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Broken Hill & the Far West · Accidents

Accidents, 1921

219 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 11

Accident

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 4

Bentley Stewart, an errand boy, who resides in Williams-street, was riding a horse in Oxide-street this afternoon, when the animal swerved, and he was…

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South Mine Fatality the Inquest Evidence by Mine Officials

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 1

At the Courthouse to-day the adjourned inquest was concluded as to the circumstances surrounding the death of William Williams, who was…

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South Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) the Inquest Afternoon Proceedings. Mr. J. Middling's Evidence Jury Cannot Agree Locked Up Till 8 O'CLOCK

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

On the resumption, after the adjournment for luncheon, of the inquiry held at the Courthouse to-day into the circumstances attending the death…

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South Mine Fatality Jury Fails to Agree Wire to Attorney-general

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

Concerning the death of William Williams and the inquest which was concluded at the Courthouse last night, the evidence, of which appears on page…

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South Mine Fatality Jury Fails to Agree Wire to Attorney-general

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

Concerning the death of William Williams and the inquest which was concluded at the Courthouse last night, the evidence of which appears on page…

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South Mine Fatality the Inquest Afternoon Proceedings. Mr. J. Middling's Evidence Jury Cannot Agree Locked Up Till 8 O'clock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 4

On the resumption, after the adjournment for luncheon, of the inquiry held at the Courthouse on Friday into the circumstances attending the death…

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The South Mine Fatality Second Inquest to Be Held

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 1

On Saturday the City Coroner (Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) telegraphed the Attorney-General advising him that the jury empanelled in connection with…

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South Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) Second Inquest Held Finding of Accidental Death Jury Brings in Rider

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 4

The second inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of William Williams, whose body was found in a ladderway at the South…

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South Mine Fatality Second Inquest Opened Mining Jurymen Questioned

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 1

The second inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of William Williams, whose body was found in a ladderway at the South…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, July 27, 1921. the South Mine Fatality

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 2

EVERYONE must feel the greatest sympathy with the relatives and the dependents of a man who is killed while earning a living for himself and…

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Adelaide Motoring Fatalities Two Persons Killed Others Injured Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. H. J. Moore, of Port-road, Alberton, was driving his motor car along the Port-road at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, when he noticed, a light…

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Motor Car Accident Victim Dies at Private Hospital Wife Also Injured Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 1

Arnold William White of Alberton, who was run down at Port Adelaide on Saturday night by a motor car, died on Monday night…

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4 People Killed in Tram Smash Twenty Seriously Injured (Reuter's Message.) London, August 1

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 1

There was a bank holiday tragedy at North Shields, a large manufacturing town at the month of the Tyne. A double deck tramcar, running…

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Injured on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

E. Haar, while at work at the South mine this afternoon, liad had elbow jammed between two trucks. Mr. Haar was treated at the Hospital, ami…

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Injured on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 4

E. Haar, while at work at the South mine on Friday, had his elbow jammed between two trucks. Mr. Haar was treated at the Hospital, and…

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Steamer Strikes Reef. a Hundred Drowned Off Californian Coast (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, August 7

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 1

The coastal steamer Alaska has struck n reef and sunk off the Californian coast. A hundred are reported drowned…

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Prolonged Drought in Europe Increases Alpine Dangers Accidents and Snake Bites (Reuter's Message.) Geneva, August 7

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 4

The long drought in Europe, together with the high summer temparature has increased the dangers of the Alps The rapid melting of the glaciers has…

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Express Crashes Into Tram 14 Persons Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 4

A cable message from London states that the London express crashed into a holiday train bound for Leeds from Bridlington while the Leeds train was…

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Famine in Russia. 300,000 Children Starvlng in One District Alone Some Drowned by Parents (Router's Message.) Helsingfors, August 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 1

The "Pravda," in a description of the famine-stricken regions, says:— The number of starring children in the Saratoff area is estimated at…

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Liner Saved From Disaster by Coastal Captain's Action Mixe Collision Avoided (United Service Message.) Paris. August 11

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 4

The presence of mind of the skipper of a small coaster outside Algiers undoubtedly saved the Italian liner President Wilson and 2000 passengers…

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