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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1922

2,680 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 134

Street Collision. Horse Killed at Lidcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1922 · page 2

A serious collision between a sulky and a riding horse occurred in Lidcombe on Thursday evening last. It appears that a sulky was being driven by a man…

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Fatal Driving Accident. Bossley Park Resident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1922 · page 1

Duncan McGregor, of Bossley. Park died at the Parramatta District Hospital on Friday, from injuries received in an accident two days before. About 1 p.m. on…

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Few Accidents During Holidays Mr. Fraser Pleased

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1922 · page 5

"It is a matter for very sincere regret that two fatal accidents occurred in the metropolitan area, and one accident of a minor nature at Newcastle…

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Accidentally Shot. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1922 · page 12

Louis Alexander Combet, aged 14, son of Alexander Combet, manager of the Hunter River Distillery at Allandale, while out shooting near his parents' residence yesterday…

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Drowned in a Pond Albury

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 8

On Easter Monday the body of a young man named Brookson was found in two feet of water in a pond near Ebden Weir. Deceased was a first aid student, and had been called…

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Motor Cyclist Injured. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 10

When returning from Bathurst on Monday night, after competing in the motor cycle races, a cycle, driven by Harold Riddell, of Lithgow, collided with a horse and sulky…

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FATALITIES & Accidents Seaman Lost Overboard Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 6

During the passage of the steamer from Adelaide to Newcastle, John Collins (34), a seaman, was lost overboard. He was called on Sunday to go on watch at midday, but soon…

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Mooney Creek Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 5

Mr. Peter Lowe, president of the Mooney Progress Association, writing with reference to the accident which occurred on Good Friday to a picnic party near Mooney Point, says…

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Mooney Creek Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 7

Mr. Peter Lowe, president of the Mooney Progress Association, writing with reference to the accident which occurred on Good Friday to a picnic party [?] Mooney Point, says…

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Accident at Sawmills. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 10

AN accident happened at Slattery and Williams' sawmills on Tuesday, as a result of which William Fitzpatrick was severly injured. He was engaged in unloading some…

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Teddy Adams Injured

The St George Call · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 4

An unfortunate accident befel Ted Adams, St. George all-rounder, at Macksville, during the holidays. In going for a catch in the outfield, he…

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Casualties. Carter Fatally Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 9

William McGrath, 30, a carter, living at 80 Moore-street, Leichhardt, was crushed between a cart and a post at the rear of the Children's Hospital. Comperdown, early yesterday…

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Kogarah Railway Fatality Evidence at the Inquest

The Propeller · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 1

"He climbed down from the platform on to the rails, and lay down directly in front of the approaching train. He moved his position once, as though to…

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A Cropper Mr. Churchill Injured LONDON, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 1

Mr. winston churchill, Secretary of State for the [?] sustained a bad tall while hunting with the [?] pack…

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The Motor Things to Remember in Accidents

The Land · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 6

In case of accident a driver should—Obtain name and address of person injured…

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Fall Down a Clift. Easter Monday Accident

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 4

As the result of falling down a cliff at Moonce Point, Hawkesbury River (N.S.W.), on Monday, a young woman named Marjorie Cassidy was killed,…

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Fractured Skull Strange Accident to Grazier INVERELL

The Sun · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 2

A terrible accident is reported from Bonshaw. Mr. C. Maggs, a grazier, living near Texas, went out after supper on Friday with the intention of…

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Churchill Falls Accident While Riding LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 1

While riding on the Eaton Hall estate (Chester), Mr. Winston Churchill (Secretary for the Colonies) fell, and was considerably shaken…

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Collision at Sea. New York, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1922 · page 13

A report from Buenos Ayres says the Mungon liner Acolus collided with the British steamer Zero, which was sunk. The crew were saved…

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Mr. Churchill Injured. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1922 · page 13

Mr. Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for the Colonies, while riding with the Eaton Hill (Chester) pack, sustained a bad fall. He was much shaken, but it is hoped he will…

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