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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1914

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Ice Waggons Wrecked. Collision with a Tram. A Driver's Marvellous Escape. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

As the result of a collision in King-street this morning a tram was considerably damaged while two large ice waggons were almost completely wrecked…

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Drowned While Sunbathing. Man Washed Off Rocks. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

An unknown man was drowned at Curl Curl this morning. He was seen lying on the rocks dressed in a sweater and pants…

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Drowned While Su[?]thing. Man Washed Off Rocks. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

An unknown man was drowned at Curl Curl this morning. He was seen lying on the rocks dressed in a sweater and pants…

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A Fatal Accident

The North Western Courier · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

While the engine was being coupled to the mail train this morning at Werris Creek, Fireman Delve was accidentally crushed between the…

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Found Drowned

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 2

The Rev. F. A.[?] of St. Paul's Church, Denliquin, has been found dro[?]sure the river. Deceased, who was an inmate of…

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Surf Drowned

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 2

A young women [?] Muriel Hunter and W[?] were drowned while in gathering at Point Lonsdale, Victoria. The couple…

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Little Child Drowned in a Tub. Sad Fatality at Burren Junction. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1914 · page 2

The 14 months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Colin McKenzie of Burren Junction fell into a tub of water, which was standing in the garden at their residence on…

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Little Child Drowned in a Tub. Sad Fatality at Burren Junction. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1914 · page 2

The 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Colin McKenzie of Burren Junctioni fell into a tub of water, which was standing in the garden at their residence on…

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District News. Child Drowned

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

A sad drowning fatality occurred here on Saturday afternoon, when the infant son of Mr. Colin Mackenzie, of Glenburnie, met his death. The…

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Canadian River Disaster. 75 Men Drowned. OTTAWA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

One hundred laborers were endeavoring to cross the Fraser River in Canada in a boat when the strong currents seized the craft, which was dashed to pieces against…

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Canadian River Disaster. 75 Men Drowned. OTTAWA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

One hundred laborers were endeavoring to cross the Fraser River in Canada in a bont when the strong currents seized the craft, which was dashed to pieces against…

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Terrible Factory Fatality. Man Caught in Belting. SYDNEY, Wednwsday

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

William Condon, employed at Whiddon's tannery. Botony, was working on one of the machines when he was caught in the belting and whirled round and round at a…

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Terrible Factory Fatality. Man Caught in Belting. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

William Condon, employed at Whiddon's tannery, Botany, was working on one of the machines when he was caught in the, belting and whirled round and round at a…

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Steamer Suddenly Sinks. Many of the Crew Drowned. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

The American Steamer Oklahama suddenly sank off Sandy Hoak taking with her 21 members of the crew. Only eight were saved by the steamer Bavaria…

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Steamer Suddenly Sinks. Many of the Crew Drowned. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

The American steamer Oklahama suddenly sank off Sandy Hook taking with her 24 members of the crew. Only eight were saved by the steamer Bavaria…

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Drowned in the Baths. Sad Fatality at Taree. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Arthur Sadler, son of the postmaster at Taree. was bathing with two postal offi cials in the municipal baths when he suddenly sank and was drowned…

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Drowned in the Baths. Sad Fatality at Taree. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Arthur Sadler, son of the postmaster at Taree, was bathing with two postal officials in the municipal baths When he suddenly sank and was drowned…

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Reckless Motor Driving. Two Persons Injured. Young Man Fined and Disqualified. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

In connection with the recent motor car collision in High-street, when the Rev. Canon Collis and his daughter were thrown from their buggy, receiving injuries which…

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Reckless Motor Driving. Two Persons Injured. Young Man Fined and Disqualified. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

In connection with the recent motor car collision in High-street, when the Rev. Canon Collis and his daughter were thrown from their buggy, receiving injuries which…

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Boxer Accidentally Shot. Loss of a Hand. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A serious shooting accident occurred at Cessnock to Arthur Croft, a well-known boxer, who was out shooting and tripped and fell…

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