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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1920

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

Railway Collision. Narrow Escape of Guard

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

A collision, fortunately unattended by loss of life or serious injury occurred at Stanwell Park on Friday night, the 19th inst. It…

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Alleged Collision

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 6

At the District Court, Wollongong, on Tuesday, Thomas King proceeded against Stafford Brown, claiming £50 for injuries alleged to be received…

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A Collision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 15

Thomas King versus Stafford Brown. Reginald Skeats v. Stafford Brown. Mr. Lysaght for plaintiff; Mr. Morgan for defendant. Mr. Lysaght explained that…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 4

The following met with accidents at the Electrolytic Works, Port Kembla, during the week: E. Farquhar scalp wound; J. Abberton,…

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A Sad Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1920 · page 2

It was with very genuine regret the sad news was heard yesterday of a serious accident which happened to Miss Kathleen Love, who recently…

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Inquests Drowning Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1920 · page 6

The Coroner (Mr. M. J. McMahon), conducted an inquest at the Court House, Wollongong, on Monday, touching the death of Raymond…

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News Notes Drowning

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1920 · page 8

The sympathy of the Port Kembla community goes out to Mr. Alf. Mills in the tragic death of his son Raymond, who was drowned on Sunday…

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