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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1915

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Railway Fatality Death of Ganger Mason. Inquest Concluded. Driver and Fireman Committed for Trial

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 2

The adjourned inquest concerning the death of James Mason, a railway gainger, who met his death while riding a tricycle, being run down by a railway…

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The War Zeppelin Raid on Paris. Night Attack. Number of People Injured. Fires Break Out. PARIS, March 21

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

An airship raid took place at 1 o'clock in the morning. The approach of three Zeppelins was signalled, and the inhabitants were warned by bugles. The…

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The War Zeppelin Raid on Paris. Night Attack. Number of People Injured. Fires Break Out. PARIS, March 21

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

An airship raid took place at 1 o'clock in the morning. The approach of three Zeppelins was signalled, and the inhabitants were warned by bugles. The…

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Surfing Fatality. Three Soldiers Carried Out. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

Shortly after 2 o'clock seven soldiers from the camp' at Randwick Rifle Range went into the surf at Maroubra. They were carried out. After a…

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Surfing Fatality. Three Soldiers Carried Out. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

Shortly after 2 o'clock seven soldiers from the camp at Randwick Rifle Range went into the surf at Maroubra. They were carried out. After a…

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Short Story [Published by Special Arrangement.] An "Accidental" Shot. [Copyright.] Chapter Iii

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 7

When Hume joined Mrs. Calder in her boudoir he found her looking pale but composed, though she did not welcome him with her usual winning…

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Accident

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 4

At the sales on Monday Mr. Alf. Chapman, of Hall's Creek, bought a young horse. He too the animal home and commenced to handle it…

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Motor Car Accident. Snowy Baker Injured

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 2

A serious motor car accident occurred near Manly yesterday, which resulted in the death of George Redmond, a well known journalist, and…

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Railway Fatality Young Woman Cut in Two

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 2

A shocking railway fatality occurred between Petersham and Lewisham some time on Friday, night or early on Saturday morning…

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Rescuer Drowned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

John Patrick McNamara, a well known officer of the [?]sland Justice Department, was drowned on the beach near Brisab[?]e while…

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The Latest. Steamer Sunk by Submarine. 100 Drowned. Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The steamer Falaba bound far West Africa with Mr. passengers and 95 crew has been sunk by a german submarine off Mlford Haven…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Journalist Killed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

A motor accident, attended with loss of life to one passenger and injuries to others, occurred on Sunday afternoon on the Sydney-road, Manly…

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Sunk by Germans. 100 People Drowned. the Germans Jeer. Sydney

Manilla Express · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 6

The steamer Fabiba, bound to West Africa, with 147 passengers and 95 crew, was sunk by a German submarine off Milford Haven, South…

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The War. Inhuman Germans. Sink Passenger Steamer. Jeered the Drowning. General Von Kluck Wounded. Italian Press [?]Enesdred. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 2

The steamer Falaba, 1806 tons, belonging to the Elder-Dempster line, left Liverpool on Saturday, and was reported to be in distress in the…

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Bush Burning Accident. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 2

Harry Piffiie, a young man, engaged in clearing land at Yerong Creek, was wound lying unconscious beside a fire. Both hands awere almost burnt off and…

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Bush Burning Accident. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 2

Harry Pif[?], a young man engaged in clearing land at Y[?]ong Creek, was wound lying unconscious beside a fire Both hands awere almost bur[?]t off and…

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Shooting Fatality. Accused Before the Court. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 2

John Thomas Shepherd was shot dead in the city last Wednesday night, while it is alleged two men were being attacked by a mob…

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Shooting Fatality. Accused Before the Court. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 2

John Thomas Shepherd was shot dead in the city last Wednesday night while it is alleged two men were being attacked by a mob…

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A Poculiar Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 3

On Thusrsday night, while enjoying a peaceful [?] at his [?] Dunder, Mr. Os Sloman was the [?] of a strange accident. It appears…

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Narrow Escape. Two Boys Nearly Drowned at Manly. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 5 April 1915 · page 2

Two brothers, aged 10 and 8, respectively, named Small narrowly escaped drowning yesterday at Manly, both being swept out by the undertow. They…

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