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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 22

Fifty Stitches Serious Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 1

D.Longhurst was struck by a falling axle box at the loco sheds, Temora on saturday and his thigh was ripped open…

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Twenty Nine Killed In Mine Accident Cape Town

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 4

A cage descending, the Crown mine ran away and fell 1600 feet. Twenty eight natives were killed, and the rope being violently swayed, wrenched open…

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Two Injured 'Bus Accident. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

A motor 'bus, which was proceeding to the Town Hall, in Palmer Street, late last night, skidded on the asphalt and…

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Painful Accident Mr. L. C. Phillips Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 3

On Monday evening last Mr. Les. Phillips, of Ungarie, met with a very painful accident that could easily have had very serious results. It appears…

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Motor Smash Bank Official Seriously Injured

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

Last night a “Ford” car, owned by the Cowra Electrical Depot proprietary and driven by Mr. R. N. McDonald, collided with a stationary…

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Skull Fractured Fatal Accident at Goolagong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 10

Edward Patrick Hayden, 30, died in Canowindra Hospital on Tuesday night following a fall from a horse the previous day…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed GOOLAGONG Fatal Accident Horseman's Death

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 8

Quite a gloom was cast over the crowd which had gathered lit the sports meeting, held on St. Patrick's Day. when a horse, ridden by Mr. N…

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UNSAFE! Bitumen Roads Cause Many Accidents

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 8

Bitumen surfaced roads were condemned with no uncertain voice at Monday’s meeting of Cowra Municipal Council. It was…

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Double Tragedy. Head-on Collision. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 7

A shocking double tragedy occurred at Gladesville last night, the victims being John Newtown, aged 24 years, and Miss Zillah Hinshelwood,…

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Killed by Falling Limb. Fifield Accident. Fuller Particulars

Western Champion · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 3

While going home from his work on Monday evening during a severe thunderstorm Harry Ensor (aged 19), was killed by a fallen limb, which was…

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Local and General Motor Accidents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

There were two motor accidents yesterday iu practically the same spot on the old Forbes road, about two miles from town…

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Shocking Fatality Father and Two Children Burnt

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 5

Mr. O'Malley's residence, about 11 miles from Trundle on the back Parkes road was destroyed by fire a little after 7 O'clock last night. We gather…

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Schooner Capsizes. Thirteen Natives Drowned. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 9

Thirteen natives were drowned recently in Mandated Territory when a schooner capsized. Five others succeeded in reaching the shore in an…

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Brutal Assault. Man Seriously Injured. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 9

A man believed to be George French aged 45, was driven to Sydney Hospital last night. The driver of the taxi then disappeared…

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Trucks Break Away. Another Mountain Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 2

Nine trucks broke away from a goods train about half a mile on the Sydney side of Lawson railway station shortly before 5 a.m. on…

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Peculiar Fatality Scissors Causes Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

While playing in a school ground at Brisbane, Beryl Connell, a 7 year old pupil, fell on the scissors she brought with her sewing lesson. They…

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Severe Storm Many Sheep Drowned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 9

A storm of extraordinary intensity swwept through Granbury Bu[?]dett and Toogon on Monday week. As much as five inches were registered at one…

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Camp Tragedy Injured Man Dies Mysterious Wounds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 5

A remarkable tragedy has occurred at Barraba, and the police are endeavoring to find a solution of its strange circumstances…

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Burning Accident To Mr. B. Wililams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

Mr. Bert Williams, local Manager for Messrs Wright Heaton and Co. Ltd met with a rather serious and very [?]ainful accident on Tuesday night…

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Three Dead Terrible Accident at Trundle Petrol Explosion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

A terrible tragedy occurred at Victoria Park, about 12 miles from Trundle on Tuesday night, when Keith O'Malley, aged eight, and…

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