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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

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Harbor Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

A seaman named Thomas Kennett, belonging to the steamer Five Islands, was drowned in the Harbour this morning through the capsizing of a small boat…

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Harbor Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

A seaman named Thomas Kennett, belonging to the steamer Five Islands, was drowned in the Harbour this morning through the capsizing of a small boat…

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Accident at Darling Harbor. Man Drawn Into Hydraulic Capstan. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

Joseph Slatterly, a casual laborer in the employ of the Hallway Department, met with a dreadful accident to-day, while working at the wheat sheds, at Darling. Harbor,…

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Accident at Darling Harbor. Man Drawn Into Hydraulic Capstan. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 2

Joseph Slatterly, a casual laborer in the employ of the Railway Department, met with a dreadful accident to-day, while working at the wheat sheds, at Darling Harbor,…

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Bad Accident to Local Resident

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

A very bad accident happened to Mr. G. Keifer, butcher, of Tamworth, yesterday evening. He was in town attending the stock sale, and was going home to Bective…

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Bad Accident to Local Resident

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

A very bad accident happened to Mr. G. Keifer, butcher, of Tamworth, yesterday evening. He was in town attending the stock sale, and was going homo to Bective…

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Dirt In Wound Caused Inflammation. Blood-poison Averted and Injured Hand Healed by Zam-buk

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

The tiniest cut or scratch, if neglected, may develop into a bad festering sore or blood-poisoning. The timely use of Zambuk in such cases will avert serious…

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Bursting Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

While an immense boiler was being hauled from the hold of the steamer Suffolk at Newcastle. one of the large wheels of the winch burst. throwing large…

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Bursting Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

While an immense boiler was being hauled up from the hold of the steamer Suffolk at Newcastle, one of the large wheels of the winch burst, throwing large…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association, Drowned While Bathing. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

Frank Burehmore, aged 21, was drowned while bathing in Woronora River yesterday. It is supposed he was seized with cramps…

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Latest News by Telegram. Tuess Telegraphic Association. Drowned While Bathing. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

Frank Burchmore, aged 21, was drowned while bathing in Woronora River yesterday. It is supposed he was seized with cramps…

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Accident to Brisbane Mail

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

An accident befel the Brisbane mail train between Willow Tree and Children's Creek, about 13 miles Quirindl, at 3.30 yesterday morning The train was being pullted…

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Accident to Lorryman

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

A rather serious accident happened at West Tamworth shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Norman Burke, lorryman, employed by Messrs. G. and W…

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Accident to Lorryman

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

A rather serious accident happened at West Tamworth shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Norman Burke, lorryman, employed by Messrs. G. and W…

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Accident to Brisbane Mail

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

All accident befel the Brisbane mail train between Willow Tree and Children's Creek, about 13 miles from Quirindi, at 3.30 yesterday morning. The train was being pulled…

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Dreadful Accident. Lab Crushed to a Pulp. West-maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

All accident of a dreadful nature occurred in High-street this afternoon, when a lad uamed Percy William Lawrence James, aged 15, son of Mr…

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Dreadful Accident. Lad Crushed to a Pulp. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

An accident of a dreadful nature occurred in High-street, this afternoon, when a lad named Percy William Lawrence James, aged 15, son or Mr…

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Colliery Fatality. One Man Killed and Another Injured. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

William Evans, a minor, aged 45, was killed by a full of stone at Pelaw Main colliery about 10 o'clock this morning, and his mate, George Neilly, was…

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Colliery Fatality. One Man Killed and Another Injured. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

William Evans, a miner, aged 45, was killed by a fall of stone at, Pelaw Main colliery about 10 o'clock this morning, and his mate, George Neilly, was…

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Accident to Nundle Resident

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

Mr. Robert Thompson, currier, of Nundle, whilst driving out of town to his home, was the victim of an accident. When near Mr. Fisher's residence the hordes started to…

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