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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1931

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'Plane Wrecked Pilot and Passenger Slightly Injured WAGGA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 1

While landing near Narroma Homestead, 11 miles from Wagga yesterday, an aeroplane piloted by Flying Officer Shaw, who was…

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Struck on Chin. Batsman Injured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A young man, James Calcott, of Dumaresq-street, received a painful injury to the chin yesterday when he was struck by a…

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Scaffolding Collapses. Twelve Spectators Injured Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

During the Freshwater Surf Carnival to-day. a section of scaffolding used for sears, collapsed, and more than a dozen people were injured. A…

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Byron Street Collision Motor Cycle Hits Car Cyclist's Face Cut

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

When proceeding down Byron street from the direction of the railway on his new Impeial motor cycle, Mr. Frank Baldwin collided forcibly with Mr…

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Wall Collapses Girl Killed Under Ruins Three Companions Injured

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A girl was Killed and her three companions injured when a gust of wind blew down a brick wail at the corner of Parramatta road and…

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Yesterday's News Accident at Gurley

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 5

When Mr. C. Deamer, overseer of Gurley, was mustering sheep some miles from the station his horse fell on him, crushing his head and back…

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An Unusual Accident Cycle Fork Snaps

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A rather unusual accident occurred in front of A. M. Cansdell's Ltd., this morning, as the result of which Casper Mitchell, youngest son of Mr…

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Fell From Blacony. 18ft Drop. Accident at Hotel

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A middle aged man, Walter Clifford, of Nundle, received severe injuries late on Saturday night, when he felt 14ft. from the…

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Drowning Fatality

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 4

Norman Macdonald (16), son of Mrs. Hoardman, Hewitt Street, West End, Brisbane, was drowned in the Severn River at Ballandean on…

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Batsman Injured

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

A young man, James Calcott, of Dumaresq street, Armidale, received a painful injury to the chin when he was struck by a cricket ball. Calcott…

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Motor Accident Sad Fatality Miss Jean M'Kenzie Killed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

A fatal car accident happened at Inglewood on Sunday night which resulted in the death of Miss jean McKenzie, only child of Mr. and Mrs…

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Air Fatality. Engine Stops at 3000 Feet. Two Men Killed. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

The engine of a two seater aeroplane. piloted by the owner Sidney Hargreaves. who recently learned aviation, Stopped while flying flying over Bushey Park…

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Fatal Accident Soldier Killed SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

P. Barry, 38, a returned soldier, jumped off a motor lorry at Bargo River, Picton, yesterday, when the wheel passed over his head, killing him…

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Tragic Death Strange Accident MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

Allan McFarland, 13, lost his life when attempting to climb through a window at his home. The window suddenly dropped and when the boy's…

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Anniversary Day Accident Car Crashes Into Bridge Driver Seriously Hurt Failed to Negotiate Turn

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

A serious accident, which resulted in injury to the driver, Mr. Ron. Stewart, and which necessitated an operation to his left leg,…

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Fell From Horse. Accident at Sports Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

When he fell from his horse at the Gostwyck Sports on Monday, Horace Clarkson, of Uralla, received slight injuries and shock…

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Recent Railway Fatality

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

Sergeant Willard has received further information from the Melbourne police regarding the young man who was found dead at Uralla railway…

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Seven Drowned When Launch Capsizes

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

Sydney, Wednesday.—Overtaken by a squall in Vitlevu Bay, an Indian launch, the Sitaram, with 27 passengers, capsized. Seven were drowned…

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Father and Son Both Drowned HOBART

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

Horace Alexander Davidson (42), and his son Jack (15), were drowned yesterday in he Macquarie River, near Mornington. They were…

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Shot in Temple Air Rifle Accident SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

A boy, Fred Dunn, son of the wellknown Sydney journalist, and nephew of the Minister for Agriculture, was shot in the right temple by an air…

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