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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

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Telegraphic News a Child's Accident. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

On Saturday a little boy named T. Keppie was on the verandah of his parents' home when he fell off the railing and had his thigh badly broken…

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Thrown From His Horse. Bank Manager's Accident. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 5

Mr. J. Beirne, of the Bank, of Australasia, was thrown from a horse in the street yesterday. His foot caught in the stirrup and he was dragged 50 yards. Mr…

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Newcastle Boxing Fatality. the Coroner's Verdict. Necessity for Medical Examination. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 5

The inquest coc[?]ing the death of James Robert Boland, who fought under the name of [?]ob Bryant, was concluded at Newcastle yesterday…

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Motor Cyclist Injured. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 5

Hert Lamrock, a well-known cyclist, was Tiding a motor bicycle near Lockhart last night when he collided with a car occupied by the representative of a wine trading…

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Collision Between Vehicles

Northern Star · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

When a party of lady assistants, in the employ of Mr. L. R. Sackett, was returning on Wednesday evening in a waggonette from a wedding party a suiky, in which…

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Brother and Sister Injured. Attacked by a Demented Brother. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 5

As a result of an attack by their brother Maggie Spring and Patrick Spring are inmates of the Hamilton Hospital. The parties reside at Bochara. The brother,…

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Most Peculiar Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

On Wednesday week an accident of must peculiar nature happened to Mr George Burgett, son of Constable Burgett, of Lismore. It appears that George…

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A Nasty Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

WHILE Master Bert M'Kerihan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M'Kerihan, was assistat the Camp on Wednesday night last, he met with an accident. He was helping to…

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Cab Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

ON Wednesday last one of Sir. S. M'Mahon's cabs, driven by a men named Watson had a nasty mishap in Swamp-street. The cub, which contained two…

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Big New Zealand Fire. Several Persons Injured. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 9

A large private hotel and six shops have been destroyed by fire at Stratford, Taranaki, N.Z. Two ladies were seriously injured by jumping from upstairs windows,…

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Driving Accident

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 7

On Friday afternoon as Mr. M. F. Bruxner was driving Mr. A. M. Whitep's four spirited black horses in a drag up High-street, the buckle of the reins of one…

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Buggy Accident to Monsignor Ahern

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 5

The Tentertield "Star," say: -- "Whilst returning to Casino in a buggy on Sunday last, Monsignor Ahern had his vehicle so badly damaged…

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The Motor Car Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 4

Norman Lance, the eight-year old son of Mr. F. W. Lance, who was knocked down by a motor car on Thursday, on his way home from school, is progressing…

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Everyday Accidents. Always Keep Zam-buk Handy

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 7

The remarkable manner in which ZamBuk quickly heals skin injuries is here illustrated. "My husband, who is a jewelier," says Mrs. G. Armson, of High-street…

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Clergyman Found Drowned. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 5

The Rev. Thomas Warham, ex-President of the Queensland Methodist Conference, was found drowned in three feet of water [?] Sandgate seaside resort, near Brisbane…

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Accident to Monsignor Ahern

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 2

ON Sunday week last the Rev. Monsignor Ahern, of Casino, who has been holidaying in Tenterfield, met with an accident which, fortunately, had no bad after effects. He…

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Driving Accident

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 6

On Thursday last Mrs and Miss Holt had a narrow escape from a serious accident while driving on the Tyagarah-Brunswick Heads road…

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Coffee Camp Fatality. Cordner's Inquiry

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 4

An inquiry was held on Thursday by the District Coroner Mr. C. F. Butler, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Edward Neville Brown, a child four years of…

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Worst Aid to The Injured. Things to Avoid When Accounts Happen

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 2

Everyone competent to judge in agreed that the work of our ambulance brigades is of great utility in the cause of suffering humanity. Outside the circle of the "first…

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Another Tram Collision. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 5

Another tram collision occurred at the Glebe last night. Three passengers were severely injured, and taken to the hospital…

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