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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1919

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Remarkable Accident

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 1

Chas. Schreiber, a ganger, employed by Cambewarra Shire, Was riding to work at Kangaroo Valley, with a bag containing 181b. of…

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Fatality at Woodburn

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

Mr. Sid. Durrington, of Swan Bay, a well-known Mid-Richmond resident, lost his life as the result of a riding accident on Saturday…

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Accident

Tweed Daily · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 2

Miss Daisy Fisher, Mullumbimby, while on a visit to Kyogle met with a peculiar though painful accident. A 12lb. hammer which was used to faster…

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Accidental Death

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The inquiry into the death of the Italian, Antinoi Moleto, in the Royal North Shere Hospital was resumed to-day, when witness from the institution…

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Motor Cycle Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 4

Mr. Tom McFarlane, of Ulmarra, whilst driving his motor cycle and side-car up Queen-street on Wednesday, collided with a cart near the intersection of Oliver-street. At…

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A Buggy Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 4

On Tuesday last Mr. Fred. Ainswdrth, a returned soldier, who is assistant to Mr. Reg. Deylin, tick inspector, Alstonville, met with [?]nasty accident. Owing to the horse shying…

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Atmospheric Accidents

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two men were killed by lightning during a thunderstorm on a farm near Bathurst. During a cloudburst in Cambel's Creek…

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Fatal Accident. Explosion of Blasting Powder

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 4

A fatal accident happened on the main road near Hampden Bridge Mr. Charles Sehreiber, ganger in the employ of the Cambewarra Shire Council, was riding to…

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Cables. Transport in Collision. New York

Tweed Daily · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 3

The incoming transport Aquatania, in a fog, sank the Lord Dufferin (4600 tons). There were no fatalities…

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Accidental Death

Northern Star · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquiry concerning the death of a school girl, Fannie Howard, who was shot through the head at…

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Supposed Drowning

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday.—An unknown man is believed to have been drowned at Coogee on Thursday evening last. When told there was a dangerous sea running and that…

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Mysterious Fatality. Body with Hands and Feet Tied

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Particulars have reached Albury of a mysterious fatality near Bethangra, an old mining settleinent about 16 miles from Albury a well-known…

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An Extraordinary Accident

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 1

In the last race on the concluding day of the recent races at Bundaberg, an extraordinary accident happened, P. Bennett, the jockey on…

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Returned Soldier Drowned

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—A 20-foot sailing boat, containing seven men, returning from a fishing expedition was nearing the Outer Harbor, Adelaide, when a gust of wind…

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Harbour Collision. Small Steamer Sunk. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 3

The steamer Westralia, while leaving Hobart for Sydney, collided with a small wooden steamer, which was sunk in 40 feet of water. All hands were…

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Accident to a Child. Fifty Stitches Inserted in her Wounds. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 2

While Mr. William Roche, Coroner at Adelong, was placing his young daughter on a horse, holding one set of reins, the horse became frightened and…

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Mysterious Fatality

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 7

Particulars have vouched Albury of a mysterious fatality near Bethangra, an old mining settlement about 16 miles From Albury. A…

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Recent Fatality at Woodburn

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 4

On Saturday last Mr. J. Allison, J.P., District Coroner, opened an inquiry at Woodburn touching the death of the late Sid. Durrington. After several…

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Collision in the Harbor

Northern Star · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A collision occurred in Sydney Harbor between the ferry steamer Kummulla and a hopper. The former was considerably damaged. There was…

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Thrilling Coaching Accident. Narrow Escape of Passengers

Northern Star · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

A most thrilling accident occurred at what is known as Madden's Creek, on Berrystreet extension, on Tuesday night. By the 9 train that evening Mrs. F. Broers returned…

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