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Accidents, 1921

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Revolver Accident Boy Seriously Hurt Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

William Wallace, 18 years, was accidentally shot in the abdomen at Bal[?]rain to-night and taken to hospital in a critical condition…

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Wharf Laborer Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

Frederick Walker, wharf laborer, of Harris-street, Pyrmont, was injured while working in the hold of the steamer Amensa, lying at Darling…

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Governor-general Injured While Yachting. Hobart

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 1

The Governor-General has had to cancel his engagements for to-day owing to an injury to his knee which he received when yac[?]ting yesterday…

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"Didn't Know It Was Loaded. Sporting Official's Eye Injured. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Mark Williams, handicapper to the Victorian Athletic League, who had been officiating at the A.N.A. sports at the Exhibition Oval, was in…

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Fatalities and Accidents Motor Car Overturns. Lady Forster's Maid Killed. Launceston

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

Just before noon to-day Lady Forster's maid was killed in a motor fatality in St. Peter's Pass, near Oaklands, through the car overturning. The…

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Youth Accidentally Shot. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

An 18-year-old metal worker named William Wallace, was accidentally shot at his home in Short-street, Balmain, Wallace was examining a…

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Boy Accidentally Shoots Sister. Bellingen

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 4

Ada Irene Hermann, aged five years, was acidentally shot by her brother, aged 15 years. The boy aimed at a dog, when his sister ran between. The…

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Vice-regal Accidents Lady Forster’s Maid Killed Motor Car Overturned. Launceston

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 1

Lady Forster’s maid was killed in a motor accident near Cakqands to-day, through the car overturning. The Vice-Regal Party was going to…

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Motor Car Overturns. Six People Injured. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

Six persons were injured when a motor car struck the side of a stationary tram on Prince's Bridge and overturned, pinning its occupants to the…

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Fatalities and Accidents Dentist Shot. Rifle Caught in Fence. Adelong

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. Fred Williams, a dental surgeon, of Adelong was found dead at the rear of his premises to-day. It is presumed that his rifle accidentally…

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A Simple Accident

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

A few days ago Mister Jack Clothier, son of Mr. William Clothier met with an accident that necessitate his removal to the Wagga…

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Steam Tram Derailed. Five Passengers Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 2

The front axle of a steam tram locomotive broke yesterday while it was leaving the main railway track line at Kogarah. Attached to the…

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Accidents at Ardlethan

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

A man named J. M'Donald, a share farmer on Mr. P. J. Smith's property, Ardlethan, was riding a horse when it fell on him, causing such…

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Fatalities and Accidents Child Swallows Eye-lotion. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

On Wednesday night Mrs. Savage, of Cranbome, was placing eye drops in her son's eyes, and put the bottle containing the medicine in the safe…

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Tram Accident Broken Axle Causes Smash Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

The front axle [?] train broke yesterday [?] when leaving the main railway track at [?] The train was [?] and…

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George Darrell Suicide by Drowning Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 1

The City Coroner held an inquiry to-day into the death by drowning at Dee Why of the old actor, spiritualist journalist, George Darrell…

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Big Tram Smash. Sixteen Persons Injured. Brakes Fail to Act. on Steep North Sydney Hill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

Another big tram smash occurred at North, Sydney to-night as a result of which 16 persons were injured. Just before the rush hour a tram…

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The Late Mr. F. C. Williams. the Coronial Inquest. Verdict of Accidentally Shot

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

In last issue brief mention was made of the death of Mr. Fred. Chas. Williams, the well and widely-known dentists of Adelong, which occurred…

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Items of News. Accident at Coolamon

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. H. Francis, head porter at Coolamon railway station, had the misfortune to severely injure his knee as the result of a fall. He will be…

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Fatalities and Accidents Loses His Life. Through Thought for Another. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

In an endeavor to prevent another workman from being injured Ernest Bray, aged 40 a plumber, lost his life at Orchard's new building in…

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