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Accidents, 1889

24 stories in South Coast's papers · page 2 of 2

Sad Fatal Accident

The Moruya Times and South Coast Journal · Wednesday 18 September 1889 · page 2

Our town and district were thrown into a state of gloom on Thursday last by one of the saddest accidents it has been our lot to chronicle, whereby Mr. John Luck junior…

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Accident

The Moruya Times and South Coast Journal · Wednesday 16 October 1889 · page 2

On Monday, whit a son of Mr. William Green's in the employ of Mr. J. sheep, he accidently come in contact with a stump…

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Heart-rending Accident

The Moruya Times and South Coast Journal · Wednesday 23 October 1889 · page 3

It has been our painful lot to chronicle from time to time some sad and fatal accidents, and yet again this week we have to report another terrible occurrence, one almost…

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Accident by Lightning

The Moruya Times and South Coast Journal · Wednesday 13 November 1889 · page 2

Three drovers were encamped near a tree at Bowling on Sunday, watching a dock of sheep, when a flash of lightning split the t[?]ee, killing 7 sheep and wounding 100 others. The men…

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