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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1939

203 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 11

The Motorists' Corner. Official R.A.C. Notes by "Carbon." Week-end Accidents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

The first fine week-end of the season ushered itself in with a crop of road accidents involving two deaths and hospital accommodation for…

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Three Brothers Killed In Motor Cycle and Lorry Collision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 1

Three young brothers were killed in a road accident at Auburn on Saturday afternoon when the cycle outfit in which they were riding…

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Was an Accident Mr. a Butt's Death Following Truck Capsize Secuel in Coroner's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

Alfred William Thorn Butt, an electricity linesman in the employ of Bland Shire Council, and a well-known resident of West…

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More Cyclists Killed. Nearly 340 Injured During Past Quarter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 3

Pedal cyclists who were killed in road accidents during the quarter ended September 30 last, increased by 50 per cent., and those…

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20 DROWNED British Pilot Boat Aground (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

A message from London states: Twpnty were drowned (including the Captain) and the majority of apprentices, when the Liverpool…

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Killed by Tram Husband And Wife Adelaide Fatality (By Wire)' Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

A messages from Adelaide states:—Jack Caesar Boulby, aged 45 years, and his wife, Mrs, Elsie Boulby, were killed…

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Tragic Death of Robin Glasziou Fatally Injured by Car One Op First Volunteers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

Private Robin Daniel Glasziou, of West Wyalong, was fatally injured of Friday, when he was struck by a car ear the…

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Five Lives Lost Accidents in Queensland (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

A message from Brisbane slates:—Five persons lost their lives in Queensland during the week-end, as the result of…

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Level Crossing Smash Woman Critically Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 10

Miss Edith Bull was critically injured when the truck driven by her father, Mr. C. W. L. Bull, grazier, of Gala Vale, came into collision with a…

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Farmer Injured Tore Thumb Top Off

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Mr Charles Clarke, of Weethale, who was engaged hay carting, had the misfortune to have the top of one thumb torn off with a rein he…

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Farmer Fatally Injured Struck by Falling Tree

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

During a heavy storm on Tuesday, Daryl Johnston, aged 40 years, wellknown Wingham district grazier and diary farmer, sought refuge under a…

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Air Accident Six Lives Lost Report Criticises Both Pilots

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

The Air Accidents Investigation Committee report on the plane crash at Mascot on November 19, in which six persons were killed, lays the…

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Fingers Crushed In Header Cogs Serious Accident to Mr. W. A. Tait

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Tait, of "Bonnie Vale," Blow Clear, met with a serious accident whilst driving a header on his farm, early on…

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Two Officers Killed Air Force Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 3

The Air Board has notified the deaths of two officers of the RA.,A.F. on Wednesday. In an official statement it said:…

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Motor Cycles Concerned in Many Accidents Peculiarity of Early Summer Season

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 2

In six days last week six persons were killed in four accidents in which motor cycles were involved. In addition, a number of persons…

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Car Overturns Crashed Into Creek Accident Near Adelong SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

Crashing into a culvert above the Nacki Creek, five miles from Adelong on Sunday morning, a car in which two Wagga men were travelling to…

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Girl's Skull Fractured Fell Down Stairs Accident at Mirrdol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 3

Audrey Tennyson, seven-years-old daugber of Mr. Tennyson, of the Mirrool Hotel slipped at the top of stairs leading to the balcony and fell down…

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Strange Wave of Accidents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

In six days last week six persons were killed, in four accidents in which motor cycles were, involved. In addition a number of persons were…

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Six Killed In Six Days Strange Wave of Accidents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 2

In six days last week six persons were killed in four accidents in which motor cycles were involved. In addition a number of persons were…

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Claim for Damages Resulting From Motor Collision Case Part Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 2

IN THE local Small Debts Court on Tuesday a case of some interest was entered upon, when R. W. Coward proceeded against-John B. Redfern for the recovery of £50 damages to his motor car, following a collision with the defendant's car at…

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