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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1922

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Burned to Death. Shocking Fatality at Gresford. Victim's Death in Hospital

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 5

Alfred Magennis, 46 a resident of East Gresford, died at half-past twelve to-day in the Maitland Hospital, as the result of buras he…

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Chapter of Accidents Nurse's High Tribute to the Sterling Worth of Zam-buk

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 6

"My experience with Zam-Buk has been, both extensive and varied," says Nurse S. Francis, of 109 Harris-street, Pyrmont, Sydney. "One day a…

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Alma Tirtschke's Father. Death Believed Accidental

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 1

A Melbourne message states that the body of Charles Tirtschke, father of Alma Tirtschke, the victim of the Gun Alley tragedy, was found on Monday…

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Chapter of Accidents. Nurse's High Tribute to the Sterling Worth of Zam-Buk

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 4

"My experience with Zam-Buk has been both extensive and varied," says Nurse S. Francis, of 109 Harris-street, Pyment, Sydney. "One day a piece…

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Accident

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 3

A car accident, attended with somewhat serious result, as it also was with a providential escape from what might very easily have been…

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Tragic Collision. Young Wallsend Fatality. Motor and Sulky Smash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 11

A tragic collision took place last week at Young Wallsend between a motor lorry and a su[?]y, and as a result Mr. Stanley M'pherson, a…

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Miner Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 4

Mr. James Griffin was injured yesterday afternoon, in Ralston's pit where he is employed as a miner. He was working in the top bord drawing…

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Tram Smash. Accident at Jesmond. Nine Passengers Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 6

All accident happened at Jesmond shortly after five o'clock on Monday afternoon to the tram that left Parnellplace Newcastle, at half-past four…

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Drowning Fatalities Three Persons Lose Their Lives

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 7

Arthur James Carrington (38), while bathing at the (Seven-mile Beach, Port Kembla, late on Sunday afternoon, was carried out by this…

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Soorak Injured. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 8

While running in a paddock at Richmond the unbeaten two-year-old colt Soorak injured one of his hind legs, and it is doubtful whether he…

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Woman Drowned. While Bathing. Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 13

While bathing at Tekowai (Q.), Mrs. Tewkesbury got beyond her depth. Arthur Hoskins, who was also in the water at the time, went…

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Motor Smash. Three Men Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 9

A serious motor smash occurred at Tighe's Fill, Newcastle, last week. As a result three men were i[?]red, and one Mathew Davis has since died…

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Motor Car Overturns Woman Seriously Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 14

A serious motor car accident occurred on the Eungella-road, near Marwillumbah, on Sunday. The car was being driven by Mr. R. Paul, who had with…

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Burned to Death. Shocking Fatality at Gresford. Victim's Death in Hospital

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

Alfred Magennis, 46, a resident of East Gresford, died at half-past twelve on Thursday in Maitland Hospital, as the result of burns he…

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Terrible Accident Four Men Hurled to Death

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A message from Auckland brings news that through the collapse of scaffolding at Endean's Buildings, Queen-street, on Wednesday, four painters fell 75 feet to…

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Cycle Fatality. One Man Killed Another Badly Injured. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

Mr. paul Windle, of Sydney, and Mr. Roy Musgrave were crossing Kimo Bridge at Gundagai on a motor cycle and side-car, when the connecting rod…

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Burning Fatality

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 5

A burning accident, resulting in fatal injuries, occurred on the Gresford-road on January 30th. Alfred Frederick Magennis, a mail…

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Motor Cycle Fatality Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

Paul Windle, of. Sydney, and Roy Musgrave were, crossing Kimo Bridge at Guudagai on a motor cycle and side car, when the connecting rod broke, with the…

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Coogee Sensation. Shark Fatality. Gallant Rescuers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon whilst N. Coghlan, aged 18, son of the Postmaster at Randwick, was swimming at Coogee, he was attacked by a…

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Cricket Field Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

While fielding in a cricket match at Oakhampton on Saturday. afternoon, Mr. T. Murray, a member, of the local team, met with a painful…

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