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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 22

Jockey Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

J. Langham, a leading lightweight Western jockey, was thrown while riding a Backwood colt in work at Orange racecourse, fracturing his…

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Train-car Collision. Three Persons Killed. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 9

Three persons were killed and four injured in a collision at, Wivenhoe railway station, Tasmania, between a motor car and a train…

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Farmer's Lucky Escape. Concrete Tank Bursts. Torrent of Water Hurls Him to Earth. Accident at Thuddungra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

Although he is in hospital with a broken ankle bone, and severe abrasions to the leg, Charles Day, farmer, of "Hampton Court,"…

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Hit Post Car Crash Four Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

When a car hit a telegraph pole on the South Condobolin Road last Christmas Eve, the driver, Mark Venables, and three…

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Sensational Motor Accident Car Falls Over Darby’s Falls Bridge Into Lachlan.one Man Rather Badly Injured

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Three Cowraites employed at Wyangala had a startling experience yesterday morning about 5.30, which they are not likely to forget in a…

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Baby Killed Several Persons Injured Orange Road Crash

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 3

John Allan Appleby, aged four months, was killed and several persons were injured as the result of a car crashing into a culvert…

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Walked in Sleep Fatality at Lewisham Body Beneath Window (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

Mrs Ada Sophia Peifer, 75, was found yesterday huddled on the ground beneath her bedroom window at Lewisham…

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Old Resident Fatally Injured Through Being Thrown Out of His Sulky. Sad End of Poor Penselau

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

As the result of being thrown from his sulky on Boxing Day the death occurred in the Cowra District Hospital the following day of a very old…

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Motor Accident Lorry Overturns Cabramatta Man Injured

Western Champion · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

About 7 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Charles Bull, of Cabramatta, Road, Cabramatta, with his wife and three children, was on his way from…

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Airman Injured. Victorian Smash. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 7

Plying Officer Ryan, of the R.A.A.F., was critically injured in a serious crash at Laverton, Victoria. The machine was completely wrecked…

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General News Petrol Blaze. Well Known Jockey Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Severe burns on the face, chest and arms were sustained by James Simpson (22) well known jockey, when a quantity of petrol ignited at…

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Surfing Accident Sunday's Record

Western Champion · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 6

On account of the heavy nature of the surf accidents on Sydney's beaches were frequent yesterday. While surfing at South Styne at noon,…

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Drowning Fatality At Burgooney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

A sad drowning fatality occurred at Uurgooney on Sunday, 22nd ultimo, when a boy named Edward Michen lost his lite, (writes our correspondent)…

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Drowning Tragedy Father's Fight for Life SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 5

When a 12ft. sailing boat capsized in Raigitoto Channel (New Zealand), Henry Burnitt (63) lost his life. The latter and his son clung to the…

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Farmer Injured Missed Death by Inches Tank Bursts

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

Although he is in the Sacred Heart Hospital at Young, with a broken ankle bone and severe abrasions to the leg, Charles Day,…

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Struck by Log Lorry Driver Injured Others Escape

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

On Sunday, Charles Bull, of Cabramatta Road, Cabramatta, with his wife and three children, was journeying from Condobolin…

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Officer Injured In Victorian Crash Machine Wrecked (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

Flying Officer Ryan, of the R.A.A.F. was critically injured [?] a serious crash at Laverton (Victoria). His machine was wrecked…

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Italians Injured By Explosion in Quarry Gelignite Used (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

Two Italians were badly iujurea when a quantity of gelignite exploded in Bradford Colliery, Victoria…

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Women Killed And Girl Injured Car Smashed to Fragments (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

In a level crossing accident In Newreport of the recent happenings to be incorrect. Hodgson were killed and a girl aged…

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Baby's Death Terrible Injuries Burning Accident at Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 7

Lillian May Sutton, aged three years, died in the Forbes Hospital on Sunday following a burning accident at Eugowra on Friday…

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