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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1925

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Shooting Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 2

While setting rabbit traps along the river bank at "Gnorang" Denman, at dusk, Leslie Duggan, a lad of 10 years of age was the victim of a fearful…

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Flood at Orange. Two Men Drowned. Property Damaged

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A terrific storm passed over Orange yesterday. Two unknown men were drowned in White's paddock, but the bodies have not yet…

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A Strange Story. Letters Signed C. J. De Garis. Speak of Suicide. "Drowning the Pleasantest Death."

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--At Mentone this morning, an abandoned motor car was found, in which was some clothing, and also a note, purporting to have…

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Manly Sensation. An Early Morning Affray. Man Attacked by Two Intruders, Who Were Seriously Injured and Admitted to Hospital

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A sensational affair is reported to have occurred at Pittwater road. Manly, early this morning. Two men climbed on to the…

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Found Drowned

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The body of Samuel Brown Henderson was found floating in Sydney Harbour this morning. Deceased was to have appeared before the acting…

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Surfing Fatality. Man Washed to Sea

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Thos. Hin-ton, aged 24, a resident of Richmond, whilst surling on the Bulli beach yes-terday, was swept off his feet by a…

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Detonators Explode Murwillumbah Men Injured

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 4

An explosion, which resulted in injuries to two men, occurred on Friday afternoon last at the rear of premises occupied by the Murwillumbah branch…

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Cage Crashes. Fourteen Men Injured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Fourteen min-ers were seriously injured through a cage crushing to the bottom of a col-liery pit at New Craighall, near…

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14 Men Injured. Cage Crashes to Bottom oi Colliery Pit. Engineer Blamed

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--Fourteen miners were seriously injured through a cage crashing to the bottom of a colliery nit at New Craighall, near…

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Gentle Chinese. Chopper Used as Persuader. Woman's Nose Chopped Off, and, Otherwise Injured

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Wah Lee (34), a cabinetmaker, was again remanded at the Fitzroy police court, on the charge of inflicting grievous…

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Blasting Accident

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--While Thomas Gimbert, an employee of the Willoughby Council, was blasting to-day, the charge prematurely exploded…

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Drowned While Surfing

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Thomas Hinton (24), while surfing at Bulli beach, was carried out by the under current and drowned. A young girl named Bobtfrts…

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Girl's Bravery. Attempts to Rescue Drowning Man. Regains Shore With Difficulty

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Thomas Hinton (24), while surf[?] at Bulli Beach, was carried out by the undercurrent and drowned. A young girl named…

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Jockey Injured

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--While schooling the jumper Mynarrow over the hurdles at Flemington this morning, W. H. Collins, the cross country…

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Mining Fatality

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--Leonard Billit, a miner, and George Fleming, were engaged working at Aberdare Central colliery, Cessnock, when a fall…

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Another Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 7

The milkman was charged with selling watered milk. "What have you to say in your defence?" asked the magistrate. "Well, your honour, the only explanation…

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Fatal Coal Mine Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Leonard Billiet, a miner, and George Fleeting were engaged working at the Aberdare Central colliery, Cessnock, when a fall of coal took place…

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Fishing Party Drowned

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 6

HOBAKT, Sunday. — Two prospectors named Green and Kiasella and two fishermen, George and William Jones, were going into Bout Harbour in a small fishing boat…

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Two Cars in Collision

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A collision between two cars at Neutral Bay yesterday resulted in several persons being injured…

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Baby Drowned in Waterhole

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—William Dawson, aged 18 months, was drowned in a waterhole near hia home at Waterloo this afternoon. The baby wandered away and was not…

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