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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1927

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 14

Mine Explosion One Killed, Another Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 1

At Lake View gold mine, Kalgoorlie, John Hurley was killed and Michael White severely injured by a charge of gelignite, which exploded prematurely…

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Nearly an Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 6

Taps were frozen yesterday morning. One lady on Camp Hill was advised by the baker to hold some burning newspapers beneath the tap to…

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12 INJURED Bus Overturns (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 July 1927 · page 1

A crowded bus overturned near Geelong last night. Twelve persons were injured, while four were admitted to hospital in a…

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Miscellaneous Nasty Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 4

Though the Hudson car in which they were riding was totally wrecked, a party of nine youngsters escaped almost without injury at Bendick…

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Serious Accident Hand in Sausage Machine

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon a serious accident befell a lad named James Falconer, aged 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Falconer, of Central…

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Fatal Accident Arrest at Tamworth

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

A telegram was received at Police Headquarters yesterday from Superintendant Beatty (Tamworth) that Roy Joseph Nicholls had been, arrested…

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Obituary Mr. J. B. Rickard. Death of Former Cowra Teacher Follows Accident

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

Mr. J. B. Rickard, a brother of Sir Arthur Rickard, and a director of Arthur Rickard and Co., Ltd., [?] on Wednesday. His death was…

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Sleeve Torn From Coat Motor Car and Sulky in Collision

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 1

A sulky driven by Mr. T. Boyd, of Stockinbingal, was returning from Cootamundra when a collision occurred with a motor car…

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Doctor Killed Another Seriously Injured (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 1

Doctor Voss, who was seriously injured in a motor car accident at Mittagong, when Dr. Miles Kite was killed, showed considerable improvement…

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A Woman's Pluck Shooting Accident Staggered to House

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

Accidentally shot through the right leg just below the knee, Mrs. H. Harvey, displayed great fortitude. She was out shooting at Windeyer…

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Mr. Allan Pritchard Injured

Western Champion · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 13

Mr. Allan Pritchard had a very narrow escape from serious and perhaps fatal injury about 5.30 on Tuesday morning, while on his way to…

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Local and General Shocking Accident at Thuddungra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 2

Mr. James Bailey left home alone for the purpose of splitting posts on his outlying property. Shortly after commencing work a large chip flew…

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Unusual Burning Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 12

When Mr. Bernie Heraghty, employed at the Premier Stores, went to the oil shed at the back of the premises about 5 o'clock on Saturday…

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Arm Almost Severed Sawmilling Accident

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 4

Whilst cutting wood with a circular saw, Harold Harrop, employed at The Rock, slipped, and his left arm came in contact with tlve saw and was…

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Remarkable Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 2

An accident of a remarkable nature occurred to Victor Reading, of Gunnedah, last week. He was engaged in a football match, and, during the…

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Mob Fight Several Injured (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 1

A mob of about 50 Italians, belonging to rival pushes, fought with feet, bottles and knives at North Melbourne on Saturday night…

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Woman Injured An Arrest Made (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 1

A telegram from Melbourne states that Mrs Mona Ewing, aged 85, was found in her room at Richmond, Victoria, with her head and face badly…

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Double Protection Provided Four-wheel Brakes Saving Many Accidents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 7

Can a stationary car kill people? No-- then stop your car quickly when an accident is eminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents occur…

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Miscellaneous Double Protection Provided. Four Wheel Brakes. Saving Many Accidents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 1

Can a stationary car kill people? No—then stop your car quickly when an accident is eminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents…

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Double Protecition Provided. Four Wheel Brakes. Saving Many Accidents

Western Champion · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 4

Can a stationary car kill people? No! then stop your car quickly when an accident is imminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents…

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