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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

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Drowned in a Cellar. Traralgon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

At Traralogn South to-day, Mr. T. A. Pettit, J.P., deputy coroner, held an inquiry concerning the death of Joseph Slmon Martinold, 66 years of age…

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Bluejackets' Quarrel. Artillerymen Drowned. Malta, February 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 42

A statement made by Maltese boatmen resulted in the arrest of two bluejackets named Payne and Woodcock, belonging to the British protected cruiser Royal Arthur…

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The Melbourne Railway Fatality. Fuller Particulars. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 1

In connection with the railway smash, it appears that the engine and ten trucks left the Yarra Junction, and after going some distance one truck at the rear of…

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Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

Another fatal railway accident by which two men were killed and nine, injured occurred on Tuesday morning about half-past seven on a section,…

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Engine Driver Killed. Firemen Badly Injured. Murrurundi

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

A remarkable railway tragedy occurred here last midnight. Joseph Sharp, engine driver, and Wheellin, fireman of the locomotive, brought…

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Drowned in a Tank. David Talbot the Victim

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

A sad drowning accident occurred on Wednesday morning last, when David Talbot, aged about 18 years, residing at Coreen, met his death. Very litte[?]…

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Driving Accident Near Wodonga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

A rather sensational driving accident happened a few nights ago, about four milles from Wodonga. Mr. Andrew Toal, in charge of a horse and gig, the property…

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Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

An accident happened to the Deniliquin Mail Coach on Thursday evening last week about eight or nine miles from here on Coree. The cap of the…

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Accident to Clergyman

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

Rev A. C. M'Connan, of Benalla, met with a serious accident early yesterday morning. He had been out riding for exercise, and was picked up on…

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Coach Accident

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

An accident happened to the Deniliquin-Jerilderie coach on Thursday evening last week about eight or nine miles from Jerilderie, on Coree. The cap of…

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Yachting Accident a Man Drowned. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

A terrific south-caster was experienced on the harbor on Saturday, and it worked up a great sea. The yacht Thelma, when engaged in a…

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French Aviator Injured London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

M. Vitay, a well-known French airman, was badly injured while making a light a England on Friday. Ascending at Honton, near London, he had reached the…

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Geelong Wheat Vessel in Collision. Hamhirg

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

The barque Anna, which left Geolong with a cargo of wheat on November 4, has arrived here in a seriously damaged condition. as the result of a collston in the…

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Cabman and Horse Drowned. Man Electrocuted. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

The severest storm on record raged in Sydney last night and this morning. Great damge was caused to property. A hansom cabdriver named John Stock. ly and his horse were drowned in the flood waters at Petersham. A man named James Clifford was electrocuted at Redfern through coming in…

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Cablegrams. a Foolish Act. Dynamite Explosion. Sensational Disaster at Baltimore. 50 Men Killed; 80 Injured. New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

A sensational dirtier occurred at Baltimore on Friday. Three hundred tons of dynamite exploded when being placed on board the British…

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Railway Line Washed Away. Several Drowning Cases

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

The following details supplement the telegraphed report printed in yesterday's "Border Morning Mail" regarding the terrific storm in Sydney:—…

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Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

On Monday evening Miss M. A. Taylor, housekeeper at Emu Plains vineyard, had the misfortune to break her arm. Miss Taylor had occasion to go…

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Racing Fatality

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 3

A fatal accident happened at the Ultima races on Saturday last, the victim being Norman Stratton. The first race of the day was the Hurdle Race, in which…

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Picture Theatre Explosion. 40 Persons Injured. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 2

A sensational accident occurred on Sunday night in a moving picture theatre at Motor-au-le-Neuf. The [?]omatograph apparatus suddenly…

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Death in Dentist's Chair Chloroform Fatality. Sale

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 2

About 11 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Skene, 27 years of age, the wife of Mr. David skene, of Stradbroke, was having some teeth extracted by Mr. C.B. Trood,…

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