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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1900

797 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 40

Mining Accident. Upper Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 3

Two miners named John Martin and Alfred Williamson had a miraculous escape from being buried alive a few days ago, through the ground they were working…

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Sad Boating Fatality

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

A terrible boating fatality occurred in Sydney Harbor on Sunday when through the capsizing, between the Heads, of an 18ft. Bailing boat, five people were thrown into…

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An Accident. Adelaide

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

Dr. Napier, who was severely injured at the camp of the second contingent of Marino, some time back, in consequence of a fall from his horse, is now so far…

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Terrible Fatality

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 6

A terrible accident happened at Maryvale Station, near Wellington, on Friday. A fettler, and gatekeeper named McMahon went on to the…

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A Girl and Baby Drowned. Through the Capsize of a Coach, Wollongong

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 3

News is to hand of a coach accident at Brownsville, near Wollongong, on Wednesday evening, by which two lives wore lost. From what can be gathered, it appears…

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Latest Telegrams. Military Organisation in Australia. An Increasing Revenue in New South Wales Accidents and Tragedies. The Charges for Selling Wool. SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 12

In Victoria a proposal to keep a fourth contingent of a thousand men in camp ready for emergency, has been received with much…

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Mining Accident. Upper Turon

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 8

Two miners named John Martin and Alfred Williamson had a miraculous escape from being buried alive a few days ago, through the ground they…

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Fatal Biding Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 2

Nows reached Bathurst last evening that a terrible riding accident bad occurred at Evans' Plains. It appears that W. Maher, a son of Mr. James Maher of that place, went with…

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The Boating Fatality. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 3

The body of Mr. Bell, one of the victims of last Sunday's boating accident, was recovered yesterday…

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The Recent Boating Fatality. Mrs. Lee's Body Recovered. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

At 5 o'olook this morning a fisherman at Manly discovered the body of Mrs. Lee, one of the victims of the booting fatality which occurred off Middle Head…

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Accident to a Plumber

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

A young man named Charles Bycroft employed at Mr. J. Frizelle's plumber's shop William Street, met with a nasty accident whilst working a piece of galvanised iron…

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Fatal Accident at Evan's Plains

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

Yesterday morning a young man flamed W. Maher, a son of Mr. James Maher, of Evan's Plains, died from the effect of a serious riding accident sustained by him on…

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An Accident

Leader · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 4

We regret to have to record an accident to Mr. Arthur Roweth, of Canoblas, who was thrown off a lorry load of poles, which he had just cut and was taking home from…

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In Case of Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 2

Certainly Messrs. Kellett and Sons, of the Flagstaff Store, are determined to cater for their customers. The firm now announces…

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Fatal Shooting Accident Warren

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 3

A young man named James Simpson, a son of Mrs. Simpson, Drunguleer station, about 30 miles below Warren, succumbed to a gunshot wound…

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Accident at Narromine. Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 3

A peculiar accident happened to Mr. Thomas Riddle, of Narromine, last Sunday. He was playing rounders, and, while running, came into…

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Fatal Accident at Mt. David

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 3

A fatal accident occurred at Mt. David on Sunday afternoon. A young lad -- William Gibbons -- aged 14 years, in company with three other youths visited Mt. David. When…

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A Chapter of Accidents

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 4

There have been several more or less serious accidents in Lithgow during the week. William Merrill, a youth working at the vale of Clwydd mine, had his left hand jammed on…

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Brisbane Valley. a Fatal Accident

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 4

A fatal accident happened on the Mt. David road last Monday to a lad by the name of Gibbons. He was in the act of jumping his horse over a log, which it struck, and fell very heavily,…

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Accident

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 8

On Saturday last Mr. C. Rush, Junr., son of Mr. C. Rush, of Two Flat, left home on horseback for the purpose of rounding up some sheep…

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