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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

1,294 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 65

Collapse of a Wall. Two Men Seriously Injured. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 2

One of the most difficult and dangerous works at present being carried out in Sydney is the pulling clown of some old buildings at Redfern, to make…

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Australia in the Lead South Africans' Poor Showing. Hordern's Hand Injured. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 1

Ideal conditions prevailed yesterday afternoon for the resumption of the fourth test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between South Africa…

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Accident

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. E. E. N. Strickland, of Forbes, had a narrow escape last week when driving to his home along the Parkes road. His horses became frightened…

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The Cullen Bullen Accident. Death of Mr. John Regan

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 3

Mr. John Regan, who was the victim of an accident at Cullen Bullen, on Wednesday of last week, whilst putting roofing on Cullen Bullen Hall, died in the Lithgow…

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Floods at Glasgow People Imprisoned in Their Houses. Many Sheep Drowned. Tracts of Country Under Water. London. Sunday afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 3

Serious floods have occurred at Glasgow. Owing tho persistent rains, the Clyde overflowed. Tramway traffic was suspended, and trains were run…

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Accidents at Oberon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 1

This (Monday), afternoon a had named Dallas Fitzpatrick was brought into town suffering from a broken leg. It appears that the lad, who resides at Hazelgrove,…

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Driving Fatality. Sydney, Wednesday

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

Hector Cameron, 77, a well-known pastoralist, was thrown from a buggy near Armidale last night and killed…

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A Seaman Drowned. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

A boat containing two men overturned off Dawes Point this morning. One of the occupants, Thomas, Kennett, 5 seaman, was drowned…

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Drowned in the Harbor. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

Thomas Kenny, a member of the crew of the collier Five Islands, was in a boat at the rear of the collier, going across the harbor, this…

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Man Terribly Injured. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 1

Joseph Slattery (30), a casual laborer employed at the grain elevator, Daring Harbor, was working a hydraulic capstan when he was caught between…

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Cable News. Peculiar Burning Accident. London

Leader · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 3

A fire broke out in a train while in [?] new Perm, in Russia. Several carriages were destroyed. Seven passengers were killed, and 32 injured…

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Dirt in Wound Caused Inflammation. Blood-poison Averted and Injured Hand Healed by Zam-buk

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

The tiniest cut or scratch, if neglected, may develop into a bad festering sore or blood-poisoning. The timely use of Zam-Buk in such cases will avert…

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Railway Accident. Roasted Alive. St. Petersburg

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

The horrifying fate of being roasted alive overtook several victims of a railway smash at Boshtessenka last night. The explosion of a lamp fired the…

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Accident at Newnes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

A wheeler named Ernest Burt (about 17 years of age) met with a serious accident in the coal shaft yesterday (Monday). It seems he was endeavoring to sprag a…

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Accident to a Jockey

Leader · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. W. Lillyman, the well-known country rider, met with a serious accident at the Gular race meeting on Wednesday last. He was riding…

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Mine Accidents. a Few Figures. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 3

According to the report of the Miners' Accident Relief Board for 1910, the number of fatal accidents in State mines during the year was 61, and the…

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A Painful Accident

Leader · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. George Gowman, the well-known teamster, of March, met with a accident at Mr. W. Richards’ old shop this morning. Mr. Gowman,…

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[?] Rescue Policeman From Drowning

Leader · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

Two cases of remarkable heroism on the part of prisoners have occurred during the past few days. The first case occurred last Thursday, in…

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Wharf Laborer Injured. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

Frank Kalaher, 26, a wharf laborer, was working, in the hold, of the steamer Barbarossa yesterday afternoon, when a bin weighing seven hundredweight fell…

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Train Falls Down a Ravine Fifty Killed and Injured. Valparaiso (Chili)

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

A train was suddenly derailed at a bridge, and precipitated into a ravine, near the Braden copper mines, in the province of O'Higgins…

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