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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1903

26 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 2

Sad Drowning Case. a Girl Disappears

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 November 1903 · page 4

A profound sensation was created in Grafton early on Sunday morning when the police were informed that a human body was floating in the river in the vicinity of the Factory Sawmills…

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Sad Shooting Fatality

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 5

WE very much regret having to report a shooting accident, which took place at Woodburn on Wednesday last, by which Master Stewart (son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Meston, old…

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Sad Drowning Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 5

A drowning fatality occurred Monday afternoon at a spot on the Macquarie River where a picnic party had assembled, the victim being Miss Fanny Flanagan, 15 years…

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A Peculiar Accident

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 1

REPORTS have been received by the Tramway Department with reference to a tramwire falling in George-street, causing some damage to a tobacconist's…

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A Brave Girl. Saves Three Boys From Drowning

Northern Star · Saturday 12 December 1903 · page 6

The brave conduct of a girl named Adeline Mary Rees, aged 12 years, has been brought under notice. Three boys, aged 9, 8, and 6 years respectively were in danger of…

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How to Keep from Drowning

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1903 · page 5

IN order to lessen, if possible, the number of futal drowning accidents that occur during the summer, the United States Volunteer Life Saving…

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