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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Accidents

Accidents, 1923

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Motor Fatality Mr. P. J. McEvoy Killed Car Overturns Near Yarra

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

A motor accident, which resulted in the subsequent death of Mr. Peter James McEvoy, of the Hibernian Hotel, and in injury to members of the party…

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Motor Accident Mr. McEVOY SUCCUMBS Further Details of Accident the Inquest Commenced

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 1

The death occurred at the Goulburn District Hospital at 3.30 yesterday morning of Mr. Peter James McEvoy. licensee of the Hibernian Hotel, who…

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Shocking Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 1

An elderly man was critically injured in Elizabeth-street this morning, when he was knocked down by a motor lorry, the wheels of which…

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Drowned in Drain

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

The fifteen months, old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Byron , Day was drowned yesterday in Bilongel drain, which passes the back of their…

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Trains Collide Three Killed, Sixteen Injured

Young Witness · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 1

BERLIN, Feb. 21—Two trains conrolled by the French in the Ruhr colided. Three soldiers were killed and sixteen seriously injured…

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A Series of Accidents

Young Witness · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

Grogan, a small hamlet between Young and Temora. has pained prominence for the number of accidents within the last couple of days. A…

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Annandale Man Injured Police Investigating Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

A man belloved to be Philip Bible, of Annandalo was found last night in Ultimo Road in an unconscious condition. His [?] was fractured…

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Brisbane Lift Accident Brisbane

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

Charles Wheeler, one of the victims in the 11ft accident yesterday died in hospital to-day…

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A Peculiar Accident Mrs. G. Tickner Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 2

A peculiar accident, which had serious effects, happened to Mrs. G. Tickner on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Tickner and their son…

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Mother Injured Whilst Saving Child

Young Witness · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 6

SYDNEY Friday.—Whilst attempting to save her two year old son from being run over in George Street last night Mrs. Vera Fitzpatrick 37, was…

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Fatal Explosion. Ten Killed, Many Injured

Young Witness · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 2

NEW YORK, Feb, 22.—A message from Alton, Illinois, states that at least ten were reported billed and many injured by on explosion at the…

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Unusual Accident

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 2

Mrs. George Tickner, who with her husband and son was returning home from a holiday tour met with an unusual accident at Frogmore. Mrs. Tickner was…

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Recent Motor Collision Car Owner Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

Edward Long, who was the driver of the motor car with which a motor cycle collided at the intersection of Auburn and Montague streets on…

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Guard Fatally Injured Moree

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

A fatal accident ocourred at the Moree shunting yards. Andrew Murphy, a railway guard, fell under a track and one leg was several, He…

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Drowned in River. Fate of Two Italians

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 6

SYDNEY. Monday.—A message received at police headquarters. states that two Italians named Pheani Abondi. 23 and Betala Talondio. 18,…

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Yarra Motor Fatality "Look Out for the Culvert" Evidence at Inquest

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

The Inquest touching the death of Mr. P. J. McEvoy was held by the Coroner (Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M.) at the Goulburn Courthouse yesterday…

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Yarra Motor Smash Inquest on Victim Verdict of Accidental Death

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 1

The Coroner Mr. G. R. Williams, yesterday concluded the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Peter James McEvoy, who was fatally…

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Accident to Motor Cyclist

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 1

A motor cyclist was picked up [?] [?] condition at the foot of Brooks [?] Sunday afternoon. The appearence of his [?]…

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Two Italians Drowned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

Corowa. Tuesday.— A drowning accident occurred here on Saturday. Six young Itailans, who were recent arrivals from Italy, and were engaged by…

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A Boy Drowned

Young Witness · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 6

MAITLAND, Monday.— Frank Gamlin, 11 years of age, was drowned when bathing in the Hunter river on Saturday…

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