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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

290 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 15

West Wyalong Bookmakers Injured When New Sedan Car Overturned Two Men Admitted to District Hospital Party Going to "Tin Hare" Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 4

When a new Oldsmobile sedan car, owned and driven by Mr. Percy Sams, of West Wyalong, overturned three miles the other side of Weethalle early on Friday evening last, the occupants were lucky to have escaped without more serious injuries…

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A Sad Holiday Tragedy Comes to Grenfell Family. Mr. Dudley Boreham Drowned While Surfing. Lifesavers Recover the Body

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 2

It is with very great regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. Dudley Boreham, who was drowned yesterday while surfing at Moruya…

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Left Leg Broken Mrs. W. H. Simpson Meets With Bad Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 2

Mrs. W. H. Simpson, was unfortunate last night, being knocked over by a motor car as she was on her way to the pictures, the accident…

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Drowning Fatality Tragic Happening at Moruya Mr. Dudley Boreham's Death

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 1

The sad news was received in town on Wednesday night that Mr. Dudley Borcham, aged 33, son of Mr. G. A. Borcham, of Mylandra…

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The Old Goldfields Adieu to Tambaroora No. 9 (Copyright) Weighing the Gold— the Golden Safe—a Reefing Fatality— a Serious Joke— Tin-kettlers—school Cricket—conclusion Weighing the Gold

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 7

The digger reached his doorstep, His gold was in his dish, And his children gathfered round him for a peep;…

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Failed to Stop After Accident Temora Carrier Before Court Magistrate Outlines Driver's Responsibility In Accordance With New Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

In the first case to be heard in the Ungarie Police Court for failing to stop his vehicle after an accident had occurred, Joseph Reneker, carrier, Temora, was fined £1 with costs amounting to £4 1s, in default 11 days with hard labor…

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Accident Severe Nerve Strain

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

Mr. J. L. Mitchell, of the well-known firm of J. R. Sealey, of William street, met with a nerve racking and unusual accident last Wednesday night…

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Parkes Swimmer Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

At noon on Sunday an accident occurred at the Parkes swimming pool, Don. Smith, son of Mr. Ted Smith, of Talbot Street, was swinging on the…

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"Two-up School" Raided at Forbes Hit Utility, Then Tree Truck Driver Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. George Wing, a market gardener, of Forbes, suffered injuries to his chest when his motor truck struck a tree immediately…

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Accident

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

At the Parkes Olympic pool on Sunday Don Smith, son of Mr. Ted Smith, of Talbot Street, was swinging on the three metres diving board…

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Grenfell Man Drowned in Surf Tragic Ending to Holiday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 5

Whilst enjoying a vacation at Moruya, tragedy came swiftly and suddenly, to the Boreham family of Grenfell, when Mr. Dudley…

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Leg Badly Smashed Mr. Jack Wales Seriously Injured. Knocked Over By Lorry

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon Mr. Jack Wales received a very badly fractured thigh and other injuries when he was knocked down by a lorry…

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Four Persons Drowned in State's Worst Surf Tragedy Change In Current Sweeps 200 People To Sea Elderly Man Gives Life For Girl

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

THE worst surfing tragedy in the history of the State occurred on Bondi Beach on Sunday afternoon, when a sudden change in the current swept nearly 200 persons out of their depth in a very heavy surf Despite gallant rescue efforts by…

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Another Car Accident Proved Fatal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

R. B. Cousins, of the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, who was injured in a car driven by Mallcolm A. G. Hobson, of the Sanitorium Health…

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Painful Accident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

On Tuesday Mr. George Simpson, of "Ipswich," Cowra Road, Was admitted to the hospital suffering from a painful accident to his right thumb…

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Traffic Accidents 311 Deaths in Melbourne Last Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

Despite the introduction of a next traffic code to minimise traffic accidents 311 person; died in Melbourne last year from injuries received in…

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Lucky Traveller Stick Causes Accidental

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

When a stick lying on the ground punctured the rear tyre of his sedan car, causing it to overturn, 14 miles from Deniliquin, Mr. McNair, a…

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Truck Capsizes Girl in Hospital Accident Near G'gong GOOLAGONG, Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

A truck driven by Mr. Ken. Nelligan while on his way to the pictures at Cowra on Thursday, skidded in some loose gravel about 14 miles from…

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Fishermen Drowned When Boat Capsized (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

A cable from Hobart states that two fishermen, Edward Brundel, aged 30 years and William Grant aged 48 years, were drowned, when…

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Brisbane- Tragedies Man and Boy Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states that William Nicholas, aged 36 years, a farmer of Town Mount near Nambour was drowned at…

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