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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1932

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Drowned in Dam Wagga

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

Kenneth Andrew (lb) was drowned while swimming in a dam on his uncle's farm at [?]arrangundy. Despite the fact that they were poor swimmers…

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You Kg Man Drowned Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

Clarence MeGinnes (21), of Marriclcvine, was drowned in Cook's River to-day. With another youth he swung out over the river at the end of a rope…

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Man and Girl Drowned Adelaide

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

John Frederick Bath (22) was drowned at Glenelg. It appears he wont into the-water too soon after a meal and while swimming to the diving…

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Armed Robber Shopkeeper Killed Wife Injured Escape of Assailant INNISFAIL

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

A daring robbery as a result of which Charles Fava, storekeeper and postmaster at Daradgee near Innisfail was killed,…

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Fatal Car Accident Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

Charles James Clout (66), a leading resident of Wagga district, was fatally injured when a motor car overturned on Howlong road. Two. other…

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Tyagarah Accident

Northern Star · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 4

The Tyagurah railway crossing after a comparatively long spell from assocration with motor car accidents,was the scene of an accident on Wednesday…

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Boat Overturns. One Man Drowned

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Joseph Baker (28), of Petersham, was drowned in Woniora River late last night. With four companions, Baker was rowing up…

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2 DROWNED, 4 Rescued Perth

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

Two girls, Maisie Fox (9) and Jean Gadsby (16) were drowned yesterday while bathing at Manudrah. A number of girls were bathing in the ocean when…

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Two Girls Drowned Swept Off Feet

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

PERTH, Friday:--Two girls, Maisie Fox (9) and Jean Gadsby (16) were drowned yesterday morning while bathing at Manudrah, a seaside…

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Injured While Diving Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Maris Dreuce (18) was seriously injured this morning when she dived into five feet of water at Putney Park baths. She struck her head on the bottom and…

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Two Girls Drowned. Huge Wave Sweeps Them Away

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

PERTH, Friday.--Two girls, Maisie Fox (9) and Jean Gadsby (16) were drowned yesterday while bathing at Manundrah. A number of girls were…

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Line on Propeller Life-saver Injured Went to Rescue Boat Crew

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday:--Tragedy was narrowly averted when the racing yacht, Thega, foundered in a gust of wind at St. Kilda. The crew of the…

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Accidents Few

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

Though other parts of the Commonwealth appear the have had their usual run of holiday accidents and fatalities, the Tweed has been singularly free of mishaps, the ambulance…

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Lorry Accident

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

A lorry containing 23 passengers, when returning from Ballina to Lennox Head early on Christmas morning, capsized, throwing the occupants out…

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Killed in Car Accident Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Mrs. Johanna Hueson (62), of Randwick, was killed this morning near Gosford, when a car skidded and capsized when taking a sharp curve. Mrs…

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Spine Injured Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 4

Diving into shallow water at Balmoral this afternoon William Simpson, of North Sydney, sustained serious injuries to his spinal column. The medical…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Collision During Race

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Sunday:--James Wassil was killed and Sydney Bryant seriously injured in a smash at the motordrome last night during a motor…

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Nearly Drowned Attempt to Swim River

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 2

BUNDABERG, Saturday:--Returning home from the Branyan race meeting, four residents, Tom Bartholdt, Ron Blair, Frank Lynch, and Charlie Peek…

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Rival Crews Fight After Collision Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 4

Blows were struck yesterday by the crews of two boats engaged in the sixteen foot skiff champiovship of Australia on Sydney Harbour. The…

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English Frost Ten Injured in Crash

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday:--A rain storm ended a sharp frost in the southern counties. Coatings of ice made the roads so slippery that traffic was…

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