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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1900

3,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 161

A Transport in Collision

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 15

LONDON, April 7,.7.65 p.m.—The transport Winkfield, when near Capetown, rammed the Union Line steamer Mexican during a fog, the Mexican sinking…

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James Reed Injured

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 10

Mr. James Reed struck his leg against a cake of ice in such a manner as to bruise it severely. It became very much swollen and pained him so badly that be could not walk…

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The Big Fire Condition of the Injured

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 6

On inquiry, at the Sydney Hospital at a lata hour on Thursday, our reporter was informed that Fireman Frank Howard, (who received such serious injuries at the fire…

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A Shooting Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 10

Cecil Taylor, a bank clerk, of Ballarat, whilst out shouting to-day at Maryborough, met with a serious accident. He and his three companions, after luncheon, suggested shooting at bottles…

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Liner and Transport in Collision

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 8

A collision occurred near Capetown between the transport Winkfield and the Union and Castle liner Mexican. The Winkfield rammed the Mexican while a fog…

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Extensive Fire in the City. Many Firemen Injured

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 8

A disastrous fire, which was nearly proving fatal to several firemen, broke out on the premises of J. R. Love and Co., tea merchants, grocers, &c, Bathurst-street…

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Team Accident

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 7

Frederick Stuart, 35, a petty officer on board the Katoomba, had his foot badly crushed by a tram late last night. He was admitted to Sydney Hospital for treatment…

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Fatal Accident. Three Ladies Drowned. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 7

A report has just been received that three ladies have been drowned at Plaiba, a salubrious and popular little watering place on the shore of Hervey Bay, 22 miles north of…

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A Man and a Girl Injured

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

About 2 p.m. on Saturday a wharf laborer named George Reditt was passing along at the rear of 277 Sussex-street (occupied by Messrs. Burnett and Oswald, importers and wholesale…

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Fire in Bathurst-street. a Tin of Methylated Spirits Explodes. Two Persons Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 9

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday, a fire broke out in the back yard of the premises situated in 30 Bathurst-street, which resulted in two persons being severely burnt. It appears that…

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Accident to a Picnic Party

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

BROKEN HILL, Saturday Afternoon.—The West Broken Hill Baptist Sunday-school held its annual picnic at Nine-mile yesterday. One of the vehicles used was a coach, which started with…

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Fatal Result of an Accident

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

An inquest was held on Thursday concerning the death of Thomas Grindley Barr, 37, who died on Wednesday at the Sydney Hospital in consequence of injuries received through the collapse…

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A Series of Accidents. Accident with Methylated Spirits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 3

About 2 p.m. on Saturday George Reddett, aged 24, residing at 44 Bathurst-street, and Matin Tick, aged 11 years, resident at 30 Druitt-street, were admitted to the Sydney Hosptial suffering from the…

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Coroner's Inquests. Fatal Burning Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 3

The Acting City Coroner, Dr. Todd, held a magisterial inquiry on Saturday morning at St. Vincent'a Hospital into the death of a child named Lalian Carroll, aged 4 years; who res[?]ded with her parents…

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A Street Accident

The Australian Star · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon Michael Lysaght, a cab-driver was driving three gentlemen in his cab down Market-street. Approaching Kent-street the cab jolted violently, throwing…

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Drowning Fatality

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 6

MARYBOROUGH (Q.), Monday.--A report has just been received that three ladies were drowned at Pialba this morning. Their names are not yet known…

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Fatal Accident. Three Ladies Drowned. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 6

A report has just been received that three ladles have been drowned at Pialba, a salubrious and popular little watering place in the shore of Harvey Bay, 22 miles north of…

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Brave New Zealanders. Gallant Rescue From Drowning. Plucky Private Cassidy

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--A sensational incident, in which two New Zealanders were saved from drowning by the pluck of two comrades, occurred during the recent…

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Carnarvon Rebel District. Occupied by Australians and Canadians. a Toilsome March. Capture of Rebels. Gallant Resoue From Drowning. London, April 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 5

The Western Australian and the Canadian troops have returned to De Aar after pacifying an extensive rebel division around Kenbordt, in the Carnarvon…

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Fatal Accident at Kempsey. Kempsey

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 3

During the Bushmen's Handicap to-day a fatal accident occurred to M. Marriott, the rider of Jimmy Rivers, a two-year-old colt. He collided with the post at the first furlong,…

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