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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1929

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Accidents

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 12

Since last issue the Ambulance has attended the following cases:— January 12th—William Webb, Wollongong, collapsed whilst at work at…

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Accidents

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. Roy Taylor, employee of the Main Roads Board, on Monday, shortly after work commenced at the foot of Eureka Hill, in lifting a spawl,…

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A Lucky Lad. Rescued From Drowning

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 11

On Tuesday night a lad, who cleared off when rescued, without giving his name, had a narrow escape from drowning…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 15
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended to the following accidents since our last issue:— January 18th.—John North, of…

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Thirroul. Serious Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 15

Widespread regret was expressed in the town on Friday last, when word was received that Mr. Keith Higgins had been seriously injured…

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Peculiar Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 11

A man named M. Hopkins was sitting on the rail of a bridge at Mount Kembla on Sunday night, and leaned back to get something out of his…

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Not Stopping When Accident Ocurred

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

William Storey Potts did not appear to answer a charge of not stopping when an accident had occurred at Wollongong, on December 26, and the…

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Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

A motor accident which may have, resulted in serious consequences occurred at the intersection of Smith and Kembla Streets, late on Saturday…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 14

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended to the following accidents since our last issue:—January 2th—Herman Fisher, of…

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Diving Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 9

George Maurice Curtis sustained severe injuries to his head, while diving in Towrodgi lagoon, on Sunday afternoon, and sustained scalp…

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Motor Accidents Man Killed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 27

Last week-end was remarkable for an unusual number of motor accidents, including a fatal one. Henry Williams (49), foreman…

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Bathing Fatality. at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a number of young people were bathing at the dam near the Old Helensburgh Station, amongst them being Bernard Sweeney…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 11

February 6th, George Sloan, aged 8 years, of Wollongong, suffered a compound fracture of the great toe on the left foot, whilst playing. He was…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 13
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended to the following accidents since last issue:— February 1st.—Edward Kaye, aged 3…

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Serious Accident. Leg Amputated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

On Sunday Mr. Alfred Wingate, son of Mr. J. Wingate, of Wollongong, was riding a horse in Swan Street, when the animal bolted. At it neared the…

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A Motor Accident. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 9

Sir,—I desire to draw attention to a motor accident that happened on the Port Kembla Road, near the Swan-street end…

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Accidents at Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

A dramatic climax to the Tradesmen's Trot on Friday, was the capsizing of Mr. W. Watson's trotting when leading in the final heat…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 14

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended to the following accidents since our last issue:—February 8th—Fred D'Aran, of…

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