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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1905

3,323 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 167

Mining Fatality. in the Hannan's Star

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 5

KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--A fatality occurred at the Hannan's Star Mine this evening, the victim being a young miner named James White. He was shovelling mullock when a large…

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Tasmania. Mount Lyell Mining Fatality. Queenstown (Tas.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 5

An inquiry was held to-day at Gormanston into tho death of W. Kelly, otherwise Arthur Wallace, who was killed on the Mount Lyell haulage line on Saturday night last. The…

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Explosive Bullets. Fatal Shooing Accident. [By Telegraph.] TUMUT

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 1

A fatal shooting accident occurred at Blowering, seven miles from Tumut, yesterday. A young man named George Lennard…

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A Turned Ankle. Miss Parkina's Accident. a High-heeled Shoe to Blame

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 5

It seems to be the ill-luck of some lady singers to turn their ankles. When Ada Crossley was here she gave her ankle a "twist," and had it put into plaster. That…

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Drowning Case at Bathurst

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 7

BATHURST, Thursday.--This morning a report reached the police of the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Cumberland, an old lady between 60 and 70 years of age. The police made…

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Death by Drowning. Bathurst

The Australian Star · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

At the inquiry concerning the death of Mary Ann Cumberland (63), whose body was found at the bottom of [?]ell at her son-in-law's residence. Dr. Machatt[?]e said he had…

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Elderly Man Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 7

Alexander Hamilton (65), residing at 62 Blue's Point-road, North Sydney, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital last evening suffering from injuries to the right hand. It was alleged that he…

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Mining Fatality. in the Hannan's Star

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 6

KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--A fatality occurred at the Hannan's Star Mine this evening, the victim being a young miner named James' White. He was shovelling mullock when a large…

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Cyclists in Collision. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 8

Mr. G. Ferguson, on a motor cycle, and Mr. E. Bradley, on a bicycle, collided in High-street on Tuesday evening, and both fell unconscious. Ferguson sustained a slight…

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Drowned in a Well. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 8

The dead body of Mrs. Cumberland, who was between 60 and 70 years old, was found by the police this morning in a well about 70ft deep, which contained about 18ft of…

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Accident at a Funeral. Drag Smashed to Pieces. Several Persons Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A serious accident occurred today at Cunninghame, at the funeral of Mrs. William Fitzelarence, a well-known resident. After the ceremony had concluded,…

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A Donkeyman's Death. Fatally Injured Whilst Repairing Machinery

The Australian Star · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

An accident that happened at Blackwattle Swamp yesterday to an engine-driver6 named William Francis Fowler terminated fatally this morning…

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Casualties. Runaway in George-street, Two Ladies Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 8

About 6 o'clock last evening a horse attached to a sulky was being driven along George-street towards Circular Quay, when the animal took fright and bolted. The…

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Misfortunes of the Roanoke. Damaged by Collision. Battered by Cyclones. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 7

The American-owned four-masted barque "Roanoke, which arrived this evening from New York, had a series of sensational adventures. The vessel, which is said to be…

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An Unlucky Ship. Succession of Calamities. a Collision and a Cyclone. Man Falls From Aloft

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The ship Roanoke anchored off Willamstown to-night, from Rio de Janeiro. Captain J. W. Amsbury supplied the report of his voyage, which was marked by…

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Frightful Blasting Accident

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Friday.—A frightful blasting accident has occurred at Quarry Park, near Picton, The victima were three brothers named Hart. Two have been brought to Picton Hospital, and…

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Railway Accident at Newcastle

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—Lance M'Lean, 17 years of age, was run over by a light railway engine at Hamilton to-day, and severely injured…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) a Ladder Accident. Craig v Ellis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 3

Mr. James, instructed by Mr. J. B. Frawley, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Broomfield, instructed by Messrs. Russell Jones and Barker, for the defence. This action was brought…

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The Overland Motor Contest. Third Day's Running. Gundagai to Albury. Hail, Rain, and Minor Accidents. Experiences of a Photographer. (From Our Special Reporter.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 7

All the cars and motor cycles that left Gundagai for Albury this morning have arrived at the border town. The experiences to-day included hallstorms, sharp heavy…

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Accident to a Photographer. Gundagai

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 7

Mr. Ronald Bishop, photographer, arrived at Gundagai at 6 o'clock this evening. Last night he was travelling by moonlight on a motor cycle to catch the competitors at…

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