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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 22

Painful Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 4

A man named Forsythe, while working on the new Fitzgerald's Bridge, had his hip badly cut, and his face lacerated when he was hit by a jack…

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Swept Under Lorry Man Badly Crushed Accident Near Tullamore

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 4

A man named Hodgson, employed at Mr. A. E. Miller's sawmill near Tullamore, met with a serious accident in a simple manner…

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Painful Accident Child Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

On Wednesday evening of last weel: Master Hector Palframan son of Mr and Mrs J. G. Palframan, of Winnun-1 ga, was admitted to the Uagarie…

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GOOLAGONG Cyclist Injured Eugowra Road Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

On Monday night scattered, showers, fell in parts of the district, and from 20 to 25 points were registered. The weather is warm and sultry…

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Eleven Drowned Big List of Cassualties

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 12

Eleven persons;were drowned in various parts. of the Commonwealth during, the past week end, and.there were five other fatalities…

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Eyes Injured

Western Champion · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 4

Arthur Root, employed by Mr. Geo. Farnie, received severe injuries to his eyes this morning, when some spirits of salts which he was using in…

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Boy Drowned Tumut Fatality TUMUT

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 4

James Freligos, 14, was bathing in the river at Tumut with three, companions, when he got out of his depth and was drowned…

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Brave Rescue of Drowning Man. Picnic Party's Experience

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

A picnic party to Jugiong on Sunday was almost marred by a tragedy, Albert Metcalfe, of Naysmyth-street, Young, being saved from…

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Fell in Creek. Woy Woy Fatality. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 9

Mrs. Kathleen Copeland (64) was paddling in a creek at Woy Woy when she suddenly overbalanced and fell face downwards in the water, and…

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Drowned while Fishing. Point Danger Tragedy. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 9

Edward Hughes was drowned while fishing off the rocks at Point Danger, Coolangatta. His companion saw him drown, but…

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Fell From Train Girl Critically Injured. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 4

Iris Beddow met with a shocking accident when, finding she was being over-carried from Hurlstone Park, she tried to alight at Dulwich Hill station…

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Drowning Fatality Coroner's Opinion

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 7

"I am of the opinion that this case amply illustrates the need of tuition in swimming and artificial respiration, and it should be a…

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Train Strikes Car. Four Killed; Five Injured. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 7

Four people were killed and five injured when a motor car, in which they were travelling, was struck by a train at a level crossing near Werribee…

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Four Killed and Five Injured Train and Car at Level Crossing Shocking Fatality in Victoria (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Four people were killed and five injured when a motor car in which they were travelling was struck by a train at a level crossing near Werribee, Victoria, last night. The dead are: Mrs. Marie Ferguson; Mrs. Vivian Warner aged…

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Spirit of the Road Showmen's Tribute Train Fatality Recalled

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

Travelling showpeople form a community apart from their fellows, and perhaps because of their calling, which brings them…

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Saturday Afternoon Collision Between Sulky and Motor Car. Shafts Pierce Hood of Car

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon Mr. Herbert Newham, who is employed on road work at Morongla, was driving a horse and sulky…

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Horse Breaks Both Hind Legs in Collision with Motor Car. a Sunday Afternoon Occurrence

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

The quiet afternoon drive which Mr. C. Core was enjoying with his wife and four children on Sunday last had a somewhat…

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Norman Brown Accidentally Shot Echo of Rothbury Riot (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

The West Maitland Coroner to-day found that Norman Brown was accidentally shot during the quelling of a riot at Rothbury…

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One Killed. Two Others Injured. Motor Fatality at v Dubbo. Dubbo

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 7

Jack Tighe (35.), was killed, and William Burton (20) and Joseph Gilbert (25), were seriously injured when a car, overturned on the…

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Girl Drowned Fatality at Temora Brother's Premonition (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 1

Robinia Mary Tucker, aged 15, was drowned while bathing in a waterhole two miles from Temora. Her brother had previously warned…

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