Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Accidents, all years

Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1921

563 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 29

Father and Son Drowned Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

A fishing boat was caught in a squall and sunk at Auckland. The owner, Dale Spencer, and his five-year-old son were drowned, but four…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aeroplane Accident Dubbo

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 2

Pilot Smith,who was flying an aeroplane with passengers at the railway picnic at Dubbo, lan[?]ed on [?]ough ground. He and the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hazelgrove. Resident's Accident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

Mrs. J. Lambert, who has been bedridden for a considerable period, met with a peculiar and painful, accident. It appears that she was being moved in the bed by her…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sick and Accident Fund. Comprehensive Scheme Nearing Completion

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 2

The comprehensive sick and accident, schenie, first suggested by the Vale of Clwydd Sick and Accident Society, is nearing completion. A meeting of representatives from…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narrow Escape From Drowning

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 12

On Saturday afternoon last while bathing a paper's Flat dam, two miles from Portland, Mrs. william McSpadden had a very narrow…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Kandos News Accident at the Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 14

A[?] Hartman had his knee bad[?] [?]mmed in the coal mine this morning. While he was bringing out a set of skips his light went…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Cadia Verdict of Accidental Cause

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

At the inquest at Millthorpe into the Cadia disaster, William Taylor, who was engaged in preparing the charge that exploded prematurely,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Accidental the Cadia Calamity the Coroner's Finding Evidence at the Inquest Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

The inquiry into the Cadia disaster was opened at Millthorpe this morning before the Coroner (Mr. E. C. Hayes.)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Recent Motor Fatality (To The Editor)

National Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 3

Sir.—According to your report of the Cadia mining catastrophe, Messrs Hoskins and Sons acted in a fashion which should commend itself to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Eurythmic Injured. Falls While Cantering

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 6

While cantering on the tan, at Randwick, near the seven f[?]rlongs post, that high-class performer. Eurythmic, seemd to shy at…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Young Woman Drowned Falls From a Launch Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 1

At a pionic organised by the Croydon Presbyterian Boys' Club, Miss Eileen McCandless, 20, of Croydon-avenue, Croydon, fell from the launch…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Accident to Mail Contractor

Leader · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 4

Mr L. Perram, mail contractor between Trangle and Wambiana, met with a very severe and painful accident on Wednesday last, two miles…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

St Patrick's Day Incident the Melbourne Accident. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

A[?]ing out of the disturbance in connection wit[?] the St, Patrick's Day procession on Saturday, Patrick O'Rferdan and Joseph Butler, were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Accident at Mount David

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Mr. Ralph Lowe, of Mt. David, met with a painful accident on Monday night. When returning home from mowing a crop of lucerne he was thrown from the mowing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mr. W. C. Webb's Accident. Still on Crutches

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 19

Mr. W. C. Webb, formerly of Leaning Oak, Merrendee Road, director of the Mudgee Pastures and Stock Protection Board, and…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Washed Off the Rocks Fatality at Picnic Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 2

While picnicking at Long Bay yesterday with a party including his wife, Wilfred Burlgess, 34, of Redfern, was washed off the rocks and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Easter Fatality Motor Smash at O'connell. Medical Student Killed. Coroner's Comment on Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 2

Bathurst had its Easter tragedy On Good Friday night, about 6.45 o'clock, a super-six Hudson motorcar, carrying a party or seven…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fatality Narrowly Averted

Leader · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

At about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Roster clerk Herbert Cowden, of McLachian street, East Orange, was knocked down by a light engine in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Found Drowned. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

The body of a man was seen floating near Kirribilli this morning with sharks near it. The Water Police were informed and they set out in a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Serious Accident Farmer Seriously Injured Horses Bolt Down Steep Hill

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

Mr. Michael J. Murphy (52) a well known resident ot Rock Forest, lies in the Bathurst District Hospital in a serious condition as a result of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →