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Riverina · Accidents

Accidents, 1911

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Pea Rifle Fatality. Father's Claim for Compensation

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 2

In the District Court this morning Lewis Campbell, fathe[?] of William Campbell, the lad who was recently killed through a pea ric accident at…

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Serious Motor Accident. Bursting of a Tyre

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

A SERIOUS motor accident occurred near Bowral on Friday, as the result of which Mr. L. A. Macpherson, brother of Mr E A. Macpherson, manager of…

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American Humour. An Accident

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

"What're ye comin' home with your milk-pail empty for?" demanded the farmer. "Didn't the old cow give anything?" "Yep" replied the boy…

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A Boxing "Fake." the Recent Ring Fatality. Evidence at the Inquest. "Humbugging the Public." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

The inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of the boxer, Victor Jacobson. Jack Whittaker and eight others, who were charged with being…

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Warwick Farm Races. a Terrible Smash.—Five Jockeys Injured. —Wirilla and Eric Win the Double

The Worker · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 17

The March meeting of the Warwick Farm Club will long be remembered for the serious mishap which occurred in the Three-year-old Handicap right in front of…

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The Boxing Fatality. Accused Persons Discharged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 2

The closing scenes in the recent boxing fatality at Waterloo, took place to-day, when Jack Whittaker and eight others, who had been…

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Riots in Wales Police and Mob in Conflict. Many Injured. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 4

The rioting was resumed to-day at Clydack Vale. A mob gathered on the hillside, awaiting a few mine officials, whom they greeted with volleys…

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Channel Collision. Two Ships Sunk. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 2

A collision occurred in a fog in the Channel between the French steamer Bordeuville and the Scotch steamer lrisbrook. Both sank within…

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A Tremendous Crowd. 20,000 People on Sydney Show Grounds. Many Accidents. Police Make a Number of Arrests. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 2

The buckjumping show on the Sydney Show Ground on Saturday afternoon was attended by 20,000 people, the biggest crowd that ever…

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The Boxing Fatality. a Second Arrested. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 2

At the Police Court James Mobbs was charged with having been concerned in the death of the boxer Bryant, at Newcastle. The accused, who…

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Tragic Episode. Girl Jumps Into River. Drowned with Rescuer. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1911 · page 2

A girl arrested at Matlock, Derby-shire, for stealing, jumped into the river. A policeman jumped after her, but the girl gripped him and both were…

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Frightful Accident. Motor Car and Motor Cycle Collide. Young Man Seriously Injured

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 4

A frightful accident occurred on the Wagga-road near Lockhart on Monday evening through the collision of a motor car and motor cycle…

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Sensational Collision. a Steamer Sunk. Passengers' Dramatic Escape. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

A collision occurred in the Thames, off Rosherville, between the steamers Malaga and Balder. The Malaga sank in a few minutes. The passengers (30…

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Peculiar Railway Accident. Engine Fires Flooded. Breakdown Near Junee. Junee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 2

A mild sensation was caused on the south-western passenger train this evening about two miles from Junee. Suddenly, near the racecourse, the…

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Accident at Germanton. Sergeant Hely Injured. Found Unconscious on the Roadside

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

Word reached the Albury police on Monday night that Sergt. J. T. Hely, who is in charge of the police at Germanton, had met with a [?]ious…

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Shocking Racing Fatality. Mr. W. Andrew Killed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

Last year's meeting of the Yanko Creek Picnic Race Club at Morundah concluded with an accident which resulted in the death of the noted picnic…

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Cape Disaster. Heroism of Injured Doctor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 2

The railway accident at Galkas Loop on the night of January 4 was the worst disaster that has taken place in South Africa since that of Glence in 1895…

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Shocking Fatality. MR. W. Andrews Killed. at Morundah Picnic Races

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 2

During the progress of the race meeting of the Morundah Picnic Race Club on Wednesday Mr. William Andrews, part owner of Berembed…

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Motor Car and Cyclist. Lamrock Terribly Injured Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 8

A motor-car occupied by Mr. Collins, representing Lindemann's wines, collided with Bert. Lamrock, the motor cyclist, near Lockhart last night…

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Clergyman Drowned. a Peculiar Fatality. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

The Rev. Thomas Warkam, ex-President of the Queensland Methodist Conference, was found drowned in three feet of water at the Sandgate…

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