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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1925

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Farmer Accidentally Shot

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—George Collis, a farmer of South Gippsland, was carrying a riflle when out shooting with a companion when the weapon accidentally exploded. The…

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City Railway Smash. Trains in Collision. Seventeen Passengers Injured

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 2

A serious railway smash occurred outside the Central railway station, Sydney, on Wednesday night, when two trains, one crowded with passengers…

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Brave Ded Two Girls Saved From Drowning Cooper's Shoot Teacher Honoured Struggle Against Odds

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 4

PORT MACQUARIE, Friday.—At the conclusion of the last meeting of the Port Macquarie Council a public meeting was presided over by the Mayor, Ald. J…

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At the Styx Railway Trains Collide. Waggons Derailed, but no one Injured

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday.--While proceeding at a moderate speed, a North bound train crashed into a stationary train at Styx, on the North Coast…

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Railway Accident Victims

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—All the persons injured in the railway smash on Wednesday night are progressing favourably. It was stated by railway officials…

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Five Injured in Collision

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Five persona were injured, two of whom were admitted to Par[?] matta Hospital, as the result of a head-on motor collision on Western road near…

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Enginedriver Injured

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—While driving the mail train from Bathurst to Dubbo, Robert Aldrich, who was keeping a lookout, was struck on the forehead by an object thrown…

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Wrestler Injured (Reuter.) Spokane (U.s.a.), Satarday

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 3

When thrown in a wrestling match with George Thompson, Arnie Arthurs, a claimant to the Australian middleweight championship, was compelled to retire after the…

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Shocking Accident on Train

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 2

A shocking accident, with a fatal termination occurred on the Townsville mail, train just before reaching Bundaberg recently, the victim being Robert…

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Motor Accidents Expert Advice Needed in Court

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—• 'No one is more anxious than the motorists of Victoria to put a stop to the tale of accidents revealed by the Coroner's report. But we get…

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Australia's Unconquerable Tail Last Batsmen Bring Total to 489 Ryder Makes Brilliant 201 Not Out England's Day of Misfortune Gilligan, Tate and Freeman Injured. England Loses Two Wickets for 36

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 3

All roads led to the Adelaide oval on Saturday, when play in the third test match was resumed. Throughout the day a great crowd gathered, and an estimate of the attendance shortly after the luncheon…

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Cycle Accident Motor Cycle Skids Near Boyd's Bay, and Three Men Are Injured

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

As the result of a motor cycle and side car skiddiiig near Boyd's Bay, early yesterday afternoon, the three occupants: were thrown out and badly…

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Shocking Fatality at Tuckurimba. Death of Mr. W. J. McCAUGHEY

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

A profound sensation, was caused on the Mid Richmond on Friday. afternoon when the news spread that. Mr. "William John Luttrell McCaughey, one of the…

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The French Way a Father's Fatal Mistake. Drowned Himself in the Mistaken Belief That His Daughter Was Killed

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 3

PARIS, Sunday.--Derailed while crossing the river near Dimon, the engine and first coach of a passenger train were precipitated from the…

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Local and General. Accidental Death

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

At the coroner's inquiry concerning the death of Charles Henry Hockey, who died as the result of injuries received whilst unloading, logs from a…

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Motor Cycle Accident. Three Men Injured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 2

As the result of a motor cycle and side ear skidding near Boyd's Bay on Monday afternoon, the three oc-cupants were thrown out and badly…

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Girl Drowned. Carried Out by Undertow

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 3

BRISBANE Wednesday— Ethel smith, aged [?] years, was drowned at Coolum, yesterday, and her younger brother nearly met a similar fate…

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Girl Drowned Carried Out by Undertow. Brother Rescued by Father

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--Ethel Smith, A aged 9 years, was drowned at Collum, yesterday, and her younger brother nearly met a similar fate…

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Shocking Fatality at Tuckurimba. Death of Mr. W. J. McCAUGHEY

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 2

A profound sensation was caused on the Mid Richmond on Friday afternoon when the news spread that Mr. William John Luttrell Mc Caughey, one of the…

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Railway Accident

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--E. Marr, employed at the steel works at Newcastle as stack foreman, was crossing the lines near the works yesterday…

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