Boy Drowned at Blackheath Pool Complained of Chest Pains
Unknown to scores of swimmers who were enjoying themselves in the Blackheath Pool on Monday, a 13- year- old boy…
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Well-known Cricketer Injured
Mr. George McCall, of Blackheath, dislocated his shouder and injuted his elbow on Saturday afternoon last, when he tripped while chasing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Accident at Hinkler Park Woman Injured in Fall on Steps
Mrs. Elisabeth Smith, aged 60, a visitor residing at Wills Street, Kingswood, is receiving treatment at the Ansae. Memorial Hospital for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boy Injured Whilst Riding on Motor Lorry
Whilst riding on the back of a lorry which was proceeding down Waratah Street, Katoomba, a 12-year-old boy, Frederick Rogers,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →3 Men Injured Car Smashed at Medlow
Three men were injured and their small car completely wrecked at Medlow Bath on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Youth Breaks Leg Accidents
William Bradley, aged 21, of Pottery Enclosure, Lithgow, received a fractured left leg when his motor bike crashed in Katoomba St…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Youth's Tragic Death Injured While Diving
George Neville Ramshaw, 19 years of age, died, in the Anzac Memorial Hospital on Thursday night as the result of injuries…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Learn to Swim Too Many Drowning Fatalities
"There are far too many drowning fatalities each summer, and all parents would be well advised to see that their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Railway Crossing Accident
Jack Dugan, of "Derryvale," Station Street, Blackheath, was also hurt at the railway crossing. He was knocked off his bike by a car…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Week-end Accidents Old Man Knocked Down at Railway Gates
Jacob Morris (77) was knocked down by a motor car at the railway crossing at l1.45 a.m. on Saturday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Injured at Play
Ken Muggleston, while at play in the school grounds during recess, collided with another lad. He sustained a broken nose as a result…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swimming Fatality Inquest at Katoomba
The inquest was held this week into the death of George Neville Bamshaw, aged 19, of Maryville, Newcastle who died last month, after injuries received whilst during into the Katoomba swimming pool…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Accident at Mt. Victoria Colin Benham Injured
Victor Cripps, a resident of Hartley Vale, while driving along the Great Western Highway near Mount Victoria, about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hit and Run Local Lad Injured
The courts should deal severely with hit-and-run motorists. Accidents will happen, whichever side is to blame; but nothing excuses the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Road Accident Pedestrian Injured Near Woodford
While walking along the road towards Woodford on Saturday night, Laurie Calder, 20, was knocked down by a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Car Driver Injured Fractured Arm
Mr. G. R. Cannon, hon. secretary of the Katoomba-Leura Chamber of Commerce, was the victim of a nasty accident on Saturday evening…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Accident Fall From Building
The tragic death of Mr. John Sidney Kelton of Woolahra on Sunday morning at Katoomba has touched the hearts of a great many…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →One of the Best Easter Holidays! Heavy Road and Rail Traffic Few Accidents
Easter, 1939, will go down in the records as one of the best ever experienced by the Mountains. Everywhere accommodation was at a premium, and a record number was under canvas at Blackheath and Katoomba. Road traffic was the heaviest…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Accidental Death Workman's Fall From Building
Mr. H. J. Caton, the District Coroner, inquiried into the circumstances surrounding the death of John Sidney Kelton, at Katoomba…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Deal Launched for Road Safety Accident Figures Have "Turned Corner"
In the first six months of the present financial year—from June to December last—there was a reduction of 13 per cent, in the number…
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