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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1919

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Fatal Accident

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 9

On Saturday morning a sad fatality occurred at Graham's Valley, near Glen Innes. Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers left home in a sulky. They had not…

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Sensational Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 4

An accident of a sensational character [?] to a man named Patrick Mi[?] Glen [?] on Saturday morning [?]. He was engaged cleaning out a…

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Motors that Turn in the Street. Mayor Foresees Serious Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

AT Tuesday's meeting of the local Municipal Council the Mayor drew the Council's attention to the fact that not only licensed hut private cars were continually turning…

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Fatal Accident. Death of Mr. Jack Tibbs. Killed by Falling Stone

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

A fatal accident occurred near George's Creek an Tuesday, by which Mr. Jack Tibbs unfortunately lost his life. He was falling a tree which…

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Sensational Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 2

An accident of a sensational character happened to a man named Patrick Michael Gleeson, on Saturday morning week. He was engaged cleaning out a well for Mr. B…

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Peculiar Fatal Accidents. How an Old Man Met His Death

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 6

A fatal accident occurred near George's Creek last week, by which Mr. Jack Tibbs unfortunately lost his life. He was felling a tree which contained a…

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Collision With a Lamp Post

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 4

A young man named Stanley Burele, a retired soldier, came to grief early on Saturday evening when the horse he was riding collided violently with…

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Motor Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 4

Just before 7 on Saturday evening an unfortunate accident occurred in Gray Street, near the Central Hotel, as a result of which Mr, E. Hodder…

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Motor Car Accident

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 2

An accident happened on Friday evening last, by which Mr. R. J, Wearue's motor car was wrecked, and Mr. J. Dufty (of Delungra) broke…

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Farmers Mishap Motor Car Accident

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

An accident happened on Friday evening last by which Mr. R. J. Wearne's motor car was wrecked and Mr. J. Dufty (of Delungra broke his…

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Tea Table Fatality. Choked to Death

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1919 · page 10

James Race, a miner, employed at the Ashtonfield Colliery, Thornton, who [?]esided in Brisbane-street, East Mailland, died under peculiar circumstances on Tuesday evening…

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A Remarkable Accident

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 May 1919 · page 7

Thomas Hagar, of Forest Reefs, met with a remarkable 'accident on Saturday while working on the Government wheat slacks at Spring Hill. He was…

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Items of Interest. Glen Innes Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1919 · page 9

On Saturday night two men named Buntkle and Ross were riding on horseback along Meade-street, Glen Innes, when one of the houses [?] with a…

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Shocking Motor Fatality. Mother and Daughter Killed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

A shocking motor fatality occurred the other afternoon, resulting in the death of Mrs. W. F. [?] and her daughter, and injuries to Mr. [?] and others of the…

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Remarkable Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

A returned invalid soldier (Private Stanley Kelly, 28), had a miraculous escape from death in Pitt-street the other day. While crossing the road, he was struck by a motor…

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Motor Car Accident. Cab Overturns Down Steep Hill

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 3

An accident happened on Friday evening last, by which Mr. R. J. Wearne's motor car was wrecked and Mr. J. Dufty (of Delungra) broke his thigh…

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Driving Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

An unfortunate mishap befel the Misses Webber, Mrs. webber junc, and her infant yesterday afternoon, while driving home from Mr. H. H. Voss'…

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Motor Car Accident. Tyre Blow-out Responsible. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

A shocking motor accident is reported from St. Kilda, Melbourne. A motor car struck a rockery three of its occupants being seriously injured…

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A Remarkable Accident

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 7

A most remarkable accident happened at Urunga, on the North Coast. the other day. Mr Dodwell, a travelling storekeeper. was driving along…

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Railway Fatality

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 4

While, two [?] Alfred Walker and [?] Walker were crossing the rails at clyde last night, they were run down by suburban train. Alfred…

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