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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

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Submarine Disaster. Seven Men Injured. Paris

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

While the submarine Foncault was undergoing a trial at Cherbourg yesterday there was a serious explosion in the engine room…

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Accident to Dr. Andrews

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 3

COLLIDES WITH STRAYING COW. Rumor had it last night that Dr. Andrews, of Albury, had been knocked down by a cab and seriously injured…

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From Various Sources. Found Drowned

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 1

A cab proprietor, John Hystockly, 48, lost his life on the Sunday last in the flood waters at Petersham. He was seen about 11.30 p.m. on…

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Man Injured by Lightning

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 32

During a very severe thunderstorm which raged throughout, the Deniliquin district, Mr. J. F. Booth, Government inspector of conditional purchases, was very…

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Sarah Bernhardt Injured Automobile Collides with Motor Truck. Los Angles

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

A sensational accident in which Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress received serious injuries, occurred here yesterday…

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Shocking Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

A dreadful accident occurred to a boy named Stanley Huxley, aged 13 years, at Gunnedah. A sulky capsized and he was thrown sharply out…

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Train Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

The train in from Finley on Saturday morning last had a mishap by leaving the rails near Berrigan which delayed it considerably. It was due…

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Lighter Sunk and Nine Men Drowned. New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 2

A shipping tragedy occurred in New York harbor on Thursday night. A vessel the identity of which is unknown ran down the [?] lighter Wlekoff. Nine of…

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Serious Tramway Smash. Car Derailed in Calgary. 30 Passengers Injured. Vancouver

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

A bad tramway smash occurred in the centre of the city of Calgary (Alberta) yesterday morning. While travelling at a speed of 30 miles…

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Device to Prevent Motor Accidents

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 6

A remarkable new invention, which it is claimed makes it impossible for a motor omnibus or motor car to run over any person, is being considered by the Lendon…

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Riding Accident at Ferndale

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 6

At the St. Patrick's Day sports, held on the Ferndale reserve on Monday, the proceedings were marred by an accident which occurred to a young man named…

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Burning Fatality

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 32

A shocking accident occurred at Jackalass, near Gundagai, last week, when Mrs. Graham was severely burnt. She was burning a firebreak around her home when…

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Sarah Bernhardt. Motor-car Accident. New York, March 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 43

An accident has befallen Madame Sarah-Bernhardt, the famous tragedienne. While motoring in Los Angeles her car collided with a motor-truck. Madame…

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Serious Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. G. Dawe, who resides about four miles from Finley, had a very narrow escape from bleeding to death on Thursday last. Mr. Dawe had been falling…

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Accidents

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 5

Mr. M. J. Dwyer, travelling representative of the Rivernina Harvester Company, was the victim of a driving accident on Wednesday which will…

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A Fatal Bolt. Father Killed Children Injured. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

A horse attached to a trap bolted in Cleveland street this morning, and collided with a tram car. The driver, Geoge Coudrary, who lived at 13, Messinden road,…

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Shocking Train Accident. Boy's Leg and Arm Cut Off

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 5

Through the impatient action of attempting to board a train before it had stopped, a lad named Bert Goulder, aged 13, of White street, Moreland, had the…

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Shooting Tragedy at Pleasant Hills. Boy of 5 Years Accidentally Shot Dead

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

A terrible shooting fatality occurred at the residence of Mr. Oswald Schnelle, Pleasant Hills, on Good Friday, about 6 p.m. A young man named Carl Hermann…

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The Damage Enormous. Hundreds Injured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

The damage to property is enormous. A score of bodies have been recovered. Twenty negroes were caught in a poolroom when it collapsed, and not one…

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Railway Collision. Many Persons Injured. Perth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 3

[?] last night a serious accident occurred at Midland Junction. The Mulland Company's train from Geraldton arrived two hours late, and was waiting…

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