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Broken Hill & the Far West · Accidents

Accidents, 1924

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South Australia. Tram Conductor Injured Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

John Griffin, tram conductor, of Walker-street, Gene[?] stepped [?] a stationary tram car in front of the South-terrace railway station at 7…

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Vessels in Collision. Effigy of Captain Cook Reported Lost Overboard Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

As the result of a collision which took place at daybreak yesterday near the Sydney Heads between the St. Joseph and the pilot steamer Captain Cook…

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A Fatal Collision Sydney, Fridar

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

A motor car and motor cycle[?] near Kind[?] and Charles [?] killed…

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Injured by a Train

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

At a few minutes after 4 o'clock to-day a married man named "Jerry" Lennis, who lives in Cobalt-lane at the rear of the Tramway Hotel, was riding…

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Berrinbo Injured Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 1

At Caulfield this moring Berrinbe was starting a gallop when the saddle slipped. The boy was dislodged and the horse bolted and narrowly missed…

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Injured by a Train

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

At a few minutes after 4 o'clock Friday a married mau named "Jerry" Lennis, who lives in Cobalt-lane at the rear of the Tramway Hotel, was riding…

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Soldiers' League Secretary Injured by Glass Door

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 6

On Thursday night at the Soldiers' Hostel waitress, passed through the swinging doors leading to the dining room, arid not noticing that Mr. L…

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Soldiers' League Secretary Injured by Glass Door

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 2

On Thursday night at the Soldiers' Hostel a waitress passed through, the swinging doors leading to the dining room, and not noticing that Mr.L…

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South Australia. Motorist Seriously Injured by Cycle Falling on Him Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon R. D. Whitford, a motor-car proprietor, of Canning-street St. Leonards, met with a serious accident at Glenelg. While…

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Cage Accident at the South Mine. Two Men Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

Just as "The Miner" was ready for printing information was received that a cage accident had occurred at the South mine…

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South Mine Fatality a Miner Killed

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 4

Anton Heisler (38), a single man, employed as a miner in the E section on the 1170ft. level of the South mine, lost his life this afternoon as the…

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Drowned in a Lagoon Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

While swimming a dog in a lagoon at the golf links at Manly yesterday John Mackay (9) was knocked by the dog into deep water and was drowned…

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Double Drowning Case. Mother and Daughter Lost Despite Father's Efforts Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

A double drowning tragedy occurred at Bribie Island, a few miles down from Moreton Bay, yesterday morning. Captain Laidley, of the steamer Fitzroy,…

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South Mine Cage Accident (Continued from Page 1.) Later Particulars

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 4

In connection with the accident at the South mine this afternoon by which Mr. Fred Arthur, foreman platelayer, was injured, later particulars obtained…

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An Injured Eye

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. S. Siegmann was using a bar in the course of his work at the Zinc Corporation on Saturday when the bar slipped and struck him on the right…

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South Mine Fatality a Miner Killed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 1

Anton Heisslor (38), a single man, employed as a miner in the E. section on the 117oft. level of the South mine, lost h[?] yesterday as the resuit of…

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South Mine Fatality. (Continued from Page 1.) Accidental Death Is Verdict of Jury

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 4

At the Courthouse this afternoon, Mr. G. A. Stevenson, deputy city coroner, continued the inquiry into the circumstances connected with the…

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Union Officer Injured Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Teece, a prominent member of the Council of the Workers' Industrial Union, was injured yesterday in a motor car accident between…

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Mr. Wood Accidentally Shot by Bullet From Indian's Gun (Reuter's Message.) London, February 25

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 4

Reuter's Calcutta corresponaent reports from Lucknow that it is stated that Mr. W. J. Wood, secretary of the Calcutta Port Commission, was…

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South Mine Cage Accident Later Particulars

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

In connection with the accident at the South mine yesterday by whick Mr. Fred Arthur, foreman platelayer, was injured, later particulars obtained…

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