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Title: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Trevor1955 on Saturday 06 December 25 10:57 GMT (UK)

Hi All

Hope someone can help me find any newspaper reports for a suicide in Birmingham

Info I have Ernest Henry Evans
Born 21 Nov 1899 taken from his 1939 census,
from Death reg cert
after Coroner's Inquest dated 14th Aug 1950.

Died 11 Aug 1950 at Accident Hospital,

"Shock and haemorrhage from wound in throat
SELF-INFLICTED with Butcher's knife.
Suicide whilst the balance of his mind
was disturbed on account of ill-health"

Living at 9 Chells Grove, Billsley, Birmingham
Worked as a slaughterhouse butcher.

Family said that he was found in the outhouse by his wife Rose.
And Rose refused to talk about it.

Looking for anything in the Newspapers

many thanks
Trevor

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Tickettyboo on Saturday 06 December 25 20:54 GMT (UK)

I had a look in the available online newspapers and haven't managed to find anything, sorry.
This page may point you in the direction of getting a copy of the inquest file?
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50164/family_history_research/1560/coroner_inquests/4

Boo

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Trevor1955 on Saturday 06 December 25 23:36 GMT (UK)

Thanks Boo,
"Shock and haemorrhage from wound in throat
SELF-INFLICTED with Butcher's knife.
Suicide whilst the balance of his mind
was disturbed on account of ill-health"
was from the Coroner's Inquest.
Don't think there would be any other info in the Inquest file.

Trevor

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: jonwarrn on Sunday 07 December 25 10:41 GMT (UK)

There seems to be a gap in coverage on BNA for the Birmingham Mail / Evening Mail from 1946-1950
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/BL/birmingham-mail/

"The latest issues were added in Jun 26, 2025"
Perhaps look out for future updates?

Don't think they have any editions for 1950 on newspapers.com either

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Tickettyboo on Sunday 07 December 25 10:49 GMT (UK)

Quote from: jonwarrn on Sunday 07 December 25 10:41 GMT (UK)

There seems to be a gap in coverage on BNA for the Birmingham Mail / Evening Mail from 1946-1950
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/BL/birmingham-mail/

"The latest issues were added in Jun 26, 2025"
Perhaps look out for future updates?

Don't think they have any editions for 1950 on newspapers.com either

When I was looking I did try newspapers com for the  Birmingham Evening Mail but they too have the same gap.

Boo

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Trevor1955 on Monday 08 December 25 15:42 GMT (UK)

Would any Birmingham library have the original newspapers Birmingham Mail / Evening Mail from 1946-1950?
Trevor

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Tickettyboo on Monday 08 December 25 16:30 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Trevor1955 on Monday 08 December 25 15:42 GMT (UK)

Would any Birmingham library have the original newspapers Birmingham Mail / Evening Mail from 1946-1950?
Trevor

I have no idea, but there is an email address at the bottom of this page
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries
Send them an email and enquire?

Boo

Title: Re: Suicide Birmingham newspapers
Post by: Trevor1955 on Monday 08 December 25 22:49 GMT (UK)

Thank you Boo, I will try emailing them.

Trevor