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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 22

Accident

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 9

On Sunday morning last Mr. and Mrs. C. Bull and their infant child were returning home, after spending Xmas with Mrs. Bull's parents (Mr. and Mrs…

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Several Injured When Lorry Capsized (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

Several people were injured at Vlclcrita Pase,"" IKa'Toofslja, when a motor lorry iri which they were travelling from Camperdottn to Bathurst…

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Notable Drowned Brother of J. Dooley, ex-M.L.A. Plane Searcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 10

A message from Perth discloses that the body of a man found on the beach at Fremanlle on Saturday last, has been identified as that of Jack…

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Recent Accident To Mr. J. D. Moloney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 14

At the Forbes Court, "Leonard Kali Bryant appeared in connection with the accident to Mr. D. J. Moloney, of causing bodily harm to Mr. Moloney,…

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The Air Gun Causes serious Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 14

Sorrow came to a home in Wellington as the resuit of a gift from Santa Claus. Donald, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs Morton Ledsam of…

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Girl Drowned Near Tallimba Body Recovered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

A sad drowning fatality occurred at Tallimba on Sunday morning, whereby a girl named Valery Ruby Peacock, aged 13, lost her life…

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General News Police Attack Miners. Marching Men Charged with Batons. Allegations of Brutality Against Police. Over 50 Injured. Ugly Situation in the North

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 6

Acting under instructions from Mr. Chaffey, Chief Secretary, the police made several baton charges on the northern coalfields yesterday,…

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The Air Gun. Causes Serious Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 7

Sorrow came to a home in Wellington as the result of a gift from Santa Claus. Donald, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton…

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Car and Tram Three Boys Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

Three boys were seriously injured when a motor car crashed into a tram at Petersham late last night. The tram was also damaged…

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What Is a Safe Speed Mark Venables Fined Condobolin Road Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

The question of what is a safe motoring speed was prominent in a case at the Forbes Police Court this morning, when Marcus…

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Two Killed. Another Seriously Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 6

Two men were killed and another seriously injured when a motor lorry capsized near Wallabadab on Tuesday morning. Those killed…

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Eight a Week Killed Last Year 7930 Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 12

Eight people killed weekly, and over 150 injured. Those are the startling figures shown by police census covering death…

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Four Cowraites in Bad Motor Smash. Whole Family Injured at Coogee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

A whole family were injured — two seriously — when the car in which they were travelling collided with a stationary car in Belmore…

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Facts of the Xmas Fatality Told in the Coroner’s Court. the Last of Poor Old Franz Feneslau

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

THE Coroner (Mr. H. D. Pulling) held an inquiry at the Court House yesterday morning touching the death of the late Franz ,…

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Farmers Painful Accident Kicked by Horse

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

Mr. C. C. Byrne, of Thuddungra, met with a very painful accident on Saturday last. While out with his team of horses, one kicked him on…

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Surfing Fatality. Drowned at Barrenjoey. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 7

Joseph Hampstead (40) got into difficulties while surfing at Barrenjoey Beach yesterday. Although he was brought ashore all…

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Motor Accident. Steering Gear Fails. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 7

The failure of the steering gear of a car at Mount Cameron, Tasmania yesterday, caused it to overturn into some disused mine workings, with…

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Banker Killed. Accident near Albury. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 7

When a car went over an embankment and somersaulted near Albury yesterday William James Wadmore, accountant at the Albury branch of…

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Shooting Gallery Fatality SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

David Hamilton (42) received fatal injuries in a shooting gallery, in Haymarket, last night. Alfred J. Mackay, the proprietor, is…

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Father and Son Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 1

A man named Simpson and his son were drowned when fishing on Sandy Spit at Mackay (Queensland). They were cut off by the rising tide…

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