Collision with an Iceberg
A message from Halifax states that the Allan Liner steamer Grampian, 10,955 tons, struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland…
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Accidents, 1919
233 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 12
Fatal Motor Accident
About noon on Saturday, Frederick M. Anstey, 44 years of age, met with fatal injuries through being knocked down by a motor car at Mayfield…
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The death of Frederick William Anstey, which occurred at Mayfield on Saturday, engaged the attention of the [?] coroner (Mr. Hibble), at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mayfield Motor Fatality. Coroner's Inquest
An inquest was held by Mr. C. Hibble, at the Newcastle Courthouse yesterday, into the death of Frederick William Austey, who was killed at Mayfield on July…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Airship Fatality
The airship N.S.11 was struck by lighting off the coast or Norfolk. The crew of twelve were killed. Coast dwellers at Cromer saw a glare,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Accident Fund
Sir,—Some time ago I saw in your paper where the Miners' Federation approached the Government asking for an increase in the accident money, and the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Industrial Matters. Miners' Accidents
At the half-yearly meeting of the southern branch of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Association, held at the Miners' Hall, Wollongong, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining Fatality
A report from Bluefield, West Virginia, states that an explosion destroyed the Tanwell coal mine. A fire followed, and many miners were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Riotous Soldiers Melbourne Outbreak State Premier Injured
Wild scenes in Melbourne last night, in which returned soldiers took a leading part, culminated in the wrecking of some of the State Government…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Legs Cut Off Bull-street Fatality
The death of the child Raymond George Edward Hardy (5), which ensued upon his being run over by a coal train on July 29, was Inquired into by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Line Fatality
An inquest was held by Mr. C. Hibble, the district coroner, yesterday, into the death of Raymond George Hardy, who died at the Newcastle Hospital, through…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cyclist Injured Taxi Driver Charged
Arthur George Wheeler, a taxi-driver, appeared before Maitland Court this morning to answer a charge of having inflicted grievous bodily…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Walsh Island Accident
James Devereux, residing at Dunbar-street, Stockton, fell while ascending a ladder in the hold of a ship in course of construction at Walsh…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dora Creek Blaze Quite Accidental
Investigation by the pollen into the circumstances connected with the fire that destroyed Hely Brothers' sawmill and coach factory at Dora Creek last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Runaway Trucks Accident at Bolivia
What might have resulted in a serious railway smash is reported from Glen. Innes. Yesterday, several trucks, forming portion of a wheat…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatality at a Regatta
The Prince of Wales attended a regatta at St. Johns. A rowing boat capsized, while a race was in progress, and a returned soldier was drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →No Lifebelts Harbor Collision
In a collision which took place in the harbor yesterday afternoon, the Public Works Department's steamer Cardiff was slightly damaged. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Topples Over South Coast Fatality DAPTO
A fatal motor accident occurred at Macquarie Park, midway between Albion Park and Moss Vale. Thomas Kimps, motor driver, residing at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stop-press Wharf Fatality
A man, believed to be Jack Kahl. residing off Boltonstrect, Newcastle, while working at the Wanganella, at the Sulphide…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shipping Mishap Gale Causes Collision
A shipping mishap occurred at Lee Wharf this morning. The Huddart, Parker steamer Corio, which was manned after the strike yesterday in…
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