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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1934

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On Wedding Eve Grazier Fatally Injured Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

White George Andrew Victor Loughnan, a well known grazier of Tarcoon, near Brewarrina, was inspecting his property prior…

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Tragic Story Revealed at Inquest Tumut Drowning Statement by Husband of Victim Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

The inquest opened at Tumi[?] to-day concerning the deaths of Mrs. Florence Eliza Martin (39) and her 18…

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Demented Man Attacks Family With Hammer Two Seriously Injured Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

At Blackwood yesterday, a demented man violently attacked members of his family with a hammer, as the result of which…

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Snake in Car Remarkable Accident SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

While a large touring car was running to Sydney from Camden on Saturday night, one of the occupants heard a hissing noise which he at…

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Car and Cycle Lambeth Street Collision Driver Further Remanded

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 4

Yesterday morning in the local Police Court before Mr. C G. Carr-Boyd, P.M., Allan James Mangleson again appeared on charges of…

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Girl Injured Hit By 'Bus SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

Nellie Box (33), of Canberra, last night was knocked down by a lorry after alighting from a 'bus at Arncliffe…

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Washed From Rocks Three Men Drowned Auckland (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

It transp[?]res that the drowning of three men at Nuggets, New Zealand, was caused by the men being swept over the rocks by a heavy sea and…

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Shot in Thigh Youth Critically Injured Accident in Orchard. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

While William Sydney Edge (16),. of Mangrove Creek, near Gogford, was walking through an orchard with a friend, Arthur Gam, on a shooting trip,…

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Woman Committed Charge Manslaughter Level-Crossing Fatality GOULBURN

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

At the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of Leslie Arthur Raymond, motor lorry driver, who was killed in a level crossing…

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Drowned in Car Girl's Body Recovered Car Horn, Blowing

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 10

The faint purr of a hooter, coming from a car 12 feet below the surface of the Thames, indicated to police who were dragging the river at Richmond…

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Boy Drowned Body Recovered in Swimming Hole. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 4

Stanley Furlong (11) was drowned in a swimming bole between Sutherland and National Park. The body way recovered some time later…

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Gun Backfires Shooter Seriously Injured ORANGE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

Fames Huckle, a well-known station manager, was admitted to hospital with his face and eyes shockingly injured as a result of a…

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Four Fatalities Records; Also Gun Accidents Ramsay MacDanald Hostile Reception Slow Return to Prosperity LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

Cat calls and cries of "You're no friend of ours" and "The Scottish monster," greeted Mr. MacDonald, who, with bowed, head, declared, "Let them…

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Gun Accident Boy Shoots Mate Victim in Serious Condition SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

While William Sydney Edge, 16, of Mangrove Creek near Gesford, was walking through an orchard with a friend, Arthur Gam, on a…

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Cyclist Seriously Injured Collision With Pedestrian SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

Little hope is held out for the recovery of William Gilmore (26), who collided with a pedestrian at Summer Hill last night…

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Cycling Fatality Two Motorists Collide SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 8

Frank Woodward, 20, was killed and David Butler, 17, critically injured today when their motor cycles collided at Greenwich…

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Cyclist Killed Collision at Greenwich SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

Frank Woodward (20) was killed, and David Butler (17) critically injured, to-day when their motor cycles collided at…

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Car Accidents Three at Deepwater Miraculous Escapes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 6

Last week-end a series of motor accidents occurred in the Deepwater district. On Friday about mid-day Mr. B…

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Cycling Accident Rider's Serious Condition SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

Little hope is held out for the recovery of William Gilmore 26 who collided with a pedestrain at Summer Hill last night while riding a bicycle…

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Sensational Smash Three Cars and Lorry One Man Injured. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

Three cars and a motor lorry were involved in a smash last night in Prince's Highway, Rockdale. Thomas Turnbull, of William-street,…

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