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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

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Painfull Accident

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 4

We learn that on Wednesday morning last, Mr. T. Claney, driver of Permewan Wright and Co's lorry, met with a nasty accident in Richard street. From what can…

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Trams in Collision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1911 · page 2

A tram bound from Circular Quay to Coogee collided with a stationary car at Coogee terminus on Saturday, morning owing to the brakes refusing…

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Tram Collision in Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 November 1911 · page 2

A sensational tram collison occurred at Coogee shortly before mid day on Sunday. A tram from Circular Quay got out of hand, whilst descending a hill leading to…

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The Late Shooting Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 4

The girl, Ruby Long, who was the victim of a pea-rifle accident some time ago, has been discharged from the Dubbo Hospital. The prevalence of…

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Accident to Mr. O. E. Friend

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 6

Mr. O. E. Friend met with a nasty accident at Mungery last week. He skipped on the verandah and fell heavily dislocating the right arm at the elbow…

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An Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 November 1911 · page 2

While returning from Geurie to Wellington yesterday Mr. L. D. J. Turnbull, head teacher of the Geurie public school, met with a nasty accident. He was…

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Sad Fatality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

Still another sad [?]atally due to the pea-rlfle,.and another bright an promissing young life has been sacrificed through the careless use of that most…

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A Narrow Escape From Drowning

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

On Sunday morning a party of local young men went bathing at "The Bumps," and one of their number had a very narrow escape from drowning…

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Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

While returning from Gcurie to Wellington on Sunday last (says the "Times"), Mr. L. D. J. Turnbull, head teacher of the Geurie Public School, met with a nasty…

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Shocking Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

A terrible accident occurred at the Eveleigh railway yards on Friday afternoon, one man being smashed up, while four others were seriously injured. A gang of…

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A Shocking Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred at the Eveleigh locomotive yards on Friday. A gang of men were repairing a locomotive at the same time as one or the…

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Accident at a Butcher's Sh0p

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

A rather painful accident happened to an employee of the Dubbo Fresh Food and Ice Co., Macquar[?]e-street on Monday afternoon. The young fellow…

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Sad Drowning Fatality

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 November 1911 · page 2

At Brewarrina on Monday evening last (November 20), at about 6.30 p.m., the residents were startled by the news that the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh, named…

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Short Story. Accidents Will Happen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 November 1911 · page 12

"I feel that she is the only girl I could ever really love," said William. I looked at my brother-in-law reproachfully…

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Driving Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 December 1911 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hadley, of Narromine, and their two young children were returning from Fairview when they met with an accident which might…

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Sensation at Orange. Two Girls Drowned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 December 1911 · page 2

A tragic drowning fatality occurred at Summer Hill Creek, about eight mile from Orange, at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, in which two girls lost their lives…

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Burning Fatality. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 4

Elsie Campbell, a young married woman, residing at Newcastle, was burnt to death from her clothes catching fire while she was attending to a gas ring…

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Fatal Accident at Great Cobar Mine. Tommy Attwater Meets His Fate

The Cobar Herald · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 4

A fatal accident occurred at the Great Cobar mine on Wednesday morning. A well-known employee named Thomas Melton Attwater was engaged shunting…

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Drowning Fatality. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1911 · page 2

A sad drowning fatality occurred at Morissett yesterday. A party of live weer bathing at Dom Creek, when Miss Vodler (16) got beyond her depth. Miss…

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Last Week's Mine Fatality

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 12 December 1911 · page 3

The funeral of the late Thomas Melton Attwater took place on Thursday afternoon and the remains were followed to their last…

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