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Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]

23 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about a coroner’s inquest regarding the drowning of a man in a boating accident, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] Coroner’s inquest. An inquest was held before Mr. Alfred … [Read more...] about Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]

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A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]

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[Editor: This article, about the rescue of a group of people from drowning, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] A heroic rescue. — One of the bravest and most successful efforts to save life that has … [Read more...] about A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]

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A Western Australian Grace Darling [letter to the editor, 31 January 1877]

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[Editor: This letter to the editor, from H. C. Barnett, about a Western Australian heroine, was published in the “Our Open Column” section of the The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA), 31 January 1877.] A Western Australian Grace Darling. To the Editor of the … [Read more...] about A Western Australian Grace Darling [letter to the editor, 31 January 1877]

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Back from death: Rescuer and rescued meet: A dramatic story [19 July 1909]

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[Editor: An article about the heroism of Joseph Davis in a mining accident. Published in The Argus, 19 July 1909.] Back from death. Rescuer and rescued meet. A dramatic story. Bendigo, Sunday. — The heroism displayed by Joseph Davis in connection with the accident … [Read more...] about Back from death: Rescuer and rescued meet: A dramatic story [19 July 1909]

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Heroic miner boldly faces death to save his mate [17 July 1909]

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[Editor: An article about the heroism of Joseph Davis in a mining accident. Published in The Argus, 17 July 1909.] Heroic miner. Boldly faces death. To save his mate. Bendigo, Friday. — A sensational accident occurred at the Goldfields Consolidated mine, Diamond … [Read more...] about Heroic miner boldly faces death to save his mate [17 July 1909]

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