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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1923

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Young Man Drowned

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

At Trundle yesterday Leslie Siggs, 26, son of the manager of Botfield station, was accidentally drowned while swimming in the station tank…

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Jockey Injured

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The well-known pony jockey, E. Henry, was riding the pony Bubbles at Kensington racecourse this morning when the mare tripped and fell heavily…

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Pony Jockey Injured

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—At Kensington racecourse yesterday morning E. Henry, the leading pony jockey, was thrown heavily while riding Bubbles. He was…

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Collision at Sea. the Historic Muscoota

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 6

The American four-masted barque Muscoota, which was blown to sea off Wilson's Promontory, after colliding with the Norwegian steamer Yarra on Tuesday night and…

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In the Station Tank. Drowned While Swimming

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Leslie Siggs, son of the manager of Botfield station, near Trundle, was accidentally drowned in the station tank to-day while swimming…

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Motor Smash. Another One at Cronulla. Three Men Injured

Northern Star · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Another sensational motor smash occurred last night at Cronulla close to where Mr. Mack, K.C., was seriously injured. Two ears travelling in opposite…

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Head on Cars Collide in Cronulla. Three Men Injured

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A sensational collision occurred last night between two motor cars on King's Road, Cronulla, a well lighted and straight stretch, less…

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Maclean Motor Cycle Accident

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

George Dunn, the victim of the motor cycle accident on Macfarline bridge, Maclean, on December 15, died in the Maclean Hospital on Christmas night without…

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Motor Cars Collide. Three Persons Injured

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—A. collision between two motor cars at Homebush to-day reaulted in three persons being injured. One car struck the rear of the other, which was…

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Two Injured Car Collides with Pole

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--Shortly after two o'clock this morning a motor car containing three young men and two young women crashed head on against a…

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Seeing the Old Year, Out. a Man Injured

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Having lain in the street, since. about midnight. Joseph Finahan, aged 62, was found at 6 am. to-day with his right thigh broken. According to…

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Terrific Impact. Motor Car Hits a Pole. Occupants Injured

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—A motor car dashed into a telegraph polo at Bondi this morning. The occupants were McKay (driver), Edith Baxter (19), Lloyd Munro (21), Roy…

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Cars Run Wild Collision at Homebush. Man Thrown High in the Air

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A collision between two motor cars occurred to-day at Homebush. An Australian Six taxi car struck the…

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Accidental Death. Shaving Before Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.—While shaving before going to church, George Humber accidentally cut his jugular vein. He was taken to the hospital and operated upon…

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Rescuer Drowned. South Australian Fatality

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—J. G. Crawford, aged 60, was bathing with four others at Port Wilunga, when one of the party was carried out. Crawford and two others went…

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Sad Holiday Fatality. Kyogle Girl Drowned

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

The holiday season was marked by a tragic happening at Evans Head on Sunday, 24th December, when Miss Gladys Morrow, eldest…

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Drowned in the Surf. Fatality at Evans Head

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 4

The Woodburn correspondent of the "R.R. Herald" gives the following particulars: A tragic occurrence marred the holidays at Evans Head, Miss…

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Firemen Injured Extinguisher Explodes

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.-- The station, officer, F. Smith, and a fireman, Collier, both of Waverley, were injured to-day by the bursting of a hand chemical extinguisher…

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Firemen Injured. Bursting of Extinguisher

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Two firemen, Francis Smith and William Caller, both of Waverley' were injured by the bursting of a band chemical extinguisher early this morning…

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Thought It Was a Hoax. Life Savers and Drowning Case

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—While life savers at Mordialloe were practising yesterday cries of help came from the baths adjoining They took no notice, thinking it was a…

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