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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1929

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Fatal Explosion. One Killed, One Injured

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 4

Sydney, Friday.--An Italian named Battista Bettini, aged 4, was fatally injured and a companion seriously hurt as a result of an explosion in…

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"Told Her to Come Out" Girl Aged Three Drowned

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the inquest concerning the drowning of Molly Newman, aged three, in the Parramatta River, evidence was given by Ina…

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"Told Her to Come Out" Girl Aged Three Drowned

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the inquest concerning the drowning of Molly Newman, aged three, in the Parramatta River, evidence was given by Inn Dompsey, aged five, that Molly fell in…

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Tunnel Roof Collapsed Two Men Seriously Injured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—John Darey and Harry Bates, were seriously injured when the roof collapsed in a tunnel at Geelong. Darey is not expected…

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Tunnel Roof Collapsed Two Men Seriously Injured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—John Darcy and Harry Bates, were seriously injured when the roof collapsed in a tunnel at Geelong. Darcy is not expected…

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14 Persons Killed And 40 Others Injured Strange Events

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

BUCHAREST, Wednesday:-- Strange events resulted in 14 persons being killed and 40 being injured in a railway accident…

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Relief Trains Meet in Collision Hungarian Disaster Allegation of Drunkenness BUCHAREST

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

Strange events resulted in 14 being killed and 40 seriously injured in a railway accident. The express from Craiova broke…

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A Painful Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

MY. W. H. Smith, of Ulong, was sawing through a big log a few days ago at Eastern Dorrigo, when the end fell on to his left foot. When…

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Caught in Machinery Verdict of Accidental Death

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the inquest into the death of Henry John Doherty, who was caught in machinery at the Clyde Engineering Works, evidence was…

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A Painful Accident

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Smith, of Ulong, was sawing through a big log a few days ago at Eastern Dorrigo, when the end fell on to his left foot. When…

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Caught in Machinery Verdict of Accidental Heath

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the inquest into the death of Henry John Doherty, who was caught in machinery at the Clyde Engineering Works, evidence was…

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Peculiar Accidents

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

Mrs. Williams, of Hillgrove, was the victim of a peculiar accident the other day. She was in a car driven by Mr. Williams, and the latter…

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Peculiar Motor Accidents

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

Coff's "Advocate" tells of a couple that befel Coffs motorists while tripping round the Richmond:--Mr. Charlie Sampson, of Coffs Jetty, was the…

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Dogman's Death Accident with Crane Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

A verdict of accidental death was returned to-day by the coroner at the conclusion of the inquest concerning the death of Edward Patrick…

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Ballina Fatality

Northern Star · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 8

The Coroner at Ballina has intimated that the inquiry into the deaths of E[?]vin Waldemere Clavan, aged sis years, and Claude Victor…

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Miners Injured

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- John Darcy and Harry Batts were both seriously injured when the roof collapsed in a tunnel at Geelong. Darcy is not expected…

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Chinese Liner Sinks. 400 Persons Drowned

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 2

HONGKONG, Thursday. -- In the early hours of the morning outside Hongkong harbor, the China Merchant Service Steam Navigation Co.'s liner,…

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Child's Simplicity Little Mate Drowned Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 9

At the inquest concerning the drowning of Molly Newman (3) in the Parramatta River, evidence was given by Ina Dempsey (5) that Molly fell…

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Explosion in Well. Two Men Injured

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- An Italian named Battista Bettini, 46, was fatally injured, and a companion seriously hurt, as the result of an explosion at the…

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Sailing Toy Boat Little Girl Drowned Coroner's Inquest

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--At the inquest concerning the death of Molly Newman (3), who was drowned in the Parramatta River, evidence was…

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