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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1922

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Drowned at the Crossing. a Maryberough Farmer's Death

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

A well-known farmer of the Mary. borought (Q.) district Mr. Riobard P.[?] was drowned in the Bursett River on Sunday Mr. Hoult left his…

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In Admiralty. (Before Mr. Justice Street.) Collision in Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 7

Huddart Parker, Ltd., v The Queen Bee. These were consolidated suits in which Huddart Parker, Limited, owners of the cargo vessel Moorabool, and Mary Jane Weston…

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Motor Mishaps Collision in Melbourne Fatal Sequel to a Dance

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

In the early hours of Wednesday morning two mother cars collided at the intersection of Johnston and Bruuswick streets Fitzroy (Melbourne) with the…

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Motor Car Mishap Two Women Injured LAUNCESTON

The Sun · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

Tho Launceston-West Tamar road, a mile below Rosevears, was the scene of a serious accident yesterday. A motor car, belonging to Henry…

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Motor Car Out of Control Eight Persons Injured

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

In [?] to avoid a collision a motor-car driven by a man named Sydney G. Harding Skidded at [?] and severley injured eight persons The…

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The Toll of the Sury. a Young Woman Drowned at Thirroul

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

At Thirroul on the south coast of New South wales on Sunday last nine bathers were carried out of their depth by the undertow and one of them a…

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Sutherland Shire and South Coast News Mishap on George's River. Man Drowned

The St George Call · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 7

George Mutton, aged 35, whose home was in Wentworth Street, Tempe, was drowned in George's River shortly after 7' o'clock last Saturday night…

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Shot at Train Window Smashed Near Auburn No Passengers Injured

The Sun · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 8

A shot was fired at a train in motion near the Auburn Railway Station about 6.35 p.m. yesterday, but fortunately there was no injury to any…

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Casualties. Fatal Motor Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 9

Mr. Walter J. A. Hodgkinson, of Waratah-street, Cronulla, died at the St.George Cottage Hospital on Wednesday from the effects of injuries received through being run over…

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Railway Fatality. Old Man's Swift End

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 1

Another railway fatality has been recorded at Rooty Hill. The victim, an olderly man named William Simms, was a well-known resident of Colyton. On…

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Our Tragic Railway. Still Another Fatality

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 5

For the third time within a couple of months the railway line at or within the vicinity of Rooty Hill railway station has been the scene of…

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Admiralty. Collision at Newcastle. (Before Mr. Justice Street)

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 4

This was a consolidated suit arising from the collision between the steamers Queen Bee and Moorabool, in Newcastle Harbour, on October 17, 1920…

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Late Ex-Inspector Nies. Drowned at Moss Vale

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 6

We are indebted to the Moss Vale "Scrutineer" for further particulars concerning the drowning of Ex-Inspector P. J. Nies on Monday, 27th February…

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Girls Injured Fall on Rocks at Manly

The Sun · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

Two girls were injured at Manly yesterday through falling on rocks near the men's baths owing to a railing they were sitting on giving way. They…

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A Randwick Argument One Man Injured: Another Arrested

Evening News · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 6

As the result of an argument between the employees at the Randwick Wireless Station yesterday, Frank Emmell lies in the Sydney Hospital with a fractured…

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Shells Explode British Camp in France Two Killed, Many Injured London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 1

A message from Boulogne states that two men were killed and many were injured as the result of an explosion which occurred in the…

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St. Mary's. Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 11

The five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dorahy met with an accident on Monday. The child fell off a tank stand a couple of feet in height and…

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Accidents

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 5

Ronald Madden, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Madden, of Milner-road, badly cut his great toe with an axe recently. Dr. Hunt attended the lad, who is now on…

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A Peculiar Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 9

Mr. H. G. Snook, motor 'bus proprietor, complained to the council of the had state of the Canley Vale-road. A deep rut in this road had caused his 'bus to jolt…

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Shot Dead by Brother. Distressing Accident. Maryborough

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 13

A distressing fatality occurred at North Isis this morning, when Victor James Meadmore, 13, residing with his parents a mile from Isis Central Sugar Mill, was…

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