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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1934

223 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 12

Man Shot Caragabal Accident Caused by Dog

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 5

A dog is blamed for causing the accidental shooting of a man at Caragabal last Friday in peculiar manner…

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Remarkable Accident To Locomotive

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 2

A remarkable accident happened to the mixed train from West Wyalong to Lake Cargelligo on Wednesday afternoon last. Shortly after leaving…

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News & Notes Forbes Burning Accident

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 June 1934 · page 2

Miss Alice Brown, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Brown, of Borbes, was badly burned about the. body when her clothes…

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Death of Grazier From Injuries in Accident (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 1

John Edward Terry, a grazier, of Curlewis (the husband of the well known Sydney aviatrix) who was injured when his utility truck…

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Serious Accident To Mr. J. Purtell Knocked Down by Car Still Unconscious in District Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 4

As the result of injuries received on Saturday morning last, Mr. John Purtell, of West Wyalong, is in a serious condition in the…

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Accidents at Randwick Increase Bookmakers Profits

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 June 1934 · page 2

When Miss Notava dropped out of the Winter Plate like a non stayer at Randwick on Saturday her backers were surprised, none more so…

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Accidents at Randwick Increase Book Makers' Profits

Western Champion · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

When Miss Nottava dropped out of the Winter Plate like a non-stayer at Randwick on Saturday her backers were surprised. None more so than…

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Stopped Train Finger Amputated Unusual Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

Waving the Griffith train to a standstill about two miles on the Temora side of Binya, Mr. Fred Tu[?]r, railway linesman, of Griffith, was…

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Power House Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Smith, Shire Clerk reported to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, that Mr. C. Lee, shift Engineer, had four…

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Randwick Accidents Increase "Bookies'" Profits Stewards Make Inquiries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 7

When Miss Nottava dropped out of the Winter Plate like a non-stayer at Randwick on Saturday her backers were surprised. None…

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Boy Drowned In Creek at “Fe[?]ton.”

Cowra Free Press · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 6

When. Mrs. Tom Pinner called her little girl from play on Wednesday last and told her to bring brother Victor home with her, the former…

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Two Drowned Fishing at Bondi (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 1

In connection with the Bondi drownings, police believe that the men were Herbert Henry Foote, aged about 52 years, and Charles William Schulz…

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Five Drowned Venetian Fatality VENICE

Western Champion · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 1

Five people were drowned in front of St. Mark's Square in Venice last night when a steam ferry crashed into a launch carrying a family of six…

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Liner Sinks Panic Among Passengers Several Injured LONDON

Western Champion · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 1

The 14,690-ton German liner Dresden, which ran on the rocks near June Island, sank this morning…

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ACCIDENTS Tullamore District Fell Down Shaft

Western Champion · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 10

An employee of Mr. J. McAueney had the misfortune to gash his finger rather badly while, lopping trees, and had to seek medical attention…

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Motor Smash. Motor Smash. Two Men Seriously Injured on the Pullabooka Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 June 1934 · page 2

A terrific impact with a tree—the only one on the road within three miles—the front of the car almost wrapped round the trunk of the tree…

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Tullamore Mining Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 2

Mr. A. Watson, a miner employed at the Lightning mine at Tullamore, was walking to work recently when he accidentally fell down a shaft 48…

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Goolagong Accidents Lucky Escape GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 6

What might have been a very serious accident occurred on the Canowindra Road last Wednesday evening, when the steering gear failed in…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Britain's Accident Figures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 4

In the first quarter of this year there was a very serious increase in the number of street accidents in Great Britain, as compared with the…

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Girl Injured Gashed Leg With Axe WIRRINYA, Wednes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 1

Playing at her home on Wednesday of last week, little Jessie Dunford, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dunford, of…

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