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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1924

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Accident in Street

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 4

Mrs. Shepherd, who resides in Denman-street, met with an accident near the Town Hall, this afternoon, while watching the departure of the…

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Accident in Shop

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Skinnor, a shop assistant, residing in Ledsam-st., Camphell's Hill, met with a painful accident this morning. A two lb, tin of…

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Shocking Fatality. Twin Brothers Killed

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

A shocking double fatality occurred between Rhodes and the Parramatta River on Tuesday night, when twin brothers, named Gilbert, were…

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Shocking Fatality Twin Brothers Killed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

A shocking double fatality occurred between Rhodes and the Parramatta River on Tuesday night, when twin brothers, named Gilbert, were killed…

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Motor Car Collision Actress Gets Damages

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 4

In the Sydney District Court on Tuesday, Gladys Moncrieff, a wellknown actress, brought a claim for £150 damages against Reginald…

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Motor Bus Overturns Ten People Injured. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

Ten people were injured when a motor bus overturned in Elizabethstreet, Sydney, just before 8 o'clock this morning. The occupants were…

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Colliery Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 4

A clipper named J. kemp. junr. employed at the Abermain No. 1 Colliery sustained a fractured arm and other minor injuries while at work…

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Accident to Child

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 4

Daphne Salmon, aged 3 years, residing with her parents in Raymond-street, Homeville, was knocked over by a bicycle yesterday. She was…

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Sailor Drowned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 3

W. J. Harwhy, aged about 36, single,a native of Cardiff, went aboard the Dauntless at 9 o'clock on Thursday night and he was walking…

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Surf Rescue. Narrow Escape From Drowning

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 6

When surfing at the Tuggerah Lakes entrance. John Reid, of Canley Vale, was carried out by a strong undertow. His plight was noticed by Charles…

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Crossing Fatality. Train and Motor Collide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 7

A train and motor smash occurred at Goodwood railway crossing (S.A.) late on Sunday night. Mr. T. C. Cusack, aged 48…

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Quarry Explosion. Two Men Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 13

James Michell, 57, living in Denison-street, Hamilton, and Clarence Mead, 22, living at Tuggerah, were injured in an explosion at the quarry in Anzac…

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Car Fatality. Infant Kno Ked Down and Killed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 9

A tragic accident occurred at Willoughby Road, North ydney, on Saturday afternoon, when James Michale Cunningham, aged 2½ years, was the…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Companion. Seriously Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 6

A shocking accident occurred on Friday afternoon at Kynoton on the road ace circuit One of the entrants for the sidecar…

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Fatally Injured. Struck by a Truck

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 15

William Elkins, a locomotive fireman, employed at the Killingworth Pit, and living in West Wallsend, was struck by a truck which became derailed on…

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Crossing Smash. Condition of the Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 6

There is a marked improvement in the condition of Mrs. Cusack, who was injured in the Sunday night's train accident and motor smash at…

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Actress Sues. Motor Car Collision. Gladys Moncrieff Gets Damages

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 3

Gladys Moncrieff, a well-known actress, brought a claim for £150 damages against Reginald Martin Macadam, as a result of a collision…

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Ten Injured. Motor 'Bus Overturns Skidded Rounding Corner

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 5

Ten people were injured when a motor bus overturned in Elizabeth-street, City, just before eight o'clock on Wednesday…

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Car Somersaults. Youth Severely Injured. Two Others Hurt

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 9

On Saturday evening, Mr. Constant Diserens, of Rose Bay, left a car at Darlinghurst for a few minuted. but when he returned it was…

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Child Injured. a Melbourne Mystery Man Mentioned. MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 5

violet W[?]matter, aged 6, is in the Children's Hospital, having been seriously injured in mysterious circumstances…

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