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Broken Hill & the Far West · Accidents

Accidents, 1923

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North Mine Accident Mr. Penasa's Condition

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 8

Upon inquiries being made at the Hospital it was stated that Mr. S. Penasa who was hurt on the North mine on Friday was comfortable…

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Motor Cycling Fatality Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 1

Eva May Robertson (17) was killed near Eagle on the Hill on Sunday through being thrown from the sidecar of a motor cycle…

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The Gx De-street Fatality Inquest Further Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 1

The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Douglas Whinnen on the night of March 26, from injuries received in a collision…

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Sporting.tookey Fatally Injured Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 1

Albert Blatch, a well-known trainer and jockey, died from injuries received while riding in the Welter Handicap at Camden Park races on Saturday…

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Drowned Man Identified Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 4

A woman, whose husband left, her 13 or 14 years ago, has identified the body of the man who was drowned in the Torrens on April 6, as that of her…

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Collision at Goodwood Between Motor Car & TRAIN Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 1

At the Goodwood level crossing yesterday a train ran into a motor car The occupants of the car, Messrs. L. T. Morgan and James Anderson, were not…

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Yacht Capsizes in a Cale Two Men Drowned Auckland, April 8

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 1

During a gale in Manakau Harbo a party was coming ashore in a yacht when it capsized. Harry Bowater and Prank Barnes were drowned…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 4

C. Johnson had his right arm bruised while working on the 1070ft. level of the South mine to-day. He was lowering steel down the shaft with a…

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Injured on British Mine Two Accidents Reported

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 2

B. Raven, a well-known jockey and trainer of racehorses, met with a severe accident at the British mine last night. He was working on the 200ft. level of…

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Accidents at Mount Gambier

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 1

As Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lindner and Mrs. W. Hirth were driving to church on Sunday morning the horse swerved and broke one of the shafts reports…

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West Footballer Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 1

W.M'Kenzie, a well-known West footballer, met with an accident while working on the 900ft. level of the South mine this morning. He was…

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West Footballer Injured (Continued from Pege 1.) Skull Is Not Fractured

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 4

On inquiry at the Hospital this afternoon it was ascertained that W. M'Kenzie. who was injured as the result of a fall of ground at the South…

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West Footballer Injured Skull Is Not Fractured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 8

On inquiry at the Hospital on Thursday afternoon it was ascertained that W. M'Kenzie who was injured as the result of a fall of ground at the South…

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Railway Smash at Bauloora a Fireman Killed Driver Badly Injured Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 1

A railway smash occurred at the Bauloora siding on the Cootamundra-Temora line at 5.30 a.m. on Saturday when a train travelling towards…

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DOUGLAS WHlNNEN'S Death Accidental Happening Is Finding of Coroner Police Attention Drawn to Speeding in Oxide Street

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. G. A. Stevenson, D.S.M. and Coroner, today concluded the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Douglas Whinnen, who died…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 4

A. A. Bethent, while working with the sailor gang at the South mine to-day, slipped into a hole and dislocated his right shoulder. Mr. Bethent was…

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Injured at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 1

Papolao Fantino was trucking are on the 1400ft level of the North mine to-day when he had his finger lacerated through it being caught between the…

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South Australia Five Persons Injured in Motor Car Accident Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 1

A motor accident occurred near Balaklava yesterday. The injured were:—Mr. Broad, fractured ribs; C. Horton scalp wounds Miss Evans…

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Railway Crossing Fatality

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 1

Donald M'Clue was killed and his companion Harry Albert Power was seriously injured as the result of a railway accident on Tuesday night…

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Injured at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 3

C. Rogers strained his side while lifting some steel on the 800ft. level of the South mine last night. After receiving attention at the mine, Mr…

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