Washed Out. Schoolgirls Drowned
Newcastle.—While swimming off Avoca Beach yesterday afternoon two schoolgirls, Elsie Bowcoek, 13, and Beryl West, 12, were swept out to…
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Brave Girl. Goes to Rescue of Drowning Boys
Three narrow escapes from drowning occurred in the Clarence River, at South Grafton. Winifred Gibson, aged 19, displayed great heroism, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Accidents. Five in Inverell Hospital
Motoring from Sydney to Maryborough, a party of nine met with an accident near Inverell on Christmas Day, and five are now In Inverell…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Accidentally Killed. Former Armidale Railwayman
News has been received of the accidental death at Ashfield, Sydney, on December 24, of Mr. Alfred Andrew Keelan, a member…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Modest Hero Saves Girl from Drowning
The pluck and promptitude of a young man at Currumbin Creek (Q.) on Sunday was instrumental in saving life of Miss Edna Allen,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Swept to Sea. Two Girls Drowned. Avoca Beach Tragedy
While they were swimming off Avoca Beach, kincumber late on Sunday afternoon, two school-girls were drowned. They were: Elsie Bowcock,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Poisoned Chocolate. Girl's Death Accidental
The police have come to the conclusion that Hilda Johnston (15), who died after eating a poisoned chocolate, met her death…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Modest Hero Saves Girl from Drowning
The pluck and promptitude of a young man at Currumbin Creek (Q.) on Sunday was instrumental in saving the life of Miss Edna Allen,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Drowned While Surfing Tragedy at Terrigal SYDNEY
At Terrigal yesterday a young woman Miss Florence [?] Woods, [?] and drowned. A [?] was made…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swept to Sea. Two Girls Drowned. Avoca Beach Tragedy
While they were swimming off Avoca Beach, Kincumber late on Sunday afternoon, two school-girls were drowned. They were: Elsic Bowcock,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Xmas Morning Smash Van Overturns on Ashford Road Five Persons Injured
A party from Sydney, who were travelling to Maryborough (Queensland) per motor van, cane to grief on the Ashford-Bonshaw road early on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Poisoned Chocolate. Girl's Death Accidental
The police have come to the conclusion that Hilda Johnston (15), who died after eating a poisoned chocolate, met her death…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bather Drowned. Rescue Failed
[?] [?] was swept out to sea and drowned. A gallant attempt at rescue was made…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Father's Sacrifice. Daughter Rescued, Father Drowned
In going to the rescue of his daughter, who was caught in the undertow at Bilgola Beach, Stanley Edward Wallace, 39, a garage manager of Fuller's…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Murderous Assault. Two Persons Injured
Melbourne.—Mrs. Ada Condon, 45, was found in a house in Lothian-street, North Melbourne, with her face badly battered, while a man, Robert Sterry,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man Shoots Himself. Woman Injured
A sensational affair occurred at Wailganui, New Zealand, last night. Miss Dora Withey, proprietress of a lolly shop, was in the act of opening her…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Frightful Injuries Fatality at Wheat Silos SYDNEY
Harold Evans, aged 30, was fatally injured at the wheat silos at White Bay last night. He was working with Andrew Armstrong on the machinery…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest Wires. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon. Cycle Dives 20 FEET. Rider Slightly Injured
While Frank Coleman, 19, was riding a motor cycle at Pymble his machine got out of control, and with him dived over a 20ft. cliff…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Car Smashes. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dunshea and Child injured
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dunshea and child had a miraculous escape from death on the main northern road about six miles the other side of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bumped by Tuorer Mr. Drummond In Car Accident
Returning to Armidale from Glen Innes in a Dodge touring car on Wednesday last, Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., Minister for Education, was…
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