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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1933

966 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 49

Railway Fatality

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1933 · page 12

John Stewart (65), of Stuart Town, was killed instantly when struck on the head by the buffer of an engine near Stuart Town on…

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Cullen Mine Fatality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 2

At an inquiry into the death of James Tattersall, who was killed by a fall of 'Hops" at the Invincible Colliery, Cullen Bullen, on…

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Miners Injured

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 8

An accident occurred at the Mt Stewart mines at Leadville on Saturday, 4th inst. when two miners were burled by a fall of earth…

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Girl Injured Bitten by Dog

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 6

Edna Murray, a schoolgirl, was savagely attacked by a cattle dog at Baan Ba[?]near Gwabegar, and is now in Narrabri Hospital. The…

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A Terrible Experience Injured Man in Heat Perth

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 2

With his knee fractured, Robert E[?]right of Mount Dick, near Northam, [?] for nine hours exposed to the [?]listering sun, while in the shade the…

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Boy Injured Attempt to Retrieve Cricket Ball SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 1

Harold Ferguson (14), of Pyrmont, was discovered at 1 o'clock this morning lying, unconscious in a shed at No. 23 wharf, Pyrmont. He had fallen…

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Rodeo Accident

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 2

Whilst competing at the rodeo at the Show Ground on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Allan Morgan, a well known young Raglan resident,…

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Found Unconscious Coonamble Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 7

Found lying unconscious on the Carinda road, about eight miles from Coonamble with a car standing nearby last week, Mr. Roy…

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Motor Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 4

ROY Pincham, of "Nebraska," Coonamble, was found on the Carinda road, about seven miles from town, in an unconscious…

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Peculiar Accident

Leader · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 2

An accident occurred at the Gympie (Q.) electric light works last week, resulting in remarkable injuries to two of the employees. A Diesel spray,…

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Accident at Kinburndale

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 2

Mr. B. Halloran met with a very painfull accident at Winburntdale Cam while, engaged in concrete work. He placed his hand on a truck line above…

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Drowned in Dam. Young Orange Resident

Leader · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 2

The body of Thomas Francis Weeks (19), Byng Street, Orange was recovered from six feet of water in a dam near Payne’s slaughteryards on…

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Lorry Overturns Two Persons Injured

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 3

When a motor lorry overturned on the Perthville Road about five miles from Bathurst yesterday Allan Kilby (23) of The Lagoon, and Ronald…

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Jockey Seriously Injured Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 1

Jockey O. Callinan was admitted to a private hospital to-day suffering from a fractured right thigh and severe shock received when his mount Fulfill…

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Shocking Fatality. Old Man Falls Down Shaft

Leader · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 1

Mr John [?] who was known [?] The Father of Sunny Corner, met with a [?] death last week by falling down a shaft [?] feet deep. It…

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Late Mr. John Reilly Verdict of Accidental Death a Sunny Corner Tribute

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 4

Mr. John Reilly, whose body was. found in a deep shaft on the Big Hill at West Mitchell, was universally liked and respected. Although 82 years…

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Drowning Fatality Coroner's Inquest

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 7

An inquest was held by the district coroner. Mr J. Yule, at Bilkenyah Farm, near Coolah, on the 8th instant into the cause of death…

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Orange Tragedy Young Man Drowned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 2

A drowning tragedy occurred at Orange on Monday, when the body of Thomas Wicks, 19. of Byng-street, was found floating in a dam…

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Yamble's Day Out Drowned Car Engine Konks Out

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 12

THE drowned rat is not anuncommon sight in the Gulgong district, but a drowned motor car Is…

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Washed Off Rocks a Fisherman Drowned Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 2

John Baker, a married man of Maroubra, was drowned when he was washed off the rocks while fishing near the Coast Hospital. this…

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