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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1934

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Foot Injured

The Independent · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Dudley White, single, of Deniliquin, an employee at the Stevens Weir, was obliged to come to Deniliquin on Tuesday for medical attention. During…

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Aged Womam Drowned in Bath Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Bocoming anxious for his mother's safety, the son of Mrs. Mary O'Brien, 71, of Chippondale, forced open the…

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Boy Drowned. Albert 'Park' Incident. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

Three boys were washed from a sandbank at Albert Park, by a large wave and were carried into deep water by the undertow. One, Kevin…

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Paris Riots. Many Killed and Injured. Paris

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The situation here is worrying, and the city is far from calm. Violent rioting broke out this evening in the Place de la Concorde, Rue de…

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Man Smothered When Shaft Gives Way Accident Near Forbes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

While a father and son were working on Boyle's claim near Forbes on Tuesday, the earth around the top of the shaft [?]ave…

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Woman Saved From Drowning

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

An incident, occurred at Belmont Beach on Friday evening last which, but for the prompt action of a local boy, might have resulted in serious…

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Drowned While "Yabbying"

The Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

John Ratcliffe, 18, of Grong Grong, was drowned while helping his young brother (8 years) catch "yabbies" at a dam near his home. It is believed…

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Wicketkeeper Injured

The Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

While wicketkeeping in the match Globe v. Stevens Weir, on Sunday afternoon, Jack Holden was struck over the eye by the ball, sustaining a…

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A Battle on the Roof. a Policeman Injured. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

After cornering two men on the roof of the premises of Abel Lemon Pty., in William Street, late last night, Constable Edwards fired his revolver at…

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Serious Motor Smash at Prospect. Three People Injured. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

When a Sedan car got out of control and somersaulted at Prospect early this morning three people were injured, viz., Harold Murphy (25)…

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Another Weir Accident

The Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

George Knuckey, single, of Deniliquin, had his hand severely injured when struck by a piece of timber which fell from a pile frame on to him, on…

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Recent Collision Breaches of Motor Act

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

ON January 2 a collision occurred on Conargo road between a car driven by Mr. T. Holloway and a truck, driven .by Mr. J. Hardman,…

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Drowning Fatalities. Two Griffith Residents the Victims. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

Two drowning ratanties occurred in the Murrumbidgee River during the week-end. On Saturday afternoon Jas. Henry Harding, about 50 years…

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Four Hundred Drowned. In Chinese Boat Disaster. SHANGHAI

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

It is reported that 400 Chinese were drowned when the Chinese river steamer, Fynen, capsized and sank, 20 miles below Hankow. The vessel…

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Young Man Injured. Savaged by Bull. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

At Latham, West Australia, Dudley Hoops (19), was savaged by a halfbred Jersey bull and shockingly injured. The animal tossed him…

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Sequel to Recent Gonargo Road Collision Truck Driver and His Brother Fined For Breaches of Traffic Regulations

The Independent · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

Arising out of a collision between a motor truck and trader and a motor car on the Conargo road, a few miles from Deniliquin, on the afternoon of January 2, in which the car driver and members of bis family were injured and admitted to hospital, the driver…

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Latest News Cables Revolution in Austria Many Killed and Injured Early Settlement Expected Vienna, February 14

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

Reports suggest that deaths during the revolutions have been between 1000 and 1500, of which between 500 and, 600 occurred in Vienna…

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Railway Accident at Yanco. Train Crashes Through Dead-End. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

The locomotive of the train from Leeton, with many passengers for Sydney, crashed through a dead-end at Yanco railway station, and toppled…

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Drowning Fatalities

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 1

Two drowning fatalties occurred in the Murrumbidgee River durinf the week-end. On Saturday afternoon Jas Henry Harding, about 50 years, was…

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Jockey Injured Struck by Lightning

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 2

Norman Phillips, jockey, was struck by lightning, and had a wonderful escape from death on Sunday morning near Tocumwal. With Arthur Parr,…

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