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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1890

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Struck by a Tidal Wave. Experience of the Cuzco—many Persons Injured

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1890 · page 4

A PASSENGER by the R.M.S. Cuzco writes to the South Australian Register—"On Wednesday, July 23, the Orient liner Cuzco left Gibralter about 2 o'clock…

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The Adelaide - Colonist Collision

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1890 · page 4

THE action brought by the owner of the schooner Colonist against the owners of the steamship Adelaide to recover compensation for loss of the former vessel…

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Fatal Accident in a Coal Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1890 · page 4

The inquest on the body of John Moncrief, the miner who died on the 17th instant from the effect of injuries received in the Young Wallsend colliery the week…

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Drowned in the Breakers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1890 · page 4

THE Orbost correspondent of the Melbourne Argus Writes:—Two men named James Wright and Frederick Gill, both old residents of Orbost, recently purchased…

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Revolver Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1890 · page 2

An accident of a very serious nature happened at Mount Pleasant on Thursday afternoon, the victim being a young man named William Long, who resides with…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1890 · page 3

MR. CHARLES GRAHAM and Mr. Charles Allison were about 1 o'clock yesterday the subjects of such an accident, that escape from instant fatal results was almost…

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Horrible Electric Light Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1890 · page 4

Another horrible accident from electric lighting wires in New York on September 16. A lamp upon a high pole opposite the Park Theatre did not…

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Terrible Accident at Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1890 · page 2

A frightful accident happened at Mount Keira slack-heap yesterday afternoon. A number of men have been engaged filling slack there all through the strike, but…

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Was It Providence or Accident?

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 4

DID the finding of that article save the man's life? That is the question. Is there a divinity that shapes our ends? or are events but a mere series of accidents…

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Horrible Electric Light Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 4

ANOTHER horrible accident from electric lighting wires occurred in New York on September 16. A lamp upon a high pole opposite the Park Theatre did not…

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Serious Accident at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 2

A very serious accident happened at Corrimal yesterday, the damage done being very considerable. It appears that the Corrimal colliery engine with a train of 11…

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The Labor Troubles. Matters Quiescent. Townspeople Anxious for a Settlement. Public Meeting Convened by the Mayor. a Chapter of Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 2

No bing of a striking character has transpired in connection with the unfortunate labor trouble that is now spreading disaster and distress throughout this district. The…

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Colliery Accident at South Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 2

An accident, which might have been attended with unfortunate results, occurred at South Bulli pit last Saturday about noon. It would appear that about the time…

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Terrible Fatal Accident at Bombo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1890 · page 2

YESTERDAY morning about a quarter past 8 a terrible blasting accident occurred at Bombe, by which one named Thomas Cudden lost his life and two others named…

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Fatal Accident at Bombo

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1890 · page 2

On Monday morning about a quarter past 8 (says the Kiama Independent) a terrible blas[?]ing accident occurred at Bombo, by which a man named Themas…

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Serious Buggy Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1890 · page 2

On Tuesday forenoon last a serious accident happened to Mrs. Aqulia Parsons, of Mount Oasley. As that lady was driving into town to business, as usu[?]d, on of the…

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The Fatal Accident at Bombo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1890 · page 2

As briefly mentioned last issue an inquest was held in the Bombo Reading Room touching the death of the unfortunate man Thomas Cudden, before the Coroner (F…

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Serious Buggy Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 3

An accident of a very serious nature happened on the Bulli Road, near the Corrimal railway crossing, yesterday forenoon, resulting in very severe injuries being…

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Another Fatal Accident at Bombo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1890 · page 2

LAST Tuesday evening an inquest was held in the Bombo Reading Room touching the death of a man named Thomas Johnston, who was found lying dead early…

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Accident at Mounty Keira Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 2

An accident of a very painful nature occurred yesterday at the above colliery. It appears a youth, about 17 years of age, named John Ward, was engaged driving…

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