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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1922

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Accident to Stuart Town Resident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1922 · page 4

On Thursday evening last Mr. William Devenish, of Stuart Town, who is a skin buyer, and in his spare time brooks in young horses, was on his way…

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Burning Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1922 · page 4

A severe burning accident befell Mrs. Delaney at her home near Obley on Monday last. It appears that she was engaged in cooking the midday meal…

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TRANGIE. Driving Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 3

Messrs Roy and Bert Montgomery met with as accident on Saturday night about a miles from Trangie, when returning from town. The night being…

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Big City Blaze. One Fireman Killed. Two Others Injured

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 August 1922 · page 2

One of the most tragic occurrences in the history of fire brigades happened on Sundny afternoon, when a fire escape ladder collapsed, causing the death of…

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Motor Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 August 1922 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon between the hours of 5 and 6 o'clock, a nasty accident occurred in Erskine-street, North Dubbo. A motor car driven by Mr…

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Burning Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1922 · page 2

On Monday afternoon the Coronor, Mr. G.Meeson, held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of an old man, Richard Augustus Hegarty,…

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Terrible Accident. Prominent Cyclist Seriously Injured

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 6

About 11.30 this morning a very serious accident happened to Mr. A. E. Thomas, manager of Bennett and Barkell's cycle and motor depot,…

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Constable Heather's Father Drowned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 2

About three months ago the dead body of a man was found in the Shoalhaven River, but no clue could be got as, to his identity. The deceased was…

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Shocking Accident. an Emery Wheel Breaks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Thomas, proprietor of a cycle works in Talbragar-street, met with an accident at about 11.30 this morning, by which he received fright…

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Well-known Cyclist Injured

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 September 1922 · page 2

About 11.30 on Friday morning a very serious accident happened to Mr. A. E. Thomas, manager of Bennet and Barkell's cycle and motor depot, Talbragar…

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A Nasty Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 September 1922 · page 2

Mr Alf. Rich manager of the Dubbo sanitary depot was the victim of a rather painful accident, one day last week. It appears that Mr. Rich was…

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A Fatal Accident. Coronial Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1922 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the Deputy Coronor, Mr. W, T. Lewis, held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Arthur E. Thomas, who…

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Serious Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 2

A serious accident occurred at Wagga a day or two ago whilst several boys were sky larking. As a result a youth named G. Hancock is in…

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Oaring Attempt on Government Savings Bank Manager Sandbagged. Injured and Admitted to Hospital

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 September 1922 · page 5

There was groat excitement in town on Tuesday night and yesterday morning when it was announced that an attempt had been, made to rob the…

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Serious Cycling Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 2

Mr. Percy Wells met with an accident on Saturday evening last, which may have very serious consequences (says the Orange "Leader.")…

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Fatality at Goulburn Convent

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 4

A sad accident occurred at the Goulburn convent the other day by which a nun named Sister Mary Phillip lost her life through walking in her sleep…

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Four Men Injured

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 8

An accident occurred in the yard at the Wambool station on the western line a few miles from Bathurst. A gang of men employed on the railway…

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Sad Fatality at Wyanga

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 October 1922 · page 2

While Sergeant Hannaford, of Narromine, was on an inspectoral visit in the Wyanga district on Tuesday morning last (says the Narromine "News"),…

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A Buggy Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 October 1922 · page 2

As the carnival procession on Wednesday at Narromine approached Burroway and Dandaloo Streets, an accident created a diversion in the…

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Bicycle Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 6

A bicycle accident of a peculiar character happened at the corner of Church and Brisbane streets, Dubbo, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Harry Munday…

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