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

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Accidents

Accidents, 1928

331 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 17

Car Collision on the Gunning Road Suit for Damages Fails

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

All accident on the Toad to Gunning on February 6 resulted in Henry Saal, of Bowral suing Thomas William, Nelson of Queanbeyan for £70 damages…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Peculiar Accident

The Young Chronicle · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 3

An extraordinary accident betel William Hopkins, aged 16, at Mingay station, Cooloc, on Saturday last. The lad, finding he could not get…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

In Grand-Dad's Day. Coach Accident

The Young Chronicle · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 8

On Sunday afternoon as Slatyer's coach was crossing the ugly turn at the corner of Burrowa and Lynch Sts, an accident occurred which caused…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Motoring Fatality

The Yass Courier · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 6

Sorrow was expressed in Wagga on Wednesday last, when it became koo[?]n that, as a result of n motoring accident, Mrs Emily Martin, aged 60…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gunning Tragedy Little Girl Drowned Four Hours Resuscitation Fails GUNNING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 6

Joan Smith, the seven-year-old daughter of Mrs. O. L. Smith, of Bond Street, was accidentally drowned in a waterhole at the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wambanumba Accident to Mrs. Foster

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

The many friends of Mrs. H. Foster will be sorry to know that she met with a painful accident at her home during the week…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Accident at Galong

The Yass Courier · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 5

Mr. W. Roots, of Yass, met with a painful accident on Friday last. He was just about to complete his shift of firing one of the lime kilns…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Accident at Dalton

The Yass Courier · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 1

A travelling picture show proprietor named Conway was seriously burnt at the Dalton Public Hall recently when a container of benzine caught fire…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Man on the Land. Accident While Suckering Labourer's Claim Against Grazier

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 10

Albert Reginald Whitehead, labourer claimed compensation from P. R. Balgowan, grazier, Reid's Flat, in respect of injuries sustained in an…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Accident at Galong

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 9

Mr. W. Roote, of Yass, who is in the employ of Mr. F. A. McShane, met with a very painful accident on Friday last. He was just about to…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Car Accident Little Girl Killed. on Wallendbeen Road

The Young Chronicle · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

A shocking tragedy occurred on the Wallendbeen Road on Wednesday night, when a Hudson car overturned, and a little girl,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Well-Known Carrier Sued Action Fo[?] £75 Damages Fails. Sequel to Grenfell Road Accident. "Complicated Matter," Says Judge

The Young Chronicle · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 1

In an action for £75 damages sustained through an accident on the Grenfell Road last December, brought by John Joseph…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Claims for £800. Arising Out of Harden Car Accident. Heard at Young District Court

The Young Chronicle · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

A start was made at the Young District Court yesterday with the hearing of the claims for damages for £400 each by Mr and Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Items of Interest Flying Officer Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

Flying Officer Wells, one of the competitors in the aerial Derby on Saturday, was seriously injured when his plane crashed. He was reported this…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fell Into Creek Bungonia Road Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

When returning from Windellama via Bungoina at about 4.45 a.m. yesterday morning, Mr. Marsden Betts who was driving his father's Buick…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Baby Nearly Drowned

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

The second birthday, on Sunday, of the child of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Barry nearly ended in tragedy. Terence, Mr. Barry's stepson, was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Well-Known Carrier Sued Action F[?] £75 Damages Fails. Sequel to Grenfell Road Accident. "Complicated Matter," Says Judge

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

In an action for £75 damages sustained through an accident on the Grenfell Road last December, brought by John Joseph…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Hit by Car Mr. Dan McDonald Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

Struck by a car in Auburn Street late on Friday night, Mr. Dan McDonald, a well-known Goulburn resident, sustained injuries which…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Car Overturned Collision in Goldsmith St

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 1

An accident which was remarkable because no one was seriously hurt occrred at the intersection of Goldsmith and Bourke Streets shortly…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Injured by Car. Sydney

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

John Ferguson, 64, whilst crossing a roadway at Hurstville last night and knocked down and dragged along for some distance by a motor car…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →