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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

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Russian Colliery Fatality Seven Killed; Five Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

A cage containing a number of coal miners was being lowered into a mine at St. Petersburg when the rope suddenly broke. Seven men were killed outright, and five…

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Rescued From Drowning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 1

Last Saturday afternoon Messrs. E. A. Butler, T. Wilds, and W. Bradbury were bathing after work, before coming into town. Tom Wilds lost his stroke and went…

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Collision at Hamburg

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

The Dutch schooner Axel collided with the German tug-boat Cuxhaven at Hamburg. Six members of the crew of the Smaller vessel were drowned…

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Well-known Bowler Drowned Goulburn

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 4

Mr. Charles F. Eveston, a well-known station owner and bowler, was found drowned near Cullerin. A Mr. Hannon searched and found the body in a very…

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Remarkable Occurrence. Two Men Injured. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 4

A peculiar accident is reported from Moonee Ponds, a suburb of Melbourne. Mr. Kirby was walking home along the railway line last night when he heard…

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Misjudged His Distance. Injured Whilst Diving. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

Whilst diving from the high platform (66 feet) at the swimming carnival yesterday, Len 'M'Carthy misjudged his flight, and struck the…

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In three Feet of Water Well-known Bowler Drowned. Goulburn

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 1

Mr. Charles F. Eveston, a well-known station owner and bowler, was Tound drowned yesterday near Cullerin. He was slaying' with Mr. L…

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Escaped From the Hospital. Injured Man's Wanderings. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 4

Walking out of the observation ward at Sydney Hospital early on Friday afternoon without being noticed, a laborer, George Foot, wandered about all day…

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Barrier Explosion. Miner Killed; Another Injured. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 4

Another fatal explosion occurred on the South Mine. J. Marshall and W. Davis were working on the 970ft, level sloping. One of the two men was…

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Another Barrier Fatality Struck an Old Charge. Explosion at South Mine. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 1

Shortly before 10 o'clock an Friday ?night, the third fatal explosion for the mew year occurred at the South Mine. Miners J. Marshall and W…

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That Railway Accident. Sydney

Leader · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 3

A remarkable runway accident has just come to light. It appears that a passenger train, bound to the South Coast last Wednesday afternoon, was…

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Almost a Disaster. Remarkable Railway Accident. Engine Leaves the Rails. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 3

The facts concerning a remarkable railway accident on the south coast has just leaked out. A passenger train, which left Sydney…

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An Unlucky Day Accidents to Father and Son. Forbes

National Advocate · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 1

A young man named John Charters had his leg: fractured in Court Lame through the horse lie was riding' falling with him. He was admitted to…

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Fatal Railway Accident. Wallerawang

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

Word was received at 'Wang this morning that Mr. Walter Potts, railway engine driver, was killed early this morning. No particulars are to hand, but as Waterfall…

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Collision at Sea. London

Leader · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

The Danish steamer Hasel collided with a German tugboat, at Hamburg. The former sank, and six were drowned…

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Well-known Bowler Drowned Goulburn

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Charles F. Eveston, a well-known station owner and bowler, was found drowned near Cullerin. A Mr.Hannon searched and found the body in a very…

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First Tram Fatality of the Year. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

The first tram fatality of the year was that of George Foott, 19, who fell from a car at the Circular Quay on his head, and who escaped from…

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First Tram Fatality in 1913. Youth's Fall. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

The first tram fatality of the has been recorded. George Foot (19), .who fell on head from a car at Circular Quay,…

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Train and Car. Disastrous Collision. Fatal Results. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

A collision between a train and a motor car, which occurred at Millswood Crossing, on the Hills line, near the city, was attended with fatal results…

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Remarkable Occurrence. Two Men Injured. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

A peculiar accident is reported from Moonee Ponds, a suburb of Melbourne. Mr. Kirby was walking home along the railway line last night when he heard…

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