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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

53 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 3

Sulky Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 6

When driving to the local railway station on Friday last, Miss Hamilton, daughter of Mr. D. Hamilton, of Croome, had a narrow escape from…

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Serious Accident Averted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1913 · page 2

It was only by n piece of good luck that a serious accident did not occur on the local railway line this morning. It appears that the…

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Sad Fatality. Drowned Whilst the Band Played

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 October 1913 · page 2

The Coroner (Mr. A. Elliott) conducted an inquest on Sunday at the residence of Mr. J. J. Sullivan, Bellambi, on the body of Edward John…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1913 · page 2

The eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Grey, their many friends will regret to learn has severely broken her arm at the…

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Motor Accident. Wollongong Resident Injured

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1913 · page 2

On Sunday Mr. Ham, of Flinders street, was returning from a motor trip to Sydney accompanied by Mrs. Ham, Miss Ham an Mrs. W. Castles…

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Sad Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 November 1913 · page 2

Master Jack Salmon, a youth in the employ of Mr. Roger Murphy, of Jamberoo, met with a nasty accident at Woodstock early on…

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Serious Driving Accident. REV. W. Newmarch Injured

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 November 1913 · page 2

On Sunday as the Rev. W. Newmarch was returning from conducting morning service at Keiraville, when in the vicinity of his home, the horse…

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Ladies' Column. Homely Hints and Helps for All Kinds of Minor Accidents

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 November 1913 · page 4

Many mothers have known the terror of "something happening" and the frantic search for a doctor. He may come in time to save life, but…

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A Painful Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1913 · page 2

Mr. Matthew Keen, of Kembla Grange, met with a painful accident whilst driving into Wollongong on Saturday afternoon last. It appears…

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Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 2

A shocking fatality occurred near Adamtown railway station last Friday night. Herbert Lewington, aged 43, assistant manager and accountant at…

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Surf Fatality at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 December 1913 · page 2

On Saturday morning about noon a young man named Bourke, staying with Mr. Jackson, noticed a lady in the water in difficulties aid at once…

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Surfing Fatality at Thirroul

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 2

Shortly after mid-day on Saturday, two ladies form Penshurst—Miss Madeline Martin and Mrs. Kenny—who had arrived at…

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Accident to Railway Man. Foot In'ured by Hand Car

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 December 1913 · page 3

My husband recently met with a most distressing accident when he was work-on the railway, writes Mrs. G. Bowman Thosby-street, Wickham, Newcastle, New…

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