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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1941

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Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 4

We regret to learn that Mr. Jack Madeley suffered an injury while working in Mr. Gibson's mine, when he was struck by falling stone. Latest…

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Plane Crash Two R.A.A.F. Members Killed Wagga Fatality

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 1

Two airmen from Wagga Training School of the R.A.A.F. were killed on Sunday, when a plane in [?]…

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Fatal Accident on Barmedman Road One Killed, Three Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

Sergeant Bernard Foley, of the R.A.A.F. Training School at Temora, was killed early this morning, when the car in which…

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Tragic Accident Lloyd Shaw Killed. Mrs. Lou. Shaw Critically Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred last night three miles from Young as a result of which Lloyd Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs, Lou Shaw, died shortly afterwards in the Young Hospital, and the mother…

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QUANDIALLA Painful Sawmill Accident Pte. Gault Farewelled QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 7

Mr. R. Penfold, "Edaville," arrived home from the metropolis last Thursday. On Saturday, Miss P. Olsen returned…

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Tubbul Boy Dies in Middle East Killed in Accident. One of First Tubbul Boys to Enlist

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. T. Stewart, of Tubbul, have received an official message conveying the sad news that their son Jack has died ns the result of…

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Five Dead in Level Crossing Smash Shocking Fatality Near Molong Woman and Three Children Crushed in Car

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 1

TRAPPED in a coupe car when it was struck by a train at a level crossing at Larras Lee, between Molong and Cumnock, on Saturday night, a, woman and three children were killed. The driver of the car was thrown down an embankment, sustaining…

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Plane Fatality Three Men Killed Including Charles Hardy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 1

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Three men, including ex-Senator Charles Hardy, were killed when a civil plane crashed in flames in thick…

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Coroner's Inquiry Late Mr. Alf. Navin Verdict of Accidental Dsath

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 4

The Coroner, Mr. H. Kaye, J.P., commenced an inquiry into the death of the late Mr Alf Navin at Gibsonvale last week, and it was adjourned to…

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Cliff Clarke Serious Accident Arm in Chaffcutter

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. Cliff, Clarke, a member of the well-known Clarke family, of Barmedman, learned with deep regret that…

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EUGOWRA Death of Mr. Jas. Herbert Accident' to a Race Mare EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 7

Steady rain fell here over the weekend, totalling 40 points. One of the oldest Identities, of the district, in Mr. J. C. Herbert, passed…

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Shooting Fatality Boy's Accidental Death (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: Jack Gardiner, aged 16 year?, of Essendon, died in hospital yesterday, from gunshot wound…

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Train Collision at Hawkesbury Lucky Escapes (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

Four passengers were slightly injured, and others were shaken when an engine crashed into the rear of the first division of the…

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Girl Drowned Not Seen by Rescuer of Brother (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: Marie Hand, aged 8 years, was drowned in Gardiner's Creek yesterday. She was playing with her brother…

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Seven Soldiers Injured When Car Overturned (By Web) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

Seven soldiers were injured late last night when a car, in which they were travelling back to Wallgrove Camp, skidded and overturned, on the…

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Safety Bell System At Forbes Power House Overcoming Risk of Night Accidents

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

Recent complaints at staff and others regarding the possibility of accident at Forbes power house owing to only one man being on duty…

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Level Crossing Fatality Binya Man Killed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 September 1941 · page 4

Mr. James Albert Leslie (Les) Smitfi, aged 30 years, a former resident of Binya, was killed instantly, in a collision between, a charabane…

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Inflation of Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 September 1941 · page 3

Analysis has been made of a cross section of the 10,500 road accidents reported in New South Wales during the year ended June 30 last. This…

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Thrown From Horse Man Injured at Monwonga

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

A man named George Barham, employed on Mr. D. T. Herbert's property at Monwonga, was thrown from a horse on Sunday and injured his back. Forbes…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes ACCIDENTS

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 3

Despite a remarkable decrease in the number of cars on the road, accidents have not decreased in proportion. The number of people killed and injured…

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