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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

231 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 12

Shot Dead. Revolver Accident at Forbes

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 13

A revolver accident of a most regrettable nature occurred at Forbes at an early hour on Easter Monday morning (says the "Times"), when Master…

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Magisterial Inquiry. the Recent Shooting Fatality

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

A magisterial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Frank Herman Morris was held at the Forbes Court House this morning,…

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True Blue Fatality. Resumed Inquest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

THE inqurst on the body of the late Edward Hoskings was resumed at the West Wyalong Court House, on Tuesday, 1st April, before Mr…

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Terrible Railway Accident. Two Men Run Over. Blayney

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

Frederick Mendham and John Ryan, two old residents of the district, were knocked down by a special show train from Bathurst to-night. Mendham's…

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Collision at Concord. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 3

A tram and lorry collided at Concord last night. Three men were injured, but not seriously…

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A Hunting Accident. London

Forbes Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

Lord Dudley's son Roderick was thrown from a horse while hunting, and is unconscious…

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Railway Fatality

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 34

Frederick Mendham and John O'Brien, two old residents of the Blayney district, were knocked down by a special show train from Bathurst at…

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Man Seriously Injured

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 19

Mr. James Sharp, of the Bushman, was driving into town on Saturday morning when, his horse bolted. With a view to checking his pace Mr. Sharp…

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Accidents at a Circus

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 24

A chapter of accidents occurred on Thursday at the Schumann Circus in Berlin. The first mishap occurred to a competitor who was riding around…

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First Aid to the injured

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last, in the Methodist School Hall, Dr. Delohery delivered the first of a series of lectures to the members of the…

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Serious Accident

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 4

WE regret to report a very serious accident which befel Mrs Richards, wife of Mr Jas. Richards, of "Speedwell," West Wyalong, just…

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Serious Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 2

A young man named William Booth, of South Forbes, met with a serious accident in Lachlan-street on Sunday night, at about 8 o'clock. He…

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Mersey Disaster. Liner in Collision. Twelve Lives Lost

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 10

The Beta, a hopper belonging to the Liverpool Corporation, was returning to port after dumping her load of refuse at sea, when she came into…

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Motor Bike Accident

Forbes Times · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

An unfortunate accident happened to Mr. W. E. Payne, the Methodist circuit missionary at Bogan Gate, on Friday afternoon last at…

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A Racing Accident. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 4

In the Hurdle Race at Seymour, Victoria, yesterday, three horses fell. The riders were injured, and one horse, Football, had to be destroyed…

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Cycling Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

A youth named Billy Jones, residing oil North Hill, met with an accident on Sunday night. He and some other lads were riding bicycles…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. Local Stationmaster's Son Killed at Strathfield

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

A SHOCKING railway fatality occurred at Strathfield Railway Station on Sunday last, when a young man named William Watts…

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Serious Accident

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

A SERIOUS accident happened to a farmer named Mr Richard Clarke, of Valgogrin, on Monday evening. It appears that he was pulling down…

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Motor Car Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 20

Six occupants of a motor car had a narrow escape from death while driving through the hills 20 miles out of Adelaide. Application of the brakes…

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A Mining Accident. Auckland

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

Two men were entombed, by a fall of earth in a tunnel at Lake Coleridge, New Zealand. Their comrades worked unceasingly for eight hours, and…

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