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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1916

33 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

Surfing Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Whilst Mr. W. J. Spence was enjoying the surf at the North Wollongong beach on Monday morning, he was knocked over by a breaker and as a…

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A Sad Fatality

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

A sad accident occurred at Jamberoo on Saturday evening last, between 7 and 8 o'clock whereby Keith Saxton, aged 18 years, son of Mr. H. W…

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Sad Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 5

A fatal accident occurred at Jamberoo on Saturday evening last as a result of which Keith Saxton, aged 18 years, son of Mr. H. N. Saxton (of…

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Accident to Mr. J. L. Probyn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

His many friends will regret to learn that Mr. J. L. Probyn met with an accident at Jamberoo on Wednesday, as a result of which he is now an…

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Serious Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Probyn, district representative of the A.M.P. Society was driving at Jamberoo, when near the Waughope bridge…

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Sad Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

The Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. Kirby), conducted an inquest at Mount Kembla on Wednesday on the body of Margaret Marvis Eagles, aged 18…

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Albion Park Budget. Painful Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

On Thursday evening last Mr. H. G. Fraser, of Brushgrove, was driving over the mountains with a couple of lads, and when the top was reached,…

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A Collision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 11

H. J. Frew, of Bulli, sued Frank L. Webb, of Austinmer, for £50 damages for the loss of a pony, alleged to have been killed as a result of a collision of…

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Dreadful Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 16

A young lady white out walking the other day, tripped and fell on ber arm, making a nasty dinge in ber bangle. On it being taken to the Jewellery…

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Accident Relief Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

The administration of the Miners' Accident Relief Fund was commented on on behalf of the Colliery Employees' Federation by Mr. A. Lewis, the…

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Fatal Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 2

William M'Kay, a single man, employed at the South Bulli mine, died last night as the result of injuries received yesterday. It is not definitely…

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Serious Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

On Monday Mrs. W. W. Smart met with a serious accident at her fathers residence Spring Hill. It appears she was hanging out clothes at…

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The South Bulli Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

The deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, hold an inquest as to the death of William Mackey, in the South Bulli mine on Thursday, the 23rd…

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South Bulli Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 10

An inquest was held this morning, by the Coroner, Mr. Edwards, S.M., as to the fatality on South Bulli fine on Wednesday. Evidence was…

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Sad Fatality. Woman and Girl Killed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday morning a happy party set out from Corrimal, consisting of Mrs. Marshall, of Collins Street, Corrimal, her daughter Elsie…

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Albion Park Budget. Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 5

Ina, the little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stubbs met with a painful accident during last week. She was playing on the…

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Painful Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. McLeod, of Tullimbar, met with an accident this week when felling a tree. He sustained a severe wound in the head, from which he…

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A Nation's Loss. Lord Kitchener Drowned Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 5

The Hampshire, with over Six Hundred on board, conveying Lord Kitchener and Staff on an important mission to…

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Painful Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 5

A young son of Mr. Edward Prior, of Yellow Rock, met with a painful injury to his arm this week. The lad was climbing over a fence when in…

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Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 4

Mr. John Dudgeon, of Stoney Creek, met with a very serious and painful accident one evening last week, when he was badly gored by a…

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