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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1917

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Accident

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

A nasty accident happened to Mr. S. Menhennitt, on Thursday afternoon of last week. He left his horse and sulky standing outside…

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Transport in Collision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 20

The "British War Office announces that the transport Mendi (4230 tons), which was conveying the final batch of South African native labourers for duty on the…

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Sad Driving Fatality. Death of Mrs. S. BUTCHER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

The news of the sad driving fatality, in which Mrs S. Butcher, of Old Berrigan, was the victim, was received at this office on Thursday afternoon last…

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A Fatal Colliery Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

While repairs were being effected to the roof of a mine at Coledale colliery, a quantity of stone came away. One man, Patrick Kelly, was killed instantly, while…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney. Monday Evening. a Fearful Accident Near Bourke

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

On Saturday night, near Mooculta Siding, 21 miles from Bourke, a picnic train overtook and ran down a railway tricycle, on which were Alfred…

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Sad Drowning Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 2

A very sad accident took place at the river, near the cemetery, yesterday afternoon, by which a child, Ivy May Underwood, daughter of Mr…

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Injured Hand

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 2

We regret to hear that Mr. George Hoinville's hand, which he injured some five weeks ago, has recently been giving him much pain. On Tuesday…

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A Tram Fatality

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

An attempt to cross from one compartment to another on a moving tram resulted in the death of an eldderly man, believed to be Mr. A. P…

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Harbor Collision. Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

Hercules Hunter, master of the steamship Wollonbar, to-day was charged with navigating a vessel at excessive spesd in Port Jackson, in…

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Mr. Orchard, M.p., Injured

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

Mr. Orchard, M.H.R., was injured yesterday, through his motor car overturning at Kellyville…

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Two Boys Drowned at Shepparton

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 3

Brian Francis, 12, and Thomas Kevin, 10, sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. Halpin, Shepparton, Vic., were drowned in a clayhole on Saturday morning…

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Shocking Accident

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

A shocking accident happened on Wednesday to Miss Ruby Matthews, 19 years of age, daughter of Mr A. S. Matthews, of Oakleigh, Deniliquin…

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Two Sailors Drowned

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

George Parkinson, the second mate, and Caffyn, an apprentice, were drowned during the voyage of a sailing ship to Newcastle…

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Accident

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

A painful accident happened to Mr E. Cullis at the local railway yards on Thursday. From particulars to hand it appears that Mr…

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Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

On Friday afternoon a double accident happened on the Mulwala road, which resulted in two men being taken to the Corowa hospital for treatment…

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Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. George Oswald, son of Mr. John Oswald, blacksmith and wheelwright, was the victim of a painful accident one day last week. He was holding a…

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Mr. Nat Could Became an Author by Accident

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 44

"It's not at all bad, Gould. You will probably write something decent before you die. but let me point out to you that a little better spelling and a little less…

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Latest War News LONDON, Thursday Transport Sunk 280 Believed to Be Drowned

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 2

The British transport Ariadian, carrying troops, was torpedoes in the eastern Meditteranean, and sank in a minutes. Of those on board it is believed 280…

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The Fatal Boxing Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 2

The eight men arrested in connection with the death of the boxer, Gilbert Alexander, after a bout at the Stadium, were discharged at the…

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Accident to a Soldier

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 2

The fates have not been kind to Mr. P. Glelland, returned Gallipoli hero, since his return to the district. Some months ago a heavy waggon axle fell…

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