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Broken Hill & the Far West · Accidents

Accidents, 1931

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 3

G. Aquilina and Charlie Vassella, who both reside in Crystal-street, were working on the 1070ft. level at the South mine yesterday when some…

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Farmer Found Injured Assault Suspected Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

At Alberton yesterday morning Leslio Horton, a farmer was discovered in a stable in a semi-conscious condition with his head, on a bag of wheat and…

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Injured at Work

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

At the South mine this afternoon about 3 o'clock J. Simmons, a filler, was working on the 137ft. level, when he was struck on the head by the…

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Condition Is Improving of an Injured Cyclist

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

The Intest report regarding G, Donovan, the Morgan-street cyclist, who was badly injured in a cycling smash at Kapunda about a fortnight ago, is that…

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An Injured Knee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. K. M'Beath, licensee of the Freemasons' Hotel, suffered a painful injury to his knee yesterday afternoon which will keep him in bed for…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 4

C. Stachan, a miner, was working underground at the South Blocks mine this afternoon when a stone fell on his foot. He suffered a bruised foot…

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Canoe Founders Two Boys Drowned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

Two boys, named Bonnie Spring (16) and Jock Collie (13), were paddling an iron canoe in rough water in Iluka Bay, Maclean, when it foundered. A man…

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Car Crash in W.A. Man Killed Brother Injured Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

"Sonny" Fleay was killed and "Bubs" Fleay seriously injured in a motor car accident at York last night. The brothers belonged to a…

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Sydney Railway Express Train Involved in Level Crossing Fatality Was Two Hours Late To-day

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 3

The express which arrived from Sydney two hours late this morning was concerned in a level crossing accident at Borenore, between Orange and…

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Swimmer Collapses Drowned in a Foot of Water Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

Warren Bush (22) was drowned While swimming in Dalton dam yesterday. He was a Btrong swimmer, but after 'crossing the dam he collapsed…

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Swimmer Collapses Drowned in a Foot of Water Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

Warren Bush (22) was drowned while swimming in Dalton dam yesterday.He was a strong swimmer, but aftef crossing the dam he collapsed…

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Dredge Nercus Sinks Off Tasmanian Coast Captai[?] and Mate Drowned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 6

The dredge Nereus sank to—day near Low Head, in ltoss Strait, and Captain Koith Fitzgerald and the mate. Harold Scarborough were drowned. The…

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Death From Burns W a Farmers Wife Injured While Burning Stubble Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

Mrs. Stalger, wife of a farmer of Lake Biddy, died this morning from bums she suffered when she became enveloped in flames while helping to burn…

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Death From Burns W.A. Farmer's Avife Injured While Burning Stubble Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

Mrs,Stalger wife of a farmer of lake Biddy died this morning from burns she suffered when she became enve[?] in flames while helping to burn…

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Fisherman Drowned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A man whose name is believed to be Tirist was drowned in the Williams River near Raymond-terrace yesterday. He was fishing from a rowing…

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School Teacher Drowned Melbourne, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

John Commong (20), a school teacher, was drowned while bathing near Cape Schanck yesterday. He was carried some distance by the undertow, and…

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Fatalities and Accidents Boy Is Fatally Injured When Diving Into a River Forbos Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Reginald Bassett (15) broke his neck when diving into the River Lachlan here. He struck a snag. He died shortly afterwards…

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Jockey Duckford Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 1

P. Duckford, jockey, had a narrow escape from serious injury while riding Ivan d'Or work on the Big course this morning. His mount crossed its…

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Injured Cyclist Improving

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

G. Donovan, who suffered severe head injuries in a cycling smash at Kapunda recently, is still an inmate of the Kapunda Hospital, but is making good…

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Explosion in a Mine Mine Deputy Killed and Six Others Injured Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Alfred Elkin (45), a married [?] deputy was killed and, six other deputies injured ln an explosion at the State coal mine. Wonthaggi to.day…

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