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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

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The Late Wingen Fatality

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

THE fatality at the "ROCK CUTTING" crossing of the railway, neat Wingen, on Wednesday evening last, by which Mr. Thomas O'Brien…

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Fatal Fishing Excursion. Two Men Drowned

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

Two men were drowned in the bay just off Elwood, near St. Kilda, Melbourne, on Saturday evening. Late on Saturday afternoon four officers of the…

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Warning to Motorist Serious Accident in Victoria. Reckless Driving. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

At Aspendale last night, Mrs. Donald, wife of Dr. Donald, of Warranackabeal, Nurse Ryan, of Dr. Ryan's private hospital of the same place, Miss Ina…

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Drowned From a Raft

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

A raft carrying a number of men at Burringjuck overturned, and George Ford, aged 22, was drowned, but the others were saved. Deceased was unable to swim…

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Families on Housetops. There People Drowned in the Flood

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 7

A message dated innisfal. Monday after noon, says:—says:—Henrtrending scenes are reported, Families were taken off the housetops during the flood brought about by the…

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The Maitland Coalmines. Pecullar Colliery Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

The death occurred in the Kurri Hospital at an early hour this morning, of Mr. Charles Morgan, a well-known and respected resident of Barton-street, Kurri. A day…

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Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 5

Mrs. J. S. White, of Cowrie, has been the victim of a peculiar and painful accident. It appears two lady friends had been on a visit to Mrs. White, and were preparing to…

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Accident to Major Nicholson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

An accident of a painful nature bef[?] Major Nicholsan the popular member for Maitland yesterday morning. It appears that he was coming down the steps of the…

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Chopping Wood Accident. Flying Pieces Cut hin Open. Ulcerated Wound Headed by Zam-Buk

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 1

Accidents are bound to happen, so always keep handy a pot of Zam-Buk. Mr M. O'Regau, of 14 Nash-street, East Perth, W.A., says:—"While…

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Accident to Mrs J.s. White

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

Mrs J. S. White, of Gowrie, met with a peculiar and painful accident at her residence a few days ago. It appears that Mrs St. Thomas Loder and Mist…

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Two People Drowned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 5

Asa result of the recent floods at I[?]isfail, two deaths by drowning occurred. Fred. Kent Smith, of Daragai, rescued a woman and [?] from a house, and went back for…

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Ammonia Fumes. Women Severely Injured

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 3

While extracting a cork from a bo?la of ammonia on Wednesday night, Mrs. Crane, wife of Mr. W. J. Crane, dentist, of Lathurst, was severely injured. The…

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Families on Housetops. Three People Drowned in the Flood

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 7

A message dated innisfal, Monday afternoon says:—Heartrending scenes are reported. Families were taken off the housetops during the flood brought about by the…

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Peculiar Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

While firing at the 200yds (The Cohen's.) target at the recent Newcaslte rifle meeting, Mr. C. Rayment (of Quirindi) had his left arm…

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Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

Three ladies—the acting matron and a nurse at the load Hospital, and Mrs Holmes—met with an accident on Tuesday evening last. It…

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Grave Accident at Newcastle. Man Seriously Injured. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 5

While cleaning the inside of the No.8 crane at Carrington this morning, Bert. Mercer, aged 21 yours, fell distance, of 15 feet, and was very seriously injured…

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Boating Fatality at Adelaide. Fishing Party

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 5

As the result of a boating accident at Henley Beach, (S.A.), on Saturday night. Alfred Middleton, a painter, aged 52, of Henley [?] his life. Two fishing boats…

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Boy Shoots His Brother. Fatality at Bankstown

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 8

A shocking fatality occurred at Bankstown nea Sydney, on Saturday afternoon, when a boy, aged four, accidentally killed his brother, aged six…

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Sad Drowning Fatality. at Miranee, Near Gundy. Two Young People Drowned. Heroic Attempt at Rescue

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

On Sunday night last, about eight o'clock, we received information, by telephone, of a tragic occurrence at Miranee, the residence…

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Two People Drowned

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 4

As a result of the recent floods at Innisfail, two deaths by drowning occurred. Fred. Keat Smith, of Daragal, rescued a woman and girl from…

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