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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1928

237 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 12

Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 3

Mr. Mack Miller, son of Mr. J. M. Miller, Rose Valley, met with a nasty accident on Thursday last riding on the farm. He was jumping a narrow part…

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Ambulance Man Receiver Surprise. When Attending to Injured Man

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

When the call came to the Wollongong Ambulance Station on Saturday night for the Ambulance to be sent to a man injured near Fairy Meadow…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 13
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra Ambulance attended to the following accidents since last issue:— 20th instant—Mrs. Marks, of Five…

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Pedestrians on the Roadway. Another Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

John Densdale, of Russell Street, Balgownie, was walking along the Main South Coast Road at Fairy Meadow at 10 p.m. last Saturday night, when he…

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Accidents

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 12

The Ambulance has attended the following accidents during teh week:— April 27th.—Septimus Jones, Wollongong, sustained in[?]ries to the right…

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Painful Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

B. Murphy, son of Mr. Murphy, of Bass Point, met with a severe accident yesterday morning on the farm, while using a mowing machine. While…

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Accident at Shellharbour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

Mr. Brian Murphy, son of Mr. Tom Murphy, of Dunmore, Shellharbour, had the thumb and two fingers severed from his left hand last Friday morning…

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Brief Mention. Accident at Fairy Meadow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

Many drivers of horse-drawn vehicles neglect to give the necessary traffic signs, and as a result cause accidents. Such a case happened at Fairy Meadow…

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Accident at Power House

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

Whilst working at the Government Power House, Port Kembla, Tom Turner was hurt by a ladder falling on him, first aid was rendered and he was…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following accidents have been attended by the Illawarra District Ambulance since our last issue:— May 4th—Charles Tickle, of Bourke…

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A Motor Accident. Subsequent Court Proceedings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 10

At the Wollongong police court on Monday Charles Woods was charged (1) that he did drive in a manner dangerous to the public and (2) did drive…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 15

The following accidents were attended to by the Illawarra Ambulance during the week:— 12th—Joseph Edgar, of Towrodgi,…

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Painful Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday while engaged in the work of erecting telegraph wires at Jerrara, Mr. Charles Shaw, of the permanent staff, received a painful injury…

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Serious Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 2

Sympathy is felt for Mrs. Phil. Collins, of Jamberoo, for the pain and suffering caused by an accident on Monday morning, in which she was burnt…

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Unfortunate Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 2

Winston, the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Bailey, Gerringong, 18 years, while riding on the farm on Friday last, met with an accident which is likely to…

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Fatality at Port Kembla. Sailor Killed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 13

At the Court House, Wollongong, on Tuesday, the Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, J.P., conducted an inquiry into the death of Joseph Shields, a seaman,…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

The following accidents were attended to by the Illawarra Ambulance since last report:— May 19—Robt. Owens, No. 4 Camp…

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