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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1919

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Terrible Machinery Fatality. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 2

While a fitter named Raymond Reece was unbelting some machinery at the Colonial Sugar Refining Coy.'s works at Pyrmont, some parts of which are stated…

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Attunga Accident Finding

Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 7

At the resumed inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Albert Henry Gallagher, a shunter, who died as the result of injuries received at…

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Motor Fatality near Mudgee. MR. C. J. Jackson Killed

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

The "Mudgee Western Post" of the 23rd inst., gives the following account of the fatal accident as the result of which Mr. J. C. Jackson, who…

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Lagoon Tragedy. Shire Overseer Drowned

Daily Observer · Friday 31 January 1919 · page 6

While out duck shooting, in company with his son, on Monday morning last, Mr. James Black, overseer of the Murgon (Q.) Shire Council, was accidentally…

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Boy Drowned. Attempts to Rescue. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 5

Thomas Jones, aged 12, was drowned in the Lachlan River, near Warroo. Attempts at his rescue were made by Bertram Budd and William Bray, the…

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Fatality on Steamer. Vessel Runs Into Heavy Seas. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

While off Danger Point, yesterday, the Dutch steamer, Houtman, on its way to Sydney from Bornco, ran into heavy seas, resulting in the third officer…

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Strike Revolutionaries. Riot at Glasgow. Many Injured and Arrested. Cutting London's Light and Power. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 2

The Thames shipyard workers are attempting to organise a series of sympathetic strikes to link up London, the Clyde and Belfast…

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Returned Soldier's Hard Luck Shocking Accident. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

Sidney Franklin, a returned soldier met with a shocking accident near Wel[?]longong. It appears he sighted a large shark off…

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Accidents at Mungindi. Mungindi

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

A boy named Orry Casuman was [?] dentally shot by another while shooting in the bush yesterday. A bullet from a pea rifle passed through Cashman's arm…

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Cut to Pieces by Train. Woman's Tragic End. Verdict of Accidental Death. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 5

Whilst proceeding to catch the 6 o'clock train yesterday morning, Mrs. Gallagher discovered the mutilated body of woman on the railway line half a…

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Drowned While Surfing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 7

Florrie Varley, a maid servant, was drowned at Austinmere while surfing this morning…

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Drowning Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

Quite a gloom was cast over the town on Sunday when it became known that Mr. P. J. E. Godden was drowned. It appears that Mr. Godden…

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Sad Drowning Fatality. Father Sinks in Sight of Wife and Son MOREE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

A sad drowning fatality occurred in the Gwydir River yesterday, at Redbank. A man named John Godden, who for a short time past had been employed as a…

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Drowning Fatality at Morse

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

On Sunday last, Mr. P. J. E. Godden, an employee of the Red Flag Store, More, accompanied by his wife and boy, drove to the Gwydir River,…

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Motor Car Accident. Occupants Thrown Out and Injured. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

A serious motor car accident occurred on Broke Road, about eight miles from Singleton, yesterday afternoon. The occupants of the car were Edward…

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The Late Mr. C. J. Jackson. the Cullen Bone Motor Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 6

The "Mudgee Guardian" publishes the report of the inquiry into the late Mr. C. J. Jackson, who, it will be remembered was killed as…

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Late Telegrams. Mystery of a Surgery. Nurse Found injured. Police Make Investigations. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

J. A. Williamson, a mechanic, employed at Irving and Mogg's dental surgery, it the intersection of Oxford and Brisbane Streets, City, states that when he…

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Drowning Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

In our report in last issue of the drowning of Mr. P.J.E. Godden we stated that Mr. Godden's son was about 11 years of age. Mrs. Godden…

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Late Telegrams. Varnish Co's. Premises Burned Man Severely Injured. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

A wood and Iron, structure, used an the boiling room of the Sterling Varnish Co., Alexandria, with its contents, was destroyed by fire this morning…

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French Barque Sunk. Sixteen Persons Drowned. New York

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

The French barque Helene has been sunk In a collision. Sixteen persons have perished…

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