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

Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

265 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 14

Drowing Fatality In Towrodgi Creek

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

On Saturday last Mr. S. R. Musgrave, Deputy Coroner, conducted an inquest touching the death of Howard Beresford…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Man Drowned an Epic Swim

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 17

When a huge wave washed Mr. John M. B. Metcalfe (57) off the rocks at Coalcliff on Saturday afternoon, Frederick Wyatt, of Stanmore…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Sad Fatality Death of Mr. J. J. Andrews

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

It came as a great shock to the community when it became known that Mr. J. J. Andrews, Bandmaster of Wollongong Town Band, had been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Man Drowned Washed Off Coalcliff Rocks Gallant Attempt at Rescue

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12

On Saturday morning last, Mr. John Martin Bromley Metcalfe, accompanied, by his son, Lyall, 23 years, arrived by train at Coalcliff from, Leichhardt…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended the following accidents since our last issue. Unless otherwise stated the patients were conveyed to…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Fatal Car Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

One of the most shocking accidents over experienced in the district occurred about 1½ miles this side of Nowra on Wednesday afternoon last, when a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fatality at Steelworks

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

Edward Ritchie (48) labourer, residing at Coniston, married, with five children was killed at the Steelworks yesterday morning…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lorry Crashes Accident at Coalcliff

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

A crash, which might have had more serious results occurred on Tuesday, at about 2 p.m., just about 50 yards south of the bottom of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following accidents have been attended to by the Illawarra District Ambulance since last issue. Unless otherwise stated, the patients were…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Painful Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. W. Hamer, foreman mechanic at the Kiama Motor Works, sustained a painful accident while at work on Monday morning. Together with Mr. M…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Road Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, at the Court House, Wollongong, on Tuesday, touching the death of James…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Coroner's Court Wollongong—saturday (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Fatality on Port Kembla-rd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was held touching the death of Crispino Magnone. Mr. Higgins (Higgins & Brown) appeared for Captain Compton…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following cases have been attended by the Illawarra Ambulance since last issue. Unless otherwise stated, they were conveyed to their…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

BULLI — MONDAY (Before Mr. Payne, District Coroner) Fatal Motor Cycle Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted relating to the death of Francis Griffiths, 19, fitter's labourer, of Thirroul, which occurred in Bulli Hospital, on 26th…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Painful Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 2

Mr. George Counsell, a married man, whoso home Is et Nowra, sustained a painful accident at Jamberoo on Thursday morning. While at the Minnamurra…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →