Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Accidents, all years

Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

862 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 44

Sad Drowning Fatality

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 2

On Sunday morning, Joseph Element, 10 years of age, residing at Arneliffe, was drowned in the Woronora River, near Swain's about a mile and a half…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Drowning Accident. Three Men Lose Their Lives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 6

A sensational drowning accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the landing place of a vehicular ferry punt at the end of Creek-street, Brisbane, by which James Hill, Ernest…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Two Girls Drowned. Brave Attempt to Resoue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 5

Two girls named Linda Pearce and Ida Blake were drowned in the Wimmera, at Horsham, Victoria, on Monday evening at half-past six o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Our Singleton Letter. Victim to Railway Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 5

The young man, Joseph Milligan, who was injured on the railway line at Branxton on Thursday night last, died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Serious Collision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 5

A serious motor car and cyclist collision occurred at Killara. The cyclist, Arthur Hogden, was seriously injure…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Worst Aid to the Injured. Things to Avoid When Accidents Happen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 4

Everyone competent to judge is agreed that the work of our ambulance brigades is of great utility in the cause of suffering humanity. Outside the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fatal Accident at Pelaw-Main

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 4

John Masters, 26 years of age, was seriously injured by a fall of coal in the Pelaw-Main Colliery at about 6.30 last evening (says our Mines representative). After…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Drowning Accident. Three Men Lose Their Lives

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 January 1911 · page 1

A sensational drowning accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the landing place of a vehicular ferry punt at Brisbane, by which James Hill, Ernest…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Awful Railway Accident

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 January 1911 · page 2

At Lithgow this morning Frank Bogg, aged 58, a resident of Sydney, and employed on the railway, fell beneath an engine. When he…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Fatality at Pelaw-main. the Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

An inquest was held at the Kurri Court-house before the district coroner (Mr. George Brown), and a jury of six, touching the death of John Masters, who died from…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Railway Collision in Wales. Ghastly Scenes. London, Jan. 23

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 4

A SERIOUS railway disaster has occurred in Wales, and it is feared that many lives have been lost. A passenger train collided with a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Accident at Randwick

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 5

A jockey named Want was riding Machine Gun at Rnadwick this morning, when the animal became restive and rearing up, came down on the rider's head and chest. Want…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death by Drowning

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

The Corner (Mr. J. McKensey, [?] held an inquiry at Hinton on Satu[?] concerning the death of the little girl A[?] Minslow who was drowned in an undergro[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Drowning Accident. Three Men Lose Their Lives

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 11

A sensational drowning accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the landing place of a vehicular ferry punt at the end of Creek-street, Brisbane, by which James Hill, Ernest…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Dreadful Motoring Fatality

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 12

A serious motor accident occurred between 8 and 9 o'clock on "Wednesday at Lyadoch (S.A.). A motor car driven by Mr. Bert May,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Jockey Injured

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

A son of L. C. Want, a well-known trainer, while riding a Machine Gun fully, doing show work at the Randwick training track this morning, was seriously…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sensational Accident at Coogee Two Men and a Boy Drowned. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 5

Coogee beach was the scene of a sensational accident about midday to-day. About that time, although the tide was only at half ebb, and the waves not very strong, yet six women…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Two Girls Drowned. Brave Attempt to Rescue

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

Two girls Linda Pearce and Ida Blake were drowned in the Wimmera, at Horsham. Victoria, on Monday evening at half-past six 0'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Boy Life Savers Rescues From Drowning. Deeds of Plucky Boys

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

Two plucky rescues were made by boys in Sydney in circumstances which involved considerable risk to the rescuers. A number of boys were playing on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Railway Collision in Wales. Ghastly Scenes. London, Jan. 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 3

A serious railway disaster has occurred In Wales, and it is feared that many lives have been lost. A passenger train collided with a coal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →