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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1929

419 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 21

Car Knocks Little Girl Over Who Was at First Thought to Be Seriously Injured. Condition Now Greatly Improved

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 7

On Wednesday about lunch hour when the motor traffic to the race-course was busiest two little girls sought to cross from one side of…

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Hit a Car Sequel to Motor Cyclist’s Accident

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 8

Charles Campbell, a young man residing at Wattamondara, appeared before Mr. W. S. Bromhead in the Cowra Police Court…

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Cycle and Car Collision at Intersection Youth Admitted to Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

Mr. Clarrie Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Ford, at Yiddah, met with an accident on Saturday evening which might easily have proved more…

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Bad Luck Still Chasing Him No Rest for Ridley Cudal Fatality Recalled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 1

Cardinal Horace Ridley (38), seems to have been born under an unlucky star. A few months ago, he crashed into…

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A Mother’s Fear Turns to Joy Son Reported Seriously Injured, But Was Unharmed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 10

When William Garvin, who now lies seriously ill in the Cowra District Hospital as a result of the fatal motor smash at…

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Fatal Motor Smash Mr. Chas. Bryant Killed on Wyangala Road Another Man Seriously Injured

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 7

A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY occurred on Tuesday night last on the Cowra-Wyangala Road, when Mr. Charles Bryant, a well-known local resident, met his death, and a man named William Garvin, was seriously injured as a result of…

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Car Accident

Western Champion · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 7

While driving her car (a Dodge Victory Sedan Six) on the return journey from Orange Mrs. Jas Freebairn, of "Kirkup," had a narrow escape from…

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Motoring & Cycling Notes (Written Specially for the "Champion.") Causes of Motor Accidents

Western Champion · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 11

Interesting figures covering motor vehicle accidents in New South Wales during the past nine months, compiled by the N.R.M.A., point to the…

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Pilot Killed Fatality Near Adelaide SYDNEY, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 1

Leslie Napier Birks, 24, was killed when a Moth aeroplane crashed at Parafield, (Adelaide) yesterday afternoon…

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Motoring Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 5

Last Tuesday night Mr. R. Lamb and Mr. Fred McNamara were motoring towards Wyalong when on reaching the vicinity of Williams'…

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Motor Cycles Collide. Monday Night Accident. One Man Badly Injured

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 9

A collision between two motor cycles, one ridden by Albert Clarence Hill and the other by Don Kincher, occurred at the intersection of the…

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Four Racing Accidents. One Horse Killed. Melbourne

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 11

There were four serious falls, at Geelong race meeting yesterday. Master Meadow fell in the Hurdles and C. Black, his rider, received a…

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Causes of Motor Accidents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 4

Interesting figures covering motor vehicle accidents in New South Wales during the past nine months, compiled by the N.R.M.A., point to…

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Car Accidents Two Children Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

The little daughter, Coral, of Mr and Mrs. Hugh Sturgeon, aged 6½ years, was knocked down by a car driven by Mr. J. Caligeros, of…

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Sad Fatality On Burgooney Road Child Struck by Lorry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 2

A particularly sad fatality occurred on the Burgooney road on Tuesday evening. whereby the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs W. Rob[?] of…

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Unusual Accident Motor Truck Runaway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

An unusual accident occurred in Lachlan Street Forbes, on Tuesday last about 3 p.m. A motor truck which was standing…

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Car Accident

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 9

While driving her car (a Dodge Victory Sedan Six) on the return journey from Orange Mrs J. Freebairn, of “Kirkup,” had a narrow escape from…

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Car Collision. M.P. Injured. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 7

A car driven by Sir Douglas Mawson collided with another car near Adelaide last night. Anthony, a member of the South…

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Car Overturns. Parkes People Escape. Alectown Road Accident

Western Champion · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 7

Six residents of Parkes had a narrow escape from serious injury on Saturday night, when a car in which they were driving to…

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Sir Douglas Mawson In Motor Collision SYDNEY, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

A car driven by Sir Douglas Mawson collided with another car near Adelaide last night. A Member of the Smith Australian…

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