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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Accidents

Accidents, 1946

103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Three Injured by Car

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 1

While walking along Dowling Street about 7.30 p.m. on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Wilga Allison and their daughter, Robin, were struck by a car from…

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Hand Crushed by Heavy Bucket Accident on Tinfield; Miner Claims Compensation for Injuries

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 2

The sequel to an accident on the Gibsonvale tinfield was heard at West Wyalong before the Workers' Compensation Commission, when George Frederick Sheehan claimed compensation…

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Riots in Bombay Ugly Situations 150 Killed, 600 Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 1

A message from Bombay states:—Uneasy quiet reigned over Bombay last night. where the situation re mains ugly, according to agency…

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One Killed, Eight Injured In Lett River Road Smash Forbes Driver on Manslaughter Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 1

ONE woman was killed and several persons injured, one seriously, in what is considered to be one of the worst and most sensational accidents, in the history of the River Lett section of the Great Western Highway which occurred late on…

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BEDGERABONG Farmer Injured Field Day Plans BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1946 · page 3

Mr. C. Constable was the victim of a rather nasty accident on September 21. He was working in the paddock with six horses abreast. Part of the…

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Open Air Injured Second Favorite For Metropolitan (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1946 · page 1

Open Air, the second favourite for the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick on Monday, has develope a poisoned foot, and the trainer, Star…

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Mother's Order Disobeyed Boy Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 1

A young boy from Forbes who was instructed by his mother to return home immediately after the conclusion of the sports meeting,…

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Freak Golf Collision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1946 · page 1

Two golf balls driven from opposite tees, collided in mid-air during Hie Club championships at Taree. J. Casper and another player, who…

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Double Fatality Near Tullamore Mother and Daughter Killed in Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 1

A MARRIED woman, Mrs. Giovanelli, and her four-year-old daughter, Diane, were killed as the result of an accident which occurred at the week-end, when the family was being driven to Sydney in a car by their husband and father, Mr. L…

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Train Collision Severe Damage: No Lives Lost Fire Brigade Fights Fire (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—Three people were slightly injured when an excursion train from Emu Park ran into a mixed train bound for…

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Car Accident Near Wirrinya Two People Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1946 · page 1

Two men were injured last Sunday night, on a road near Wirrinya, when the car in which they travelled swerved from the road and…

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Fatality at Tullamore

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 4

[?]onard Giovan[?] solicitor, Tu[?] [?] set out in a motor car having With him his [?] four-year old daughter Dua[?] and son [?]…

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Man Injured at Barmedman [?] Series of Fits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 2

In a series of violent epileptic fits Frank Pratt. [?]0 mechanic, of Moore Park. Sydney was severely injured at Barmedman…

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Columnist Injured Non-starter in Melbourne Cup (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states. It was revealed last night that Columnist will not start in the Melbourne Cup…

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School Bus in Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 1

The bus Which conveys school children from Wyalong to West Wyalong was involved in an accident this morning fortunately with no serious…

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Strange Accident Near Yass Rail Through Radiator and Back of Seat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 5

Last week a remarkable accident befell Frank Hoier, of Potts Point, Sydney, when coining towards lass on the Hume Highway, two miles…

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Aborigine Meets Death Unfortunate Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 2

Kingsmell Edward Carl Brown, quarter paste aborigine aged 45 year employed at Burrenjuck, was [?] over by a lorry and died on his way…

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Death After Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 2

After injuring his fingers in a sa[?]s[?]ge machine at Mr. H. R. Donnison's [?]utchery, Harden. Walter Cooper Edgell, aged 18, collapsed and died under…

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Taxi Collides with Lorry Nobody Seriously Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1946 · page 1

The front of a taxi was badly damaged last Monday afternoon, when it collided with a big sheep transport lorry at the…

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One Killed, Three Injured In Car Accident Near Grenfell Saturday's Tragedy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 1

A man was killed and three other people injured when a panel van left the road and overturned near Grenfell at 6 p.m. on Saturday…

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