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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

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Jockey Injured. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 5

A jockey named want was riding Machine Gun at Randwick this morning when the animal became restive, and rearing up came down on the rider's head and chest…

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Awful Drowning. Coogee Surf Bathers the Victims. Two Men and Two Boys Perish. Three Bodies Recovered. Sydney, To-day

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 10

Coogee was the scene of a sensational accident to-day. Six women and five men, who were surf-bathing, got into difficulties and were quickly carried out in the strong…

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Sensational Accident

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

A sensational accident befel Mr. M. Easterman, of "Shadow Vale." his wife and youngest daughter, on Saturday last. They were driving along…

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Had Seriously Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

A young man named John Collins about 17 years of age was conveyed to the District Hospital yesterday in an unconscious condition, his right leg…

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Latest News by Telegram. Fress Telegraphic Association. Surf Bathing Accidents. Marrow Escapes & Plucky Rescues Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

Five male surf bathers get into difficulties at Manly yesterday, and were only rescued after an exciting struggle. One was unconscious when brought ashore, and was…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Surf Bathing Accidents. Narrow Escapes & Plucky Rescues Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

Five male surf bathers got into difficulties at Manly yesterday, and were only rescued after an exciting struggle. One was unconscious when brought ashore, and was…

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Railway Fatality

Manilla Express · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

New Zealand.--A locomotive at Potpourri Sawmills, My dia Bay, left the rails, and ran into a dump. The impact…

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Two Men Drowned

Manilla Express · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

Brisbane.--Two men were drowned in Plane Creek. One lost his life in an effort to save his mate…

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Boxing. Abe Attell Injured. Cleveland, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 2

The fight between Abe Attell and Tommy Kilbane resulted in a decision in faror of the latter, on a technicality. The pace was terrific in the fourth round, when they…

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Boxing. Abe Attell Injured. Cleveland, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 2

The fight between Abe Attell and Tommy Kilbane resulted in a decision in favor of the latter, on a technicality. The pace was terrific in the fourth round, when they…

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Floods in Melbourne. Boy Washed Through Tunnel and Drowned. Sensational Experiences. Melbourne

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

A torrential downpour in Melbourne yesterday caused great damage, especially in the suburbs, the streets of which were submerged a depth of two or three feet…

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Mailman's Horse Drowned. Mail Bag Lost

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

On Monday as the Keepit mailman was returning to Manilla, his horse was drowned in the Namoi River, the sulky…

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The Injured Jockey

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Hall the rider of Otto Grafron, was seriously injured and was taken to the hospital. The other jockeys were not burt. Hall's condition has much im[?]…

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The Injured Jockey

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Hall the rider of Otto Grafton was seriously injured, and was taken to the hospital. The other jockeys were not hurt. Later…

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Poisoning Fatality. Two Children Take Strychnine, Inverell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

A terrible double poisoning fatality occurred about two miles from Wallangra yesterday at a farm house, the victims being two children, Edward Cameron, aged 5, and…

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Poisoning Fatality. Two Children Take Strychnine. Inverell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

A terrible double poisoning fatality occurred about two miles from Wallangra yesterday at a farm house, the victims being two children, Edward Cameron aged 5, and…

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Racing Accident

Manilla Express · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

At the Armidale Races on Wednesday three horses fell in a race, and the rider of Otto Grafton (young E. Hall, of Manilla) was seriously hurt…

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Drowning Fatality. Inverell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 10

A drowning fatality occurred at Gooniwigall, three miles from Inverell, last night. It, appears that Roy Tipping, aged 20, went for a swim in a dam close to a house last…

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Motor Car Causes Accident. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

An old resident of Hawkins Creek, Mr. Donald McLeod, met with a serious accident, whilst returniug home on Saturday. A motor car firghtened his [?] M'd his horse, which ran…

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Motor Gar Causes Accident. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

Au old resident of Hawkins' Creek, Mr. Donald McLeod, met with a serious accident whilst returning home on Saturday. A motor car frightened his horse, which ran…

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