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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1923

3,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 161

Motor Accident Roy Knocked Down

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 4

While playing outside his residence, 59 Botany Street, Waverley, Harold Trahan, aged 8, was knocked down by a motor car and st[?]tained concussion…

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River Fatality Boat Strikes a Snag Dr. Glasson Drowned Launceston

The Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 7

A party of five men, including Dr. J. L. Glasson, of the Melbourne University, were returning from a successful trip to the…

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Trotting Accident Driver and Rider Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 6

At Richmond Trotting Club's meeting yesterday, a driver, S. M. Ball, and a rider, A. Reid, were injured in an accident…

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In Collision. Steamer Australmead

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 4

According to information received last night, the Commonwealth Government steamer Australmead has been in collision…

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Tram Conductor Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

Charles Vandorberg, 39, a tram conductor residing in Maroubra Bay-road, Maroubra, slipped and fell from a moving tram in Anzacparade late yesterday afternoon. The Eastern…

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Casualties. Man Drowned at Bondi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

At the City Coroner's Court yesterday the City Coroner (Mr. Jamieson) inquired into the death of Charles Henry Leslie, 25 years of age, a motor mechanic, who lived in Phillip-street,…

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Surf Tragedy. Two Boys Drowned. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 9

While pleasure-seekers were having their lunch at Hampton Beach to-day they were startled by a girl's shrill cries for help. The first impulse to regard the cries as a practical…

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Two Drowned Bathers in Trouble Girl Resuscitated Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

A drowning accident marred the Foundation Day holiday to-day. Two youths lost their lives while swimming at Hampton, and the life of a girl…

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Motorist Injured Nine Days Unconscious Armidale

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

It is nine days today since the motor accident occurred on the Hillgrove Road. F. M'Clenaghan, driver and owner of the car, who received…

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Collision. Passenger Trains. Adelaide Yards. Heavy Casualty List. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 9

One of the most serious railway accidents for many years in South Australia occurred in the Adelaide Railway station yard just after 8.40 o'clock this morning…

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Trains Collide Two Men Killed Many Others Injured ADELAIDE

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

A serious railway smash occurred at 8.30 a.m. today, when a train from Clapham collided with one from Kapunda, at the junction…

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Fractured Skull Helensburgh Accident

Evening News · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 7

James Dun[?]an, 36, of Helensburgh, fell 15 feet from a scaffolding at Helensburgh this afternoon and was then buried under about…

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Accidents at Motor Cycle Meeting. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

In cold weather, and in the presence of 3000 spectators, the Victorian Motor Cycle Club hold a meeting on the Geelong racecourse today. The track was in fair condition, and…

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Cycling Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

Keith Mitchell, 11, a school boy, residing in Ligouria-street, Maroubra, was riding a cycle along the Long Bay-road, Maroubra, last night when be collided with a motor car…

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Pearifle Accident. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

A week-end visitor, Tom Davis, was accidently shot by the discharge of a pearific. It appears he and a mate were in search of rabbits, and when crossing the railway line…

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Trotting Accidents. Driver Hurled in Air

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 9

Two accidents occurred at the Richmond trotting meeting yesterday, as a result of which two drivers were taken to Windsor Hospital…

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Pea Rifle Accident. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 10

Thomas David. 23, of Tarana district, was out shooting on Saturday, when a pea-rifie accidentally exploded. The bullet lodged in his right shoulder. He was admitted to the…

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Railway Accident Claims for Compensation ADELAIDE

The Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 7

All the people injured in yesterday's railway accident, are making good progress. Claims for personal compensation are likely to be heavy, as…

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The Adelaide Railway Accident That Killed Two Men and Injured Many Others

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 1

How the Kapunda special knocked the Clapham engine off the line. A view of the telescoped carriages, showing the extensive damage that was caused…

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Trotting Accidents at Richmond S. M. Ball and A. Reid Injured Doings in Western Districts: General Notes

Referee · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 6

The Richmond Club's meeting on Monday attracted a good crowd, but the racing was marred by two unfortunate accidents. Shortly after the start of…

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