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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1918

56 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 3

Frightful Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

A shocking accident (says the "Register") occurred in Berry, on Wednesday afternoon last, causing the death of Miss Clarke, eldest daughter of Mr…

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The Fatality at North Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 15

The deputy-Coroner, Mr. James Kirby, held an inquest on Wednesday as to the accident in North Bulli mine to William Crutchley. Mr. Chubb, instructed by…

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Nasty Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 2

Coming from the Anzac Service on Wednesday night at Jamberoo, Mr. Clifford Ward was riding a young horse, and when at the treat at the roadside…

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Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

As Mr. C. H. Schubert, of Berry, was proceeding along Prince Alfred-street, on his motor bike, the machine struck an obstacle in the…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 2

On Wednesday, 1st of May, Mr. J. Knight, of Orange Dale, was going out to Berry in the morning with his cream and owing to the road being in…

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Fatal Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 2

On Sunday evening about 5 o'clock Mr. H. J. Poulter was driving a sulky on the showground when the trace broke causing the horse to bolt,…

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Agricultural Department's Notes Accidental Abortion in the Herd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

How easily contagious abortion can be communicated in a herd and from one herd to another and with what suspicion any possible case should be regarded…

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Serious Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

On Saturday morning, about 10 o'clock, Mr. Tom Stainer, son of Mr. S. B. Stainer of Crooked River, was shooting parrots, luckily not far from…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 2

Whilst engaged playing [?]ootball on Monday last a lad named J. Jordan, 16 years, tripped and fell, breaking his left forearm. First aid was…

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Mining Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

The Coroner (Mr. O. A. Edwards) on Thursday opened an inquest on the body of Michael Ryan, who had been killed by a fall of stone at the Mount…

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Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

On Friday last, Mr. C. Whiting had a narrow escape from being seriously injured. He was engaged loading large logs with a winch, when the…

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Accident to Rev. Jamieson Williams. a Fractured Arm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 2

Rev. T. Jamieson Williams had the misfortune to break his arm on Friday morning. He was turning the crank of the engine of his motor-car before…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 2

On Monday last, Mr. Jack Roughan, a returned soldier met with a painful accident. It appears that a door slammed on his hand, cutting off…

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Fatality in Mt Pleasant Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 5

The Coroner, Mr. Edwards, S.M., continued on Monday the inquest as to the death of Michael Ryan, miner, on July 17th. Inspector Hindmarsh, Mr. Cox and…

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Fatal Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1918 · page 2

Widespread regret will be felt at the latest affliction that has come to the home of Mr. and Mr. R. Fadden, of Bombo, through the death of their…

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Sad Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 5

It came as a shock to the community on Tuesday to learn that Mr. Allied Parkinson had been killed, as a result of a fall at the Port Kembla…

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Fatality at Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 14

Yesterday in Wollongong an inquest as to the death of Alfred Parkinson was held by the Deputy-Coroner, Mr. James Kirby…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

On Tuesday morning, shortly after work had commenced at the State quarters, Mr. H. Warren, one of the employees, had the misfortune to be…

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Fatalities. Accident at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 2

Michael Martin was accidently killed Whilst going on to the steamer Karatina at No. 3 jetty, Port Kembla, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night…

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Burning Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

Miss Leah Moore, of Kembla Heights, who had only returned home from the hospital a few days after undergoing n serious operation, was…

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