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Riverina · Accidents

Accidents, 1913

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Accident in Gurwood-street

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

On Sunday last, about 1 p.m., Mr. Bernard, engineer of the Tumbarumba railway line, having barnessed two horses to a sulky at the Commercial…

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Accident at Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

A collision occurred between a cyclist and motor car at Narandera on Monday afternoon during the heavy traffic returning from the 8-Hour…

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Sensational Accident. a Runaway Truck. One Man Killed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

Two trucks of a timber tram were detailed at Yarra Junction this morning. Some men, who were sitting on the truck, were thrown off. One was…

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Shocking Fatality. Boy's Head Cut Off. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred in Oxford-street to-night. A 14-year-old bay, Arthur Fiddick, was running after a tram when another car, coming…

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Shocking Tram Fatality Boy Badly Crushed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 3

Arthur Fiddick. 14, was knocked down by a tram in Oxford-street this morning. His back was broken and his head almost severed from the body…

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A Monstrous Charge. Alleged Inhumanity by Boating Party. Drowning Woman and Child Left to Perish. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

At the inquest on the bodies of Beatrice Dummett and her two-year-old daughter, who were drowned in the harbor on Sunday, evidence was…

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Accident Prevention

The Worker · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 5

A permanent exposition showing the latest devices and measures for prevention of accidents and injuries to workmen has been opened in Copenhagen. It has…

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Cab and Tram Collision. Four Men Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

A collision between a cab and tram occurred early this morning in Pyrmont. The driver of the tram, Francis Smith, sustained a fractured skull,…

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Cab and Tram Collide. Drivers Seriously Injured. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

A collision between a cab and a tram occurred early this morning in Pyrmont. The driver of the tram, Francis Smith, sustained a…

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Accident in Spain. 60 Persons Killed. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

While some rocks were being blown out at Gujon, Spain, in connection with harbor works, the debris fell on the spectators, killing…

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The Miners' Accident Relief Fund

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

THE publication of the figures of. the Miners Accident Relief Fund is causing some comment, especially among those who are interested in…

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Serious Motor Accident Returning from a Wedding. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

While a number of people were returning from a wedding ceremony at Albion, Queensland, yesterday, a motor car capsized and rolled…

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Fatality at Harefield. Railway Porters Fearful Death. Crushed Between Buffers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

At about [?]o'clock yesterday. whilst a number of railway employees were engaged in the railway yards at Hare-filed a shocking accident occurred,…

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Mining Accident at Wantiool

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

Our Junee correspondent writes to say that John Chariton and J. Neilson fell down the shaft of their claim at Wantiool o Friday morning…

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Marine Collision. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 2

A collision occurred at Waterview Bay between the ferry boat Lady Napier and the tug Emu. The Ema was beached to prevent her…

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Items of News. Accident in Johnston-street

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 2

Mrs. Butts, an elderly lady living at North Wagga, was stepping into a sulky in front of the Roman Catholic Church, Johnston-street,…

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Accident in Baylis-street

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 2

Richard Williams, a 4-year-old son of Mr. R. Williams, residing in Tompson-street, Newtown, was knocked down at about 5.30 o'clock on Saturday…

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Fatality at Harefield. Railway Porter's Fearful Death

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

AT about 1 o'clock on Friday a number of railway employers were engaged in the railway yards at Harefield, when a shocking accident…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. Men Knocked Down by Engine. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

Bernard Whelahan, firemen, and Joseph Sharp, engine-driver, were resting beside their engine at Murrurundi, waiting for relief on Saturday night…

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Shocking Railway Accident. One Man Killed. Another Mutilated. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 2

A serious accident occurred in the railway yards at Murrurundi at midnight last night. It appears Joseph Sharpe, engine-driver, and Whclihan,…

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