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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1912

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Killed by Foul Air. Fatality in Wreck of Barque. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Two men lost their lives through foul air while working at the wreck of the abandoned barque Margit, which was recently wrecked at Kingston, South Australia. They…

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Harry Salmon Company Disbanded. Result of Two Fatal Accidents

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Owing to two fatal accidents occurring to relatives of two members of the Harry Salmon Company during Its stay in Moree, the company disbanded on Tuesday…

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Remarkable Railway Accident. Man's Hand Caught in Brake Gear. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Frederick Lewie, who was on his way to the North Coast Railway works, received painful injuries to his right band yesterday whilst riding on a train from Greta to…

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Harry Salmon Company Disbanded. Result of Two Fatal Accidents

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Owing to two fatal accidents occurring to relatives of two members of the Harry Salmon Company during its stay in Moree, the company disbanded on Tuesday…

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Remarkable Railway Accident. Man's Hand Caught in Brake Gear. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Frederick Lewis, who was on his way to the North Coast Railway works, received painful injuries to his right hand yesterday whilst riding on a train from Greta to…

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"Finest Thins Ever Heard Of." Lord Denman's Opinion of Barlow's Conduct. Inquest Concerning Shark Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

An inquest was held to-day on the body of Edward Morgan, who was killed by a shark last Friday in the Lane Cove River. After hearing the evidence the coroner…

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"Finest Thins Ever Heard Of." Lord Denman's Opinion of Barlow's Conduct. Inquest Concerning Shark Fatality. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

An Inquest was held to-day on the body of Edward Morgan, who was killed by a shark last Friday in the Lane Cove River. After hearing the evidence the coroner…

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Injured Swagman's Helpless Position

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 10

Late on Thursday evening the Tamworth police received word that an old man, who appeared to be suffering from an injury, was lying under a bridge on the Manilla…

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Warning to the Crowd. Police to Shoot If Mob Undispresed. Several People Seriously Injured Timber Yard Set on Fire. Brisbane, Later

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Chief Inspector Urquhart, who was in charge of the force, announced to the crowd that the rifles were loaded with ball cartridge. He declared that if they did not…

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Warning to the Crowd. Police to Shoot If Mob Undispersed. Several People Seriously Injured Timber Yard Set on Fire. Brisbane, Later

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Chief Inspector Urquhart, who was in charge of the force, announced to the crowd that the rifles were loaded with ball cartridge. He declared that if they did not…

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Bogus Accident Charges. Allegations of 200 Frauds

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 12

Wholesale attempts to victimise shopkeepers by a bogus-accident trick were alleged at Marylebone Police Court recently against Ernest Pendrigh, a young…

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Railway Collision. Driver and Fireman Injured. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Late last night an up goods train collided with another train standing in the Castlemain station, Victoria. Driver McMillan and Fireman Patuna, of the stationary…

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Railway Collision. Driver and Fireman Injured. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Late last might an up goods train comeed with another train standing in the Castlemain station, Victoria. Driver McMillan and Fireman Patuna, of the stationary…

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Accident to Mr. Downes

Manilla Express · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 4

Mr. Daniel Downs, of Halls Creek, met with a nasty accident on Monday night. He was returning from Manilla, and In getting into' the…

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Fell on the Ice. Aged Duke Injured. London, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

The Duke of Grafton has been injured. He sustained an abrasion on the temple through a fall on the ice. His condition is critical. He is aged 91…

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Fell on the Ice. Aged Duke Injured. London. Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

The Duke of Grafton has been injured. He sustained an abrasion on the temple through a fall on the ice. His condition is critical. He is aged 91…

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Remarkable Accident. Breeza

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

An accident of a serious nature happened to Miss Eva Phillips, daughter of Mr. Phillips, of Breeza, which might have been fatal…

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Accident at Manilla. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

Mr. Daniel Downs, of Hall's Creek, met with a nasty accident on Monday night. He was returning from Manilla, and in getting into the vehicle, the horse started and…

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Remarkable Accident. Breeza

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

An accident of a serious nature happened to Miss Eva Phillips, daughter of Mr. W. Phillips, of Breeza, which might have been fatal…

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Accident at Manilla. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

Mr. Daniel Downs, of Hall's Creek, met with a nasty accident on Monday night. He was returning from Manilla, and in getting into the vehicle, the horse started and…

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