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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1902

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A Tramway Accident. Damages Against the Railway Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 10

In the District Court, before Judge Backhouse and a jury of four, Georgian Kendall, wife of Joseph Kendall, of Little Arthur-street, North Sydney, sued the Railway Commissioners for…

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The George-street Collision

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 3

The hearing was continued yesterday in the Banco Court of the action brought by Michael Hcgan, cabdriver, of the Glebe, against the Railway Commissioners for the recovery of £2000…

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The Inglewood Railway Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 7

As a result of the departmental inquiry regarding the railway collision at Inglewood on February 10 the chief mechanical engineer preferred a series of charges against Driver Cotter, of the goods…

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Tram and Cab Collision. Claim for £2000

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 8

An action was concluded in the Banco Court, before Mr. Justice Stephen and jury, in which Michael Hogan sued the Railway Commissioners to recover £2000 in respect of a tram…

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Collision at the Heads. a Steamer Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 6

A collision occurred at the Heads early yesterday morning between the pilot steamer Captain Cook and the three-masted Norwegian steamer Torgauten. The latter vessel has lately been taken up to carry coals…

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Collision in the Harbor. Between the Torgauten and the Captain Cook

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 7

A collision occurred in the harbor yesterday morning between the Norwegian steamer Torgauten and the pilot steamer Captain Cook. The Torgauten, which has been engaged in the…

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South Africa. Methuen's Capture. a Suggested Exchange. Continental Jubilation. Sensation at New York. British Prestige Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--The Boer leaders in Holland suggest that Lieuteuaut-General Lord Methuen should be exchanged for Commandant Kritzinger…

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A Ferry Accident

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 3

Robert Morgans, 17, living at Bent-street, Neutral Pay, and employed by die Sydney Ferries Company ns a plank boy on the North Shore Wharf, at Circular Quay, met with a serious…

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Law Report. Wednesday, March 12. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of four.) Injury Through a Tram Accident. Hogan v. Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 3

Mr. Colonna-Close and Mr. Teece, instructed by Mr. E. R. Abigail, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Reid, K. C., and Mr. C. B. Stephen, instructed by Mr. J. C. Thom (solicitor to the Railway…

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Accident at Woolloomooloo Bay

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 6

William Smith, a wharf labourer, who resides at Princes-street, Church Hill, and who was employed on the Barbarossa, lying at the N.D.L. wharf, Woolloomooloo Bay, was taken…

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Driving Accident

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 6

The case in which Miss Clssey Glynn is suing the Hunter's Hill Borough Council to recover £1000 damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the…

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Fatal Result of an Accident

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 7

Aubrey Byron Harrison, 16½ years of age, died on Tuesday evening at his parents' residence, Hurstville. Nine months ago to-day Harrison, who was employed in the Eveleigh…

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Driving Accident. Hunter's Hill Borough Sued for £1000

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 5

In No. 1 Jury Court to-day, before his Honor Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four, Clssey Alice Glynn brought an action against the Borough of Hunter's Hill to recover…

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Electric Wire Accident

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 5

Regarding the accident that occurred at Circular Quay yesterday, to a workman named Richmond, who received a rather severe shock while effecting some repairs to an…

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Accident at a Wharf. Crushed by a Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 8

Robert Morgan (17), residing with his parents at King-street, Neutral Bay, and employed by the Sydney Ferries Company, Limited, was badly crushed between the wharf and the…

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Tram Conductor Injured

The Australian Star · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 7

A tram conductor named' Woods was Jammed yesterday at Randwick by a tram car, and his thigh was badly Injured…

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A Wharf Labourer Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 6

A wharf labourer named William Smith, who resides at Princes-street, Church-hill, was working on the German mail steamer Barbarossa yesterday, when he fell upon a quantity of load bullion, injuring his…

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A Street Accident

Evening News · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 3

In the No. 1 Jury Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four, an action was brougt by Cissy Alice Glynn. against the Borough of Hunter's Hill. The plaintiff, who is…

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Accidents. Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 7

An accident happened to a carrier named Smith from Balranald yesterday afternoon. He was appeaching the bridge across Edward River with a load of chaff. Several bags fell off, and Smith, in…

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Fatal Result of an Accident

The Australian Star · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 6

Aubrey Byron Harrison, 16 13 years of age, died on Tuesday evening at his parents' residence, Hurstville. Nine months ago Harrison, who was employed in the Eveleigh…

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