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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

437 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 22

Surfing Fatality. Two People Drowned. BALLINA

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 7

A shocking double fatality occurred here yesterday, when two well-known local residents, Mrs. J. Piercey and Mr. J. Nott., were taken out by the…

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'Plane Crashes. Two Men Injured. BRISBANE

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 7

When a Moth 'plane dived from a height; of 30ft. at Dayboro (Queensland), the pilot (Leslie Kiewell) and a passenger (H. Reik) were injured, but…

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Man Injured. Brawl in Welcome St. Arrest Made

Western Champion · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

As the result of an altercation on the verandah of the Parkes Hotel last night about 9 o'clock, E. G. ("Curly") Austin, a railway…

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Two Drowned Fatality at Ballina (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 1

A shocking dauble fatality occurred at Balllna yesterday when two well known local residents, Mrs. J. Plercey and Mr J. Nott, were carried out by an…

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Car and Lorry Five Injured in Collision (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 1

A sensational collision between a motor car and lorry near Windsor last night resulted in live men being injured three, John Hayes, Eric…

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Bogan Gate Graziers Feeling Pinch Popular Identity Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 8

Weather conditions over the weekend were cool and dry. Graziers are now beginning to feel the pinch as teed is becoming very scarce. Considering…

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Car and Bicycle Collide in Lane Lad Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon a bicycle, ridden by Master Norman Wilder, son of Mr. and Mrs E A, Wilder, of Operator Street, and a motor car, driven by…

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Another Serious Accident. While Lopping Trees

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

Another serious accident happened on Saturday, caused while trees were being lopped for stock. Eric Seymour, son of Mr. and Mrs…

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Collision. Car and Lorry. Five Injured

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 6

A car, occupied by Allan Thomas and Mies Nash, of McLauchlan Street, Orange, was smashed practically beyond repair when it collided on the…

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Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 11

While working on the siloa at Tichborne this afternoon, Mr. A. H. Kavanagh was struck by a rope, which inflicted a nasty cut on his head. He…

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Motor Cycle Fatality Coroner’s Inquiry

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 6

Mr. C. A. Arnold, the District Coroner (Orange), on Friday held an Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Hugh…

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Another Cowra Case Injured While Removing Furniture

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 9

Before the Workmen’s Compensation Commission on Wednesday at Young, John Henry Ryan, of Cowra, claimed £250 from William P…

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Storm in City Woman Nearly Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

During a heavy rain srom which passd over the City last night. Lily Willams aged 38, was washed into a storm water channel at ultimo and…

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Plane Crashed One Dead, One Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

When, a moth plane crashed at Ayr (Queensland) William Coutts, a passenger, was crushed to death and the Dilot, Captain Linton, was seriously…

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Motor Smash. Serious Accident on Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

There was a serious smash on the Cowra Road yesterday afternoon, whereby two patients are in the Grenfell Hospital with…

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Shooting Affray Man and Woman Injured (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 1

Jealously is believed to have been the cause of a shooting affray in South Brisbane last night, when Mrs Florence Hillen, aged 29, and Albert…

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QUANDIALLA Crop of Accidents Fallow Results Footballers Prepare

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

The past week has been tone of accidents, no less than three having occurred. Whilst doing some work on top of the woolpress in his shearing…

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Terrible Accident Three Dead PARIS

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

When military aeroplanes collided above Chateauoux, one piloted by Lieut. Baret was cut in two. The debris crashed into the street and…

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Accidents

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

Our Wattamondara Correspondents writes:— The condition of Miss Nellie Whittaker, who was injured in a motor…

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Drowned in Creek Fate of Young Woman Sad Fatality (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Morning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

Olivia Tranier, 20, of Heathcote, (Victoria) was found drowned in a creek. She had gone riding and when she…

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