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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1915

1,029 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 52

Howick Street Fatality Aged Chinese Killed. Knocked Down by Bolting Horse

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

A Chinese named Many Kee, Between 50 and 60 years of age, garde[?]er on the Alloway Bank estate, died in Bathurst District Hospital yesterday…

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Buggy Fatality a Chinese Man Killed. Horse Bolts. with Winkers Off

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

A sensational incident occurred at the intersection of George and Hewick streets yesterday afternoon, as a result of which Man Kee (55), a market…

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A Bathurst Fatality

Leader · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 4

A fatality to a well known Chinaman occurred in Bathurst on Monday. The unfortunate man, who name was Mang Kee, was between 50 and 60…

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Shocking Burning Fatality. Old Man's Tragic End. Serious Fire Narrowly Averted

Leader · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

Mr. J. Gillard, the licensee of the Terminus Hotel, received a severe shock at ten minutes to six yesterday morning when he was informed…

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Man Kee's Death Coroner's Inquiry. Winkers Fell Off. an "Accident."

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 4

The Deputy-Coroner, Mr. John Eviston, J.P., conducted an inquest at the Court House yesterday as to the death on March 8 of Man Kee, 59, a gardener…

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Woman Shot. Accident on the Mountains

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 4

Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Chinnery, of Leura, was accidentally shot near her home on Thursday. The bullet entered above the heart, and her condition became so serious that it was…

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Riding Fatality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 26

An old man named Alfred Weaver was thrown from his horse while returning to his home at Barraba, his neck being broken. The Coroner…

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Drowned) Whilst Bathing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 26

Miss L. Ferguson, 24, was accidentally drowned in Nymboida River while bathing. Her companion endeavored to rescue her, but was…

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Factory Hand Injured

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 26

Arthur Moon, aged 16, residing at George-street, Parramatta, and employed at Thorpe's, Ltd., dog biscuit factory, was mixing dough, when his…

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Horse-Racing Accident

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 14

A pecliar accident happened during the running of the Orange Cup on Saturday. While the horse were rounding the turn into the straight…

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Newcastle Surfing Fatality Little Boy Drowned. Newcastle

Leader · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 3

Several children were in the surf at North Stockton yesterday afternoon, when a little girl named Hud[?] a boy named Farley agee…

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In the Undertow. Surfers Carried Out. Boy Drowned. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 4

Several children were surfing at North Stockton yesterday afternoon, when a little girl named Hudson and a 11-year-old boy, Leslie Varley, got into…

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Railway Accident at Wang

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 3

A serious accident occurred at the railway, station Wallerawang, about two o'clock on Sunday morning. Particulars of the occurrence are meagre, but it is understood a man…

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Sad Drowning Fatality. at Stuart Town. Boy's Gallant Rescue Attempt

Leader · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

The residents of Stuart Town received a severe shock on Sunday afternoon when it became known that Clement Grimes (15) the third…

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Railway Porter Injured. Penrith

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 1

George Hanna, railway proper at [?] Plain, was engaged propelling trucks, and was riding on the last one when he fell face downwards on the railway…

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Boy Drowned Near Stuart Town. Plucky Effort at Rescue. Orange

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Clement Grimes (15), third son of Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, of Stuart Town, was drowned in the Mascot clam at Farhan yesterday…

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Accident at Blayney. Blayney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 3

Whilst handling a loaded rifle on Sunday morning a youth named Chew was shot in the stomach. He was admitted to Blayney hospital in a serious…

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Killed by His Own Car Strange Street Accident. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

Mr. Jabez Gibson Turton (62[?] a member of the firm of Mass [?]-[?] implement manufacturers, [?] who resided at Riversdalt Road. [?]…

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Youth Drowned at Orange

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

While swimming in the Mascotte dam at Orange, Clive Grimes, aged 15, got into difficulties. Arthur MeGovorn swam to his assistance, but was twice drawn under. He…

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Injured by Plough. Forbes

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 3

Archibald Buckingham had a narrow escape from death at Blink Bonnie. He was in charge of a team of horses attached to a disc plough, when the…

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