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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1914

4,041 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 203

Current News. An Excursion Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

On the 26th ultimo, whilst the popular curate of St. Patrick's (R.C.) Parramatta the Rev. Father Carrick, was taking part in a holiday harbour excursion of the…

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Accidents

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

Recorded at Parramatta District Hospital:—On the 26th January, W. Carroll (32) had a cut lip stiched. He had been chopping wood. Same old explanation…

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Collision in Oxford-street. Woman Injured; Horse Killed

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 8

A colliston between a motor car and a sulky occurred in [?] near Dowling-street, Darlinghurst, early this morning and as a result a woman has adjoured and a…

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Harbour Collision

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 4

The Union Company's steamer Karitane collided with the tug Newburgh at Druitt-street wharf last Tuesday. The tug was forced against the wharf, and…

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Casualties. Redfern Railway Fatality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 7

George Ford, 34, a labourer, was run down and killed near Redfern Railway. Station on January 30. At the inquest yesterday a verdict of accidental death was recorded by the…

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Ships Officer Injured

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 6

While Senior-Constable Powstar of the Water Police, was doing duty at Fort Mav. quario on Wednesday night he now John Sinng, mate of the ship Lord Tutupleton, which is…

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An Injured Spine

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 12

George Burns, carter, 32 years of age, reading at Alice-strcet, Alexandria, fell oft a waggon in Darling Harbor yesterday, and injured his spine. He was admitted by Dr. Ken-…

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Schoolboy Drowned. the Domain Baths Fatality. One Teacher in Charge of Forty-seven Boys. Emulations and Primary Schools

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 8

At the City Coroner's Court this morning, an inquest was held concerning the death of John Banedict Maguire, 13, a schoolboy, who was drowmed in the Domain Baths last Friday afternoon…

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Drowned at Botany. a Warning Disregarded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 14

A finding of accidental drowning was returned by the City Coroner yesterday at the inquiry concerning the death of Wm. Gibb, 56 years of age, who resided at 324 park-road, Paddington…

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Lady Rider Injured. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 7

Miss L. Nowland met with an accident while riding to Ashloy. Her horse became frightened and bolted, owing to a child beating a kerosene tin. In trying to avoid a…

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Performing Swimmers Injured. an Aquarium Bursts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 9

HAMILTON, BHERMUDA, Wednesday.-- While giving a performance in the Bermuda Aquarium. Miss Annette Kellerman, the Australian swimber and Robert Brennan, were severely…

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Motor-car and Waggon. Collision in City Street

The Sun · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 7

About 11 o'clock on the morning of October 13 last John Stuart Morrison, of the White Horse Botel, King-street, Newtown, drove in a motor-car to Mark Foy's to buy a bottle of…

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Put Back to Port. Ship's Firemen Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 9

Early yesterday morning the steamer Haugarand put back to port and signalled the police A fireman named George Berry had fallen down the stokehold and suffered injuries to his spine…

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Pony Killed. Struck by Motor Car. Collision in Oxford-street

The Sun · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 1

As a result of a collision between a motorcar and a sulky in Oxford-street, near. Dowling-street, shortly before 1 o'clock this morning the driver of the car and his wife…

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Sixteen Injured. Sensation at Football Match. a Wall Collapses

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 1

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Schoolboy's Death. Drowned in the Baths. Not Missed Among 1200. Remarks by the Coroner

The Sun · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 4

The circumstances connected with the drowning accident at the Domain Municipal Baths last Friday afternoon were related in the City Coroner's' Court this morning,…

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Railway Smash. Trucks and Van Break Away. Crash Into Goods Train. Northern Line Interrupted Guard Severely Injured

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 9

A serious collison occurred this morning, between Adamstown Station and Carding Tunnet between goods train and extensive damages was done in the rolling stock and the…

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Accident to Miss Kellerman. Hamilton (Bermuda), Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 9

While giving a performance at the Bermuda Aquarium last night, Miss Annette Kellermen, the well-known Australian swimmer, and Mr. Robert Brennan were severely injured…

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Shooting Accident at Canley Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon Frederick Knight, of Canley Vale, was admitted at Sydney Hospital suffering.from a serious gunshot wound in the left elbow. Knight's rifle had gone off…

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Jockey Killed. Accident in a Race. Adelaide

The Sun · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 7

James Power, 21, a lightweight jockey, was killed at Snowtown races, yesterday. He was riding Pendulous in the Flying Handicap. He got away well, but between the…

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