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Broken Hill & the Far West · Accidents

Accidents, 1919

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British Mine Fatality. the Inuest. an Adjournment Until

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1919 · page 4

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of William O'Regan (known also as William Murphy) and John Foppoli, who were killed…

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The British Fatality. Adjourned Inquest. Verdict of Accidental Death

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

The adjourned inquiry into the circumstances sun-ophdinffv the death of Joseph Foppoli and William O'Regan, who were killed at the British mine on…

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Fatality on Henley Beach Road Adelaide.,Monday

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 1

As the result of an accident on the Henley Beach road yesterday Fred Sutcliffe, aged 30, a tram conductor, was killed…

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Storm at Sea. Ship's Officer Killed, Men Injured. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

The third officer of the steamer Houtman was killed on Friday iaorning off Danger Point. During storm the heavy seas came aboard and…

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South Wales Electricians to Strike. Police Charge Strikers at Glasgow. Thirty Persons Injured. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

The South Wales electricians will strike to-morrow, thus paralysing the running of the tramways and lighting arrangements…

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The British Fatality. Adjourned Inquest. Verdict of Accidental Death

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 1

The adjourned inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Joseph Foppoli and William O'Regan. who were killed at the British mine on…

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Storm at Sea. Ship's Officer Killed, Men Injured. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 1

The third officer of the steamer Houtman was killed on Friday morning off Danger Point. During a storm the heavy seas came aboard and…

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South Wales Electricians to Strike. Police Charge Strikers at Glasgow. Thirty Persons Injured. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 1

The South Wales electricians will strike to-morrow, thus paralysing the running of the tramways and lighting arrangements…

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Proprietary Fatality. the Inquest. Verdict of Accidental Death

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 4

The Acting City Coroner, Mr. A. Gates, this afternoon held an inquiry at the Courthouse into the circumstances surrounding the death of John…

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Fatality at the Proprietary. Lad Killed in the Mill. Apparently Caught in Belting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

At about 6 o'clock this morning a fatality occurred at the Proprietary mine, in the mill, in which John Curtis, aged 16 years met his death…

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Accidents on the Racecourse

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

An accident occurred in the third division of the Sichmond Handicap at the pony meeting at Richmond (Vic.), on Saturday (reports the "Argus")…

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Accident at North Mine. Man Buried by Fall of Ground. Seriously Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

At about 11.15 o'clock to-day a fall of earth occurred on the 1250ft. level at the North mine, and partially buried a miner named William Boucher…

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North Mine Fatality. Inquest Opened and Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 9

An inquiry was held at the Courthouse this afternoon by the Acting City Coroner, Mr. A. Gates, into the circumstances surrounding the death…

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North Mine Accident. Death of W. Boucher

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

Fatal results last night followed the North mine accident, the ingured man, William Boucher, dying in the Hospital…

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Accident at Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 10

Shortly before noon to-day Biancha Antonia while working at the Proprietary mine was jambed between a truck and some timber, with the result that…

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North Mine Fatality. the Inquest. Pinding of Accidental Death. the Jury's Rider

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

The adjourned inquest concerning the death of George Boucher was resumed this morning, before the Deputy City Coroner, Mr. A. Gates. Boucher…

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Fatal Driving Accident. Aged Man the Victim. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

John Slattery, aged 60 years, a driver, residing at Sussex-street, Yarraville, was thrown from a lorry on the Maribyrnotig-road to-day through his…

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The British Mine Fatality

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

Baptiste Bettini, who was recently injured at the British mine, is reported to be still seriously ill in the Hospital, though improving. Mr. Bettini was…

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Fatal Driving Accident. Aged Man the Victim. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 1

John Slattery, aged 60 years, a driver, residing at Sussex-street, Yarraville, was thrown from a lorry on the Maribyrnong-road to-day through his…

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An Injured Face

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 2

H. Ludwig this morning injured his face while working on the 800ft. level at the South Blocks mine. Mr. Ludwig is a pipefitter, and while working near a leg…

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