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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Accidents

Accidents, 1933

278 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 14

Sheep Killed Railway Collision

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 3

Two sheep were killed and several others injured in a collision between a locomotive and, 20 stationary trucks in the railway ,…

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Injured at Football Ex-Goulburn Boy's Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 April 1933 · page 3

Severe injuries were received during a football match in Sydney yesterday by Jack Townsend, the 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W…

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ACCIDENTAL Infant's Death Evidence at Inquiry

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 May 1933 · page 6

After holding an inquiry into the death, of Colin James Keenan an infant, who was found dead in bed with his mother on the…

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Two Injured in Smash

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 3

YOUNG.—As the result of a collision between a motorcar and a sulky, in Lynch Street, on Saturday night, John Chant, a salesman,…

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Mail Train Derailed Hits Landslide No One Injured Big Boulder Struck Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 5

The mail train which left Mudgee at 7.46 last night for Sydney was derailed near Excelsior, about 30 miles…

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From Everywhere a Month's Accidents

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 4

A Month's Accidents. The Superintendent of the Goulburn Ambulance last night reported to the committee that major accidents for…

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Straying Stock Reference to Recent Accident

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 May 1933 · page 4

“In view of Dr. Adam’s recent accident on the Burrowa road, which was attributed to two cows, I think something should be done with regard to…

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Fatality at Sea London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 3

The vessel Cambridge, outward hound for Australia, sank a barge in the Channel during a fog. It is believed two were drowned…

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Ashley Reed Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 6

Melbourne: Ashley Reed, who resumed riding on Monday after two months' suspension, was injured in a bad crash, involving five horses, in…

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Car and Sulky Collision Oh Bridge Mrs. Grace Admitted to Hospital

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 1

As the result of an accident about 8.30 on Monday night on the Black Bog bridge on the Good Hope road, Mrs. P. Grace, Wife…

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Accident to Mr. G. E. Coddington. Narrow Escape From Serious Injury

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 4

On Friday last, about 6 o'clock, Mr. G. E. Coddington, of "Merton," met with an accident. Mr Coddington was driving a horse and gig…

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Railway Disaster Five Persons Killed Collision Near Wimbledon Tragic Scenes Witnessed London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 5

Five people were killed this afternoon in an accident on the Southern Railway when the steam train from Waterloo station to Alton was the derailed between Wimbledon and Raynes Park and came in contact with the…

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Truck Overturned Collision On Intersection

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

Following a collision with a car at the intersection of Sloane and Mundy Streets on Friday afternoon, a light delivery truck, owned by Miciotti…

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Car Accidents Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

Two sisters named Lamrock were knocked down by a car at Brighton late last night. One was killed, but the other escaped with light injury…

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Laggan Notes Rough Rugby Match Two Players Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 3

Laggan: After a grim football struggle between Waratahs and Laggan in a "competition match at Laggan on Saturday the game…

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EXPLOSION At Chatsbury Quarry Two Men Injured Violent Blast from Forge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 3

It appears that a drill had become twisted and was sent to the blacksmith's shop to be straightened and sharpened. Shortly after it had been…

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Accident to Mr. F. Boreland

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 3

On Sunday morning last, Mr Frank Boreland met with a painful, accident Mr Boreland, who is employed by Mr Roy Coddington, of…

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Accident on Gundagai Road

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 3

A collision occurred on the Giuidagai road, a few miles out from Cootamundra, on Saturday night, between a car driven by Mr Thomas…

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The Nuisance Continues. and Accidents May Happen

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 3

The stock straying nuisance still, continues in the town, and animals can frequently be seen roaming in the main streets. In, addition to, the…

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Criticism Of Cooma Street Lighting Disproved By Electrical Engineer Graph Shows Lighting Was Satisfactory At Scene Of Accident

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 1

At the inquest held on April 13, concerning the death of a boy who died following injuries received when he was struck by a…

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