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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1922

133 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 7

Two Accidents

Western Champion · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 13

Eden Coulston, aged 16 years, was bathing in a dam on the Back Yamuna road when he struck his right foot against a snag below the water level…

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Motor Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 13

Joe Elias, a well-known Syrian resident, was accidentally knocked down by a motor car, near the Railway institute on Thursday night. The…

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An Accident

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 3

“ I understand,” remarked the reporter to the manager of a railway noted for the unpunctuality of its trains. “ that there was an accident on your railway last night.”…

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An Accident

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 November 1922 · page 7

"I understand," remarked the reporter to the manager of a railway noted for the unpunctuality of its trains," that there was an accident on your railway last night."…

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Drowned in Stock Dam John Michael Tier Fatality at Cootamundra

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 12

A fine young citizen. John Tier aged 18½ who drives the baker's cart for Mr Nesbitt, by whom his father is employed as baker, was…

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The Unlucky Thirteen. A Remarkable Accident

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 6 December 1922 · page 2

An accident happened on Saturday evening in which no less than thirteen persons were concerned, which might easily have been attended with…

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Young Man Drowned

Western Champion · Thursday 7 December 1922 · page 15

The District Coroner, Mr. D. Geddes, held an inquiry at "Rockleigh," Grmningbland, on the 1st. inst. into the circumstances attending the death…

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Painful Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 7 December 1922 · page 15

Mr. A. Schnabel, one of the workmen engaged in the demolition of the old Star Hotel, met with a nasty accident on Tuesday. Part of one of the…

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Driving Accident Claim made to Shire

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 December 1922 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, a letter was received from Mr. M. Gleeson, stating that on the night of the…

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Man Drowned Attempt to Recover Motor Car

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 2

Dubbo.—Mr. Charles Morley a well known farmer, of Geurie, was drowned while attempting to cross Crabtree Creek in a car…

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Forbes Fires Three in a Week a Fireman Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 4

Forbes people will now be able to rest contentedly in their beds for a little while, as the standing rule here that three fires follow any outbreak…

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Railway Smash Many Killed and Injured (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 1

Vancouver, Dec., 14th.— Ten were killed and 30 injured in a collision between a passenger train and a switsh engine at…

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On Rocks Wreck of Large Steamer Rescue of Crew of Fifty Accident During Fog San Francisco, Dec. 12

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 14

The Orteric is stranded on Fish Rock, 70 miles north of San Francisco. The vessel ran on the locks…

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Fatal Burning Accident. Little Thomas Fee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 December 1922 · page 4

The little son, Thomas Bernard of Mr. and Mrs. James Fee, died in the District Hospital on Tuesday, as a result of injuries from…

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