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Mid North Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1929

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The Chatham Fatality. Mr. David Death Accidental . Driver Green Exonerated

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 7

On Wednesday morning the Coroner, Mr. Hubert Flett, opened the enquiry into the cause of death of the late David Siyney, who was injured in a…

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Chatham Accident Inquiry by Coroner Verdict of Accidental Death

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 3

Mr. Hubert Flett (District Coroner) held an inquiry into the car accident at Chatham on 8th January, which resulted in the death of Mr. David…

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Motoring Fatality on Wingham-mount George Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 2

While returning to Taree from Mount George on Sunday evening lass Mr. Jas. Lulham, of Taree, was killed in a car accident. Mr. and Mrs…

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Mr. Kilmore Injured

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

Wednesday last Mr. Will Matthews. who knows the Upper Macleay in the dark with his eyes shut, was driving a new car near Bellbrook, with Mr. G…

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Fatal Gar Accident. Near Mt. George Mr. James Lulham Killed

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

The second tragedy associated with motor cars to take place in this district within the past three weeks. occurred on Sunday afternoon when Mr…

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Accident at Kalgoorlie

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

John Beale, 50, a shift boss, was killed and seven other men were seriously injured in the mining accident at the Great Boulder, Kalgoorlie,…

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The Chatham Fatality. Mr. David Slyney's Death Accidental. Driver Green Exonerated

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

On Wednesday morning the Coroner, Mr. Hubert Flett, opened the enquiry into the cause of death of the late David Slyney, who was injured in a…

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Fatal Car Accident

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. J. Lulham, of Taree, drove in their car to Mt. George to visit their daughter, Mrs. Wright. In the afternoon they…

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Fatality at The Gap Inquest by Coroner Danger of Road Commented On

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Al the Wingham Police Court on Saturday last the District croner (Mr. Hubert Flelt) held an inquest concerning the death of Mr. James…

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Drowning Fatalities

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

At Number One, a young man in the employ of Mr. Alex. Stewart was drowned on Sunday. From what we can learn, he swam the river, and…

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The Drowning of "Dad" Lee Coroner's Inquiry

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. H. A. Abbott, Coroner, conducted an inquiry to-day into the death of Leslie H. Lee, who was drowned in the flood at Gloucester on…

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Flood News From Other Centres Man Drowned at Oxley Island

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

Word has been received that a farmer named George Fallows has been drowned on Oxley Island, Manning…

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Terrific Flood & Tragic Deaths Two Men Drowned at Gloucester. Business People Suffer Heavy Losses. Crops and Fences Destroyed. Heavy Damage to Roads and Bridges

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

The flooding of the whole of the lower portion of the town, widepsread loss and the tragic death of two men were the unprecedented events of the week-end at Gloucester. But a short week ago settlers…

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Flood Damaged Road Causes Fatal Accident Motor Lorry Overturns Stroud

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

The state of the roads to-day was responsible for a fatal accident near Stroud. A motor lorry, driven by Norman…

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Fatal Accident. One Killed, Many Injured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

About 5 p.m. on Saturday a motor lorry, driven by Norman Loades, was conveying a party of nine or more from Newcastle to Bullahdelah. When…

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­­­­­­­­Our Greatest Catastrophe. Drought, Deluge and Devastation Manning's Record Flood. ­­Stock, Soil, Crops and Homes Washed Away. Two Deaths by Drowning. Heroic Rescues -- Epics of the Flood

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 4

WHEN the last issue went to Press on Friday afternoon the Taree post office bad recorded 1031 points fill 9 that morning. The "Times" also…

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Flood Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Stan Redman met with painful injuries on Saturday afternoon. He had just returned from Taree Estate, where he had been assisting in the…

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Drowned at No. 1

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

At No. 1, on Saturday, a young Englishman named Nuttail, aged about 20 years, swan across the river for supplies and whilst returning was…

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The Drowning of "Dad" Lee Coroner's Inquiry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

Mr. H. A. Abbott, Coroner, concluded an inquiry to-day into the death Of Leslie H. Lee, who was drowned in the flood at Gloucester on…

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Flood Fatalities. Man Drowned on Oxley Island

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

A young man named George Henry Falla, aged, 20 years and 8 months, who resided with his father. (Mr. John Henry Falla) on Mr. Lock's…

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