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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1923

109 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Found Drowned SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 October 1923 · page 1

Lillian May Hordworth was found drowned in a creek at Terunda to-day. She left a note saying that she overheard a conversation concerning…

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Motor Car Accident SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 October 1923 · page 1

Mrs. Thomas Scott, sister of Mr. Percy Hunter, Immigration Director, was run over by a motor car at Galston on Saturday. Her collarbone was…

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Motor Car Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

A motor car accident occurred in Manilla-Street at lunch hour on Friday, when Miss. Muriel Martin was knocked down by a…

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Youth Drowned ADELAIDE

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 1

George Billard, 17, was drowned at Semaphore on Saturday afternoon. Gordon Dodd, 16, went to his assistance, but finally was compelled to…

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Late Telegrams. Big Sydney Fire. Several Firemen Injured. Extensive Damage. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

The building of John Danks and Co., warehousemen, Pitt Street, was almost completely destroyed by fire at a late hour last night…

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Fatel Accident Gravel Pit Collapses

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

An accident occurred on Tuesday morning at a gravel pit near Carore Creek, about six miles from Moree, which resulted in the death of one…

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Chapter of Accidents SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 1

Annie Malloy, 23, to opened at the G.P.O. was killed when a motorcar wherein she was siding [?] into an electric light standard near…

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Motor Car Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 2

A well known farmer named Joseph Oliver, accompanied by his brothel and other members of his family, were motoring towards his farm at Cottee…

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Railway Smash Five Passengers Injured Hobart

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 4

A railway train from Stanley crashed into several trucks at Latrobe. Five passengers were injured, but not seriously…

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Latest Wires. Motor Car Accident One Han Killed WAGOA,Thrusday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 4

A motor car containing Joseph Olive, 60,and his brother and other members of the family, broke an axie and overturned on the road to Cottee…

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Fire Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 4

According to Mr. J. McNamara, secretary of the Fire Bridges Employees' Union, practically all the trained men have been drafted from…

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Motor Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 6

The Parramatta coroner held an inquiry into the death of irene Christie, aged 8, who died as a result of being knocked down by a motor lorry, at…

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Mining Accident BALLARAT

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

Christopher Perry, 14, fell down the shaft of a pipeclay mine at Egerton, but fortunately landed on bags. Both legs were broken. Men below,…

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Fatal Burning Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 2

A fi[?]ghtful burning accident occurred at lluka, Moree, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. Gunthorpe, on Monday afternoon, in which Joyce Mar…

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Serious Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 1

A very serious and painful accident happened to Mr W. Duncombe, son of the late Mr. J. C. Duncombe, of "Fairview," Belata, on Monday…

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Surfing Fatality SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 1

John Rankin, iron turner, of Gladsville, took his wife and two children to Manly yesterday. He was caught in the undertow while…

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Motor Accident SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 1

Alfred Newton, aged 40, a butcher, who was willing with his wife to church at Narrate a last night, was knocked down by a motor car that…

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Burning Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

Two burning accidents occurred in Moree on Friday. Miss Jessie Hartley, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heatley, was getting same…

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Fatal Motor Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

An old lady named Mrs. Etheridge was run over by a motor car and killed on Dange sleigh read near Armidale, on Friday afternoon. The deceased…

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Fatal Motor Cycle Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

During the reliability test to Mudgee a motor cycle capsized about a mile from Hill End. Frank Harston, who was travelling in the side car, was…

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