25 years before…

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Heroic Death of Air Hostess Rescues Ten From Blazing Plane

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

Philadelphia, January 15.—Air hostes Mary Frances Housley (24). who rescues 10 people and perished in attempting to save others. was among seven persons…

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Death Of Former Local Resident

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 5

Mrs. J. Grenvold, a former wellknown Salvationist in Broken Hill, died recently at Exeter (S.A.) at the age of 87…

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Inquest Into Death Of Danish Cyclist

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

Melbourne, January 17. —Danish cyclist, Carol Jorgen Koblauch was suffering from pneumonia when he was fatally injured in a crash at the…

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Late Mrs. Dixon

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 12

Mrs Mary Ann Maxwell Dixon of 170 Crystal Street, died at the Hospital last night at the age of 73 years. Mrs Dixon was…

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Death of Former Local in Mildura

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 2

The death occurred in the Mildura Hospital on January 11 of Mr. Frank (Riley) O'Loughlin. Born at Mintare, South Australia, 60 years ago, he came…

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Death of Mrs. M. A. Sheahan

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 4
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The death occurred in Sydney of Mrs. Mary Agnes Sheahan early yesterday morning. The late Mrs. Sheahan was born in Broken Hill 44 years ago and…

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