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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Accidents

Accidents, 1860

6 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers

Frightful Accident. Fall of a Balcony

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 January 1860 · page 4

When Mr Fadcett arrived at the Cuu[?]er's Arms, he entered the house and went up to the balcony, which was crowded with his friends and admirals. We understand the people had been…

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Accident After the Election

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 January 1860 · page 2

We give additional particulars, from the Herald, regarding this melan[?]oly affair on Friday last. It appears that due elution was afforded of the unsafety of venturing out on the balcony, but, in the excitement, it was…

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Dreadful Accident at Henley Potteries

Northern Times · Wednesday 1 February 1860 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, 5th Nov., a frightful accident, caused by the carelessness of an engine tender, took place at the "big pit," at Far Green, Hanley, one of the coal mines belonging to Earl…

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The Collision Between the H.r.s.n.c. Williams and P. & O. S. Emeu

Northern Times · Saturday 21 April 1860 · page 3

The Emen returned to Waterview Bay on Tuesday morning, the collision with the Williams having disabled her proceeding on her voyage. At the time the collision occurred, it was thought that no serious…

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The Late Collision Between the Steamers Emeu and Williams

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1860 · page 3

The following letter, with reference to the late collision, appears in the Herald of the 23rd instant:— To the Editor of the Herald. "SIR—The assertion you make that the Williams has…

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Collision Between the Emeu and Williams

Northern Times · Saturday 28 April 1860 · page 3

The following report from the Steam Navigation Board was laid Upon the table of the Legislative Assembly yesterday, by Mr Weekes. The office of the Steam Navigation Beard…

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