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Broken Hill & the Far West · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1952

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Cricket Wgedy Funeral

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 12

Adelaide.— Captain Arttiur Henderson a victim of the cricket field Shooting tragedy will be buried with full…

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Queen Chooses Funeral Prayers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 3

London, Wednesday— The Queen has issued special forms of service for the King's funeral. They are to be used in all…

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British Guardsmen Rehearse for King's Funeral

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 1

ARMS REVERSED, British guardsmen practise the slow march for the funeral of the King in London on Friday…

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Death of Mr. J.C. Anderson

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 8

A former well-known Broken Hill resident, Mr. Jules Charles (Dick) Anderson, died in Newcastle…

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Death Of Brother And Sister Police Reconstruction Of Tragedy

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 4

Adelaide, February 13. — Police say that a report from the Government Analyst has assisted them to solve the mystery of the deaths of…

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Death of Sis. M. Agnes

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

The death occurred at the Hospital this morning of Sister Mary Agnes/at the age of 87 years. Solemn Requiem…

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Guns Will Give Last Salute 6 Monarchs For Funeral; Family Plan

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

London, Friday— Guns will echo the salute across London from Hyde Park in the west and the Tower of London-1,000year-old fortress oh the bank of the Thames in the east-during the funeral procession of King George VI. today…

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Royalty And Dignitaries In London For Funeral Mile Long Cortege Will Begin Pro[?]ession At 7 a.m. Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

London, February 14.—Kings, Queens, Presidents and other top ranking foreign dignitaries are in London for the State funeral tomorrow of King George. It is expected that 30 members of foreign Royal Families…

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Death of Mr. J. Mcinerney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 3

Mr. John James Mcinerney died at his residence. 100 Morgan Street, yesterday, aged 55 years. He served…

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Death Of Sister Mary Agnes

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 4

The death occurred at the Hospital yesterday morning of Sister Mary Agnes at the ace of 87 years. Solemn Requiem Mass for the…

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Death of Mr. J. J. McINERNY

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 5

Mr. John James McInerney passed away at his late residence. 100 Morgan Lane, carly yesterday morning at the age of 55 years. The…

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George Vi Goes to Last Resting Place Silent Multitudes Pay Tribute During Long Funeral Procession

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 1

London, February 15.—Flanked by sombre pagentry and surrounded by silent multitudes, the body of King George VI. today was moved from ancient Westminster Hall to the burial vaults in Windsor Chapel. A vast assembly in the heart of the Commonwealth gathered wintry sunshine to pay a last tribute to the well-loved…

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Funeral of Nun

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 3

The funeral of Sister Mary Agnes took place on Saturday in the Nuns' portion of the Catholic Cemetery. The…

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Funeral Of Sister Many Agnes

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 5

The burial of Sister Many Agnes, who died at the Hospital on Friday morning took place on Saturday morning in the Nuns portion…

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Death of Mrs. R. P. Carter

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 5
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The dearth occurred at the Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs Ruby Pearl Carter at the age of 37 years. She is survived by a…

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Crowds Flock to See Wreaths Tenacious Clinging To Royal Funeral Till The Last

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 1

London, February 17.—Britain's widowed Queen Mother and Princess Margaret left London yesterday to spend the week-end ot the Royal Lodge at Windsor near the ancient castle where the King was buried on…

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Death of Mr. Whittington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 2

Mr. John Alexander Whittington died at the Hospital early this morning. He was born at Thebarton. S.A., 71…

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Death of Prominent Agriculturalist

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 5

Sydney, February 18.—Mr Breakwell for many years the inspector of the School of Agriculture and State organiser of junior…

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Funeral of Mr. P. G. Davis

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 5

The funeral of Mr. Philip George Davis took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege late his late residence, 30 Berryl Lane, at 4.30…

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