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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1927

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Doctor Killed in Motor Car Accident Mittagong

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 2

Dr. Voss, who was seriously injured in a motor car accident near Mittagong, when Dr. Miles Kite was killed, showed considerable…

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Local and General Sensational Motor Accident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

A motor accident of a most sensational character on the Nyngan road a for miles— from [?] it appeats that a couple of…

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Driving— Accident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

A man named Gregory, employed at "Alvahoha," was returning to his home on saturday night driving a horse and sulky, and [?] by his wife and…

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Accident

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

During the week end Master Harry Pearson had the misfortune to get shot in the arm. He was in company with a few other lads, and…

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Verandah Crashes. 40 Persons Injured. Bris[?]ane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 4

Forty persons were injured, several seriously, when the front verandah of a residence at Quilpi[?] collapsed during the progress of an a[?]tion sale…

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Sensational Motor Smash. One Killed; One Injured. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 4

As a result of a sensational motor smash at Glenrock, Near Nundle, William Coulan, 23, was killed and Joseph Rowe, 28, [?]aborer, was serionsly injured…

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Injured Footballers' Dance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 2

A well attended danes promoted in aid of Trangin injured footballers was held is the Picture Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Excellent music…

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Motor Accident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 2

About ll o'clock on Tuesday night Mcssrs. A. Barlow, J. Oates, Withers and Sloane were motoring into Narromine. At the corner of…

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Doable Protection Provided. Four Wheel Brakes. Saving Many Accidents

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 3

Can a stationary car kill people No—then stop your car quickly when an accident is [?] It is in the period before a stop that accidents occur. Once…

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Double Protection Provided. Four Wheel Brakes Saving Many Accidents

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 4

Can a stationary car kill people? No—then stop your car quickly when an accident is eminent. It is in the period before a stop that…

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Double Protection Provided Four Wheel Brakes. Saving Many Accidents

Western Age · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 2

Can a stationary car kill people? No—then stop your ear quickly when an accident is eminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents…

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Double Protection Provided. Four Wheel Brakes. Saving Many Accidents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4

Can a stationary car kill people? No—then stop your car quickly when an accident is iminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents occur. Once…

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Accidental Death. Unnecessary Stunting Condemned. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 6

A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest concerning the death of the pilot and mechanic who crashed in a crowded throughfure at…

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Chapter of Accidents. Adventures of a Motor Lorry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 10

On Monday evening last, towards dusk, two men, stated to live in the neighbourhood of Balladoran. set out for that place from Dubbo…

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Youth's Sad End. Result of Motor Cycle Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 3

As the result of an accident caused by a fall from a motor cycle a few days ago, Frank Jones, the 17 year old son of Mr. Jones, an or…

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Son Killed; Father Injured. Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 2

A light locomotive travelling from Towasville to Inisfail collided at a level crossing at South Ingham with a motor car containing Thomas Tompson…

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Fireman Injured

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

The fire nearly had a tragic ending and Fireman Tom Corcoran had most wonderful escape from death He was engaged with a hose in front…

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Injured Whilst Watching Football Match

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

On Saturday last William Adams, of Dubbo, came to Wellington to watch the football match between Wellington, and Dubbo, and met with…

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Double Protection Provided Four Wheel Brakes Saving Many Accidents

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 July 1927 · page 2

Can a stationary car kill people? No. Then stop your car quickly when an accident is eminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents…

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An Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

A rather unusual accident occurred on Friday night, with the result that a Mrs. Pike, of Sydney, had to be conveyed to the District…

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