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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1917

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Aif-Craft Attack on England. Seventy-six People Killed and One Hundred and Seventy-four Injured. Three Enemy Ships Shot Down. Sydney

Western Age · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

It is officially reported that sixteen of the enemy air-craft attacked the south-east coast of England on Saturday night seventy-six people…

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Mines' Accident Fund. Amount Paid in Benefits

Western Age · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

Figures in the report of the board administering the Mines' Accident Relief Fund show that in the 16 years of the fund's existence the…

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Coronial Inquiry. Death of Nellie Sutton. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 4

The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nellie Sutton, who died from injuries received in a motor accident on Thursday, the 17th…

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A Fatal Accident

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

Our Wanaaring correspondent wired on Monday, that Mrs. McIntosh, aged 72, met with an accident on Friday. She never recovered…

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Drowned at Warren

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

A veteran named Alex McDonald, aged 73, for many years a resident of Warren, was drowned in the Macquarie about a mile below that town. He was…

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A Peculiar Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

This morning, Talbragar-street was the scene of a peculiar accident. A motor car owned by Mr. R. G. Duhunty, was standing in front of Moore's…

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Cured by Accident. Soldier Who Walked Afteb Losing His Chutch

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 15

One of the strangest recoveries of men maimed in the war is that of Private Will Wilson, who was invalided out of the Army after serving with the Duke of Cornwall's Light…

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Accident to Salvationist

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon Captain Howarth of the local contingent of the Salvation Army, met with a very painful experience, and one which he…

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Fatal Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 1

Mr. T. Perkins, a well-known grazier of Marra Creek, Girilambone, was thrown out of his sulky and killed on Saturday night. He was driving home…

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A Motoring Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 1

A returned soldier named William Wakefield went for a run in a motor car at Wagga, accompanied by Miss Gascoigne. While ascending a hill…

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Sensational Accident

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 1

A sensational accident happened at Tremain Bros' flour mill at Bathurst, on Friday, when Lawrence Beard, 22, a shift miller, received…

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Injured While Dancing

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 10

A peculiar accident happened to Mr. T. Robinson, son of Mr. Robinson, of Everton, at the Catholic Ball on Monday night. He was dancing…

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Accident at a Funeral

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 6

There was a sensational incident at the funeral of the late Mrs. Lowe, of Maryvale, on Tuesday. The funeral was being conducted by Mr. C. J…

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Motor Bicycle Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 6

Roy Selby was the victim of a rather painful, accident on Monday, last, when riding in a reliability trial in company with Billy Hilliard and A…

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Frightful Accident

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 10

One of the worst cases of accident that has ever received local medical attention was that which befel Mr J. Montgomery on Monday last at the…

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Another Steamer Torpedoed Contemptible Huns Fire on Drowning Men Russia Will Emerge More Formidable Than Ever British Victories London, June 30

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 3

The steamer Adduh was submarined on June 15, without warning. She was hit seven times while the boats were being lowered…

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Frightful Shooting Accident. at Maryvale

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1917 · page 6

A dreadful accident happened at Maryvale yesterday afternoon, hy which Mr. William Dawson, a district farmer, sustained fearful injuries. He…

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The Maryvale Shooting Fatality

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 July 1917 · page 2

On Friday morning Mr. William Dawson, who was reported in last issue as having sustained dangerous gunshot wounds, died in the district hospital…

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A Sad Fatality. Death of George H. FINCH

Western Age · Tuesday 10 July 1917 · page 2

One of the saddest fatalitles that has taken place in the district for some time occurred at Moquilambo station, about 17 miles from Cobar…

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Accident to a Lady

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Forrest were driving in a sulky in Percy Street, when the horse stumbled and the occupants thrown out. Mrs. Forrest…

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