Snakebite Fatality Mr. Thomas Barrie Dead
Mr. Thomas Barrie, of Toorooka, whilst cleaning a downpipe at his home on Tuesday was bitten by a black snake…
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Car Accident
A car accident occurred at Clybucca on Christmas Day, when a sedan car driven by Mr. Bethold Wm. Schaeffer, of Grafton, overturned at a bend in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shooting Fatality Coroner's Inquest
The Coroner from Taree, Mr. P. H C. Flett, held an inquest at Gloucester Court House on Wednesday 27th December last into the death…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics. Motor Cycle Accident
A tourist from the Newcastle district named Hart had rather a sensational spill while riding a motor cycle over the Rawdon Vale Road…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drowning Fatality Mr. Lloyd C. Smith
At Crescent Head on Friday afternoon, about 5.30, Mr. Lloyd Cyril Smith, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smith, of Gladstone,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Racehorses Injured
As the result of a fall from a float on the Port Macquarie road, near Telegraph Point, last week, two well-known racehorses, J'Accuse and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Shooting Father of Ten Critically Injured Sydney
Peter Augustus Clayton, 42, the father of ten children, was admitted to Newcastle Hospital suffering from a pea rifle wound in the stomach. His…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Quarry Accident Two Men Killed Sydney
Adelaide: Charles Peterson, 40, and Harry Alfred Brewer, 30, were killed when a charge exploded prematurely at the Stoney Fall quarry at Burnside…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drowning Fatality at Crescent Head
At Crescent Head on Friday afternoon, about 5.30 p.m., Mr. .Lloyd Cyril Smith, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smith, of…
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Two cars, one being driven by Mr. P. F. Hahesy, from Port Macquarie to Coonamble, and the other by Mr. W. B. Howarth, of Narrabri, who…
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When two horses were being taken by float from Port Macquarie to the Gladstone racecourse, an accident occurred near Telegraph Point. As the…
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Two well-known local timber workers were the victims of accidents last week. Mr. J. W. A. Fortescue had a very narrow escape…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Garden Notes Evolution of the Modern Nasturtium an "Accident."
From quite humble parentage, the Gleam Hybrid Nasturtiums have come to us with a reputation that at first sight we would not expect…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coronial Inquiry. Crescent Head Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Drowning
At Kempscy Court House on Thursday Mr. N. L. Parker, J.P.. District Coroner, held an inquiry regarding the death of Lloyd Cyril Smith, at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Minor Accident at Belmore River. Horse Breaks Car Window
On Monday last at Belmore River, Camel, a chestnut horse, attacked a motor car, breaking the right hand window. Camel, who evidently had…
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On Saturday night last Mr. Thomas Hillard, of Jerseyville, met with a mishap resulting in his sustaining a wound on the back of his head and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Six Persons Killed. Many Injured
Six persons died in New South Wales in the week-end from injuries received in road accidents. Many others were injured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Extensive Damage by Big Bush Fires. Fatal Accident in Smoke. Outbreak on 30-Mile Front
Bush and grass fires caused great damage in metropolitan and country areas at the week-end, and caused the death of a youth when the motor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragic Death of "Peter" Christy. Fatal Motor Accident Near Wyong
Quite a gloom has been cast over Cessnock by the tragic and untimely death of Mr. Arthur Alfred Howe ("Peter") Christy, 25. well-known…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Drowning Fatality. Body of Returned Soldier Found in Cedar Party Creek
A returned soldier named Stephen Hopkins was found drowned in the Cedar Party Creek at Wingham on Monday afternoon…
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