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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1917

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Accident Relief Fund. Miners Approach the Minister

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 15

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Fitzpatrick) was waited upon by a deputation representing the northern, southern, and western coalfields of the State in Sydney, when a case was…

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Sensational Colliery Accident. Deputy's Miraculous Escape

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 7

William J. Barrett, a deputy at Aberdare Central Colliery, had a miraculous escape from death on the 5th instant (writes our Mines representative). Barrett was…

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A Double Fatality

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 2

A deplorable fatal accident occurred on Sunday about 2 p.m. at Blackheath. Mrs and Miss Huie of Manly, were visiting the Grand Canyon, and had…

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Accident at Trucking Yards

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 2

While engaged untrucking cattle for Messrs York and Son at the railway trucking yards on Friday night, Mr. Robert Spinks met with an accident of…

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School Teacher Drowned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 5

Leila Brett (23), a school teacher, was carried out by the current while suring at Palm Beach yesterday, and drowned. The body was subsequently washed up on the…

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Blacksmith Killed. Motor Buggy Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 3

Mr. John Robertson, a blacksmith of Tallangatta, was killed in a motor buggy accident on Sunday, About 12 months age he purchased an old motor engine, and had…

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Blackheath Fatality. Killed by Falling Thee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 3

All inquest into the deaths of Mrs. and Miss llule of manly, was held before the coroner, Mr, E. Richards, at the Blackheath Courthouse, yesterday. Jone Z Haie,…

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News by Wire. Shocking Fatality. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 5

The body of a man, believed to be that of Thomas Holland, was found on the railway line near Petersham this morning. The body was shockingly mangled, the arms and one leg…

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Accident to Mr. Robt Spinks

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

MR. Robert Spinks, a well-know resident, met with an accident of a painful and serious nature, at week-end. He was engaged untrucking cattle for Messrs. H…

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Mr. G. Cridland Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 4

Mr. George cridland, the well-known horsetrainer who resides in Elign-street, South Maitland, was injured at his resident last evening, and sustained slight concussion…

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Motor Leaps Over Fence. a Stocking Fatality

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 1

Mr John Robertson, a blacksmith of Tallangatta, in the Albury district, was killed in a motor buggy accident on Sunday. About 12 months ago he…

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Train Smash in Queensland. Passenger Killed—Others Injured

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 1

The second section of the Cloncurry vQ.) traia on Sunday night met with. an. accident at Ballindallooa, abut three miles from Hughenden. The waggon…

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Holiday Accidents. "Be Prepared" by Keeping Zam-Buk Always Handy

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 1

Don't go for your holiday without a pot of Zam-Buk. Cuts,1 bruises, sprains, etc., are always liable to occur, but with Zam-Buk handy to…

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A Double Fatality

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 2

A deplorable fatal accident accurred on Sunday about 2 p.m. at Blackheath. Mrs. and Miss Huie of Manly were visiting the Grand Canyon, and…

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Blacksmith Killed. Motor Buggy Fatality

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 2

Mr. John Robertson, a blacksmith of Tallangatta, was killed in a motor buggy accident on Sunday. About 12 months ago he purchased an old motor engine, and had…

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Blackheath Fatality. Killed by Falling Thee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 7

An inquest into the deaths of Mrs. and Miss Huie, of Manly, was held before the coroner, Mr. E. Richards, at the Blackheath Courthouse, on Tuesday John Z. Huie,…

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Fatality at Ulmarra. Sergeant Dobbie Killed. Sensational Occurrence

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 14

A sensational occurrence, resulting in the death of a well-known member of the police force, in the person of Sergeant Ramsay Dobbie, took place at Ulmarra…

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Painful Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 2

A boy named Ken. Daniels, aged 11 years, son of the late E. and Mrs. Daniel, of Rosehill, Kayuga road, met with a painful accident on…

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Accident in High-street

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1917 · page 4

Whilst a sulky was being driven down High-street this morning, the wheel came in contact with the tramline and collapsed. Fortunately the horse was a quiet one,…

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A General Shot. Accident at a Club. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1917 · page 5

An incident which occurred at a club frequented by overseas much discussed. An Australian lieutenant drew in automatic pistol in the presence of others…

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