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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Accidents

Accidents, 1921

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Strenuous Sport. Mr. Hughes Injured at Cricket. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

While playing cricket yesterday, the Prime Minister fell, severely injuring his back. He was taken to his home and was unable to attend at his office…

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"Hellfire Jack." That Sensational Collision. Evidence at the Inquiry. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

A sensational collision between a steam tram and motor car at Parramatta, on January 3rd, wherein Ambrose Whitting, his son William, and…

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Parramatta Tragedy Train and Car Collision. Evidence at the Inquest. Conflicting Statements. Parramatta

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

An inquest was opened at Parramatta to-day into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Ambrose Whiting, William Whiting (his son), and Charlie Gow,…

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A Motor Accident

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 2

While returning from the Upper Clarence on Tuesday, Mr. R. E. Austin met with an accident which, while serious enough, might easily have been…

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Tryingham Fatality

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

A sad accident occurred at Tyringham during the early part of the week, resulting in the death of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Collision at Sea. Damaged Vessel Reaches Gibraltar. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The steamer Palma has arrived at Gibraltar, with her bows heavily damaged as the result of a collision on 15th inst. The vessel is likely to…

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Casualties. Burning Accident at Manly. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

Henry Nash, aged 47, was seriously injured in an unusual burning accident at a house in Manly. He was engaged in burning rubbish in a laundry, and he was…

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Accident

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Clarrie Paine of the Iluka Freezing Works, was the victim of an unfortunate accident yesterday. From particulars now obtainable it appears…

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"Shadowed From Ireland." Mysterious Train Fatality. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

A well-dressed man was discovered, with his throat gashed, in a locked compartment of an empty train near Willesden this afternoon. He died…

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General Cables. Prince Henry Injured. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 5

While hunting in South Berks, Prince Henry fell, and was kicked on the head by his horse. Me was taken to Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, where the wound was…

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Queensland German Mine Washed Ashore. Fatal Accident on the Railway. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 5

A live German mine, standing four feet high, with five studs nine inches long, was found on the beach about ninety miles north. of Brisbane by holiday makers on…

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Accidentally Shot. a Youth's Death. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

James Barr, aged years, was found dead last night in the bush near Artarmon, with a bullet wound in the head, and a rifle nearby. Deceased…

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Tram and Car Again. Another Serious Collision. Five People Injured. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 3

Four persons were injured by a collision between a tram and motor car at Manly yesterday. The tram was proceeding to…

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Fatality at Liverpool

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 4

William Passfield, aged 81, a returned soldier, fell from a train at Liverpool yesterday, and was killed. On one occasion he was the only survivor of a…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. Returned Soldier Killed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 3

A returned soldier named Pasfield, riding on the platform between two railway carriages, going to Liverpool, fell off and was killed. The body was…

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Killed by a Fall. Another George-street Fatality. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 2

George Drummond, while "working on. a building in George-street, slipped and fell thirty feet to the ground. He landed on his head head was dead…

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Casualties. Car and Tram Collide. Four Persons Injured. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 4

A motor car and tram collided at Manly yesterday afternoon with the result that four persons were more or less seriously injured. Both the tram and the motor…

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Mining Fatality. Two Men Drowned. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

A double drowning accident occurred yesterday evening at the Lal Lal Coal Mine, Ballarat, as the result of an inburst of water from the old…

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Casualties. Mining Fatality. Two Men Drowned at Ballarat Ballarat

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

A double drowning fatality occurred at the Lal Lal coal mine, Ballarat, consequent on an inburst of water from an old working. The victims were. Mark Ellis and…

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Railway Accident at Goulburn. a Strange Coincidence. Goulburn

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

As the Temora mail from Sydney was approaching Goulburn station this morning the engine struck Sydney Cottington, killing him instantly. He had just arrived from…

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