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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1919

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Man and Wife Drowned. Sad Yachting Fatality

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 8

Frank Leslie Kaaden, aged 22, a returned soldier, and his wife, Nancy Kaaden, aged 21, were the victims in a sad yachting fatality at Carrum (Vic.)…

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Lake Macquarie Fatality. Gordon's Body Washed Ashore

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 7

The body of David Gordon, aged 63, of Broadmeadow-road, Hamilton, owner of the ill-fated launch, Scotch Queen, which was lost off Swansea bar on…

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Lake Macquarie Launch Fatality. No Sign of Missing Men

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 8

Although a close search has boon made along the beaches and around the ontrance to Lake Macquarie since the disaster caused by the capsize of the…

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Motor Fatality. a Forgotten Christmas Present. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 December 1919 · page 5

While a taxi was travelling down a bill from Huntley Point to Drummoyne, on Christmas eve a powerful street lamp dazzled the driver, and the car crashed…

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Yachting Fatality. Man and Wife Drowned

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 8

Struck by a sudden squall, a yacht capsized off the beach at Carrum (Vic.), on Sunday afternoon. After a desperate struggle, with the waves three of the occupants were…

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Today's Telegrams Young Woman Drowned. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 5

Two young men and a woman got into difficulties while surfing at Thirroul yesterday. All eventually were brought in by the lifesavers. The two men soon recovered, but…

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Sad Accident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 7

to automobile resulted in painful injuries to occupants, but Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment quickly healed all wounds. Price, 1/6 and 3/. For sale everywhere…

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Three Persons Shot. Accident Tn Adelaide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 8

Seeing a policeman pass while waiting for a tramear with four Boy Scouts in front of Tattersall's Club. Adelaide, on Saturday evening, it suddenly dawned on Scoutmaster…

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Shocking Fatality. Old Man's Mistake. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 December 1919 · page 5

A shocking fatality occurred at Howe's Valley on Boxing night, when Willie McTaggart, nine years of age, was shot dead by his grandfather, William McTaggart, in…

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Trucking Accident. Two Men Seriously Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 December 1919 · page 6

A serious trucking accident occurred at Groongal Siding, hear Hay. Mr. McFarland, manager at Groongal, and several men were engaged loading sheep. Thirteen trucks…

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Fatal Burning Accident Ironing with Benzine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 December 1919 · page 4

A sad burning accident, which untiortunately terminated fatally, occurred at Gien Innes on Christmas Eve, the victim being Mrs. Mary June, wife of Mr. William Waluis…

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