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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1907

4,173 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 209

Wharflaborer Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 12

while carrying a bag of wheat at Darling Island yesterday afternoon, a wharflaborer Michael Connell, slipped and sustained a fracture of the right kneecap. He was conveyed by…

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Shocking Fatality at Dundas

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 6

A young man named Samuel Trevethan was billed by a fall of earth at Dundas yesterday afternoon. He and an uncle, James Trevethan, were engaged loading a dray, when,…

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Casualties. Double Bathing Fatality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

Mr. Mackenzie, the Liverpool District Coroner, held an inquest at Bankstown yesterday concerning the drowning of Patrick Hollingworth, 16, and John Brown, 14, the previous…

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Drowned in the Darling

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 12

WENTWORTH, Tuesday.--Edward Keane, an old resident and old-age pensioner, was drowned whilst crossing the river. Deceased had been alling for some time, and it is supposed had an…

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Wharf Labourer Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

Michael Connell, 43, a wharf labourer, residing at Howard-street, Pyrmont, was carrying a bag of wheat at Darling Island yesterday when he slipped and fell, fracturing one of…

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Shocking Burning Fatality. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

A distressing burning fatality occurred at Ballangeich last evening, when Mrs. Bridget Drew, aged 70, and an infant, the child of her daughter, Mrs. Reen, received injuries…

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A Wharf Labourer Injured

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 7

About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a wharf labourer, named Michael Connell, residing at Harwood-street, Pyrmont, met with a painful accident. Connell was engaged in carrying…

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Bondi Bathing Fatality. a Dangerous Spot

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 5

An inquest was. field this afternoon into the death of Reginald Bourne, 17, who was drowned on Sunday, while bathing in the surf on Bondi Beach…

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Fatalities and Accidents Young Man Buried Alive. Another Max Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 12

A fatality of a shocking nature occurred at the blue-metal quarry, Dundas, yesterday afternoon, between 2 aud 3 o'clock. A number of workmen had undermined a bank of earth about…

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Shocking Buggy Accident. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

The passengers on the mail train from Melbourne this afternoon were somewhat disconcerted at a sudden stoppage of the train just after leaving Springhurst. Inquiry…

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A Cycling Accident Orange

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 6

Mr. E. Lawler met with a serious accident yesterday. He was riding a bicycle in Summer-street, and by some means struck a stone, causing the machine to skid for some…

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An Extraordinary Accident During the Progress of a Play Horses and Riders Fall Through a Thirty-foot Gap Perth (W.a.)

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 5

An accident occurred during the progress of the drama "The Favourite." by William Anderson's Company at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday night. In the production of…

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Dramatic Stage Accident. Horses and Riders Go Through the Floor. a Fall of Thirty Feet

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 9

PERTH, Tuesday.--An accident said to be unique in the history of the Australian stage occurred during the progress of the drama, "The Favorite," by William Anderson's…

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Magisterial Enquiry. A Fatal Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 4

A magisterial inquiry was held at the Parramatta Courthouse on Saturday morning, into the circumstances connected with the death of James-Doyle, of North…

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Drowned in the Surf. the Bondi Fatality

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 5

The circumstances of the drowning of the youth, Reginald Bourne, at Bondi, on Sunday, were investigated by Mr. Meares, P.M., at the Coroner's Court, yesterday afternoon…

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Sad Drowning Case. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8

News was received to-day that Mr. James Brown, senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Brown and Jolly, builders, had been drowned at the Brunswick Heads. From the meagre…

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Bondi Surf-bathing Fatality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8
Also in The Australian Star

An inquest was held at the coronor's court yesterday on the death of Reginald Bourne, 16, who was drowned while surf-bathing at Bondi on Sunday last. A verdict of…

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Collision in the Cove

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8

A collision occurred in Sydney Cove on Wednesday evening, between the ferry steamer Kurraba and the launch Northumbria. The Kurraba was on the 6 o'clock trip to Milson's Point…

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Lamp Cleaner Injured

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 5

An electric lamp cleaner, employed by the City Council, named James Crow, who resides at Pritchard-street, Annandale, was cleaning one of the lamps in the vicinity of…

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