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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1928

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Motor Accident. Charge of Driving Under the Influence

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

A nasty motor smash fortunately with he [?] result to [?] near the intersection of Macquarie and [?] streets on Sunday…

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Boy Drowned While Surfing Newcastle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 8

Jack Sullivan, aged 10, was drowned whilst surfing at Stockton beach. He was seen some distance out when he suddenly shouted "I'm caught in…

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Rescue From Drowning. Boy in Gravel Pits

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 6

John Guest, bettor known as "Banjo," who for some years was an employee of the Municipal Council, yesterday brought off a fine rescue of a boy…

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Fatal Motor Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

A motor-car tragedy occurred at Forbes on Sunday night, when Mrs. Eva Maud Parker, a well-known resident of Forbes, was knocked down by…

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Shooting Fatality. Rookhampton

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

William Forrest, aged 27, years, of Edinburgh, was harnessing his horses yesterday, when he saw a snake in the harness shed. He entered the…

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Local Jottings. Drowned in the Macquarie

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

Vincent James Coram (19), a son of Mr. H. Coram, Chelsia Park, Narromine, was drowned in the Macquarie River between Warren and…

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Boxing Fatality. Death of Ray McNamara

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

An unfortunate fatality followed a preliminary boxing bout at the Stadium, North Dubbo, on Saturday night, and resulted in the death of a young man…

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Peculiar Accident at Nyngan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

"No game was ever worth a rap for rational man to play, into which no danger or mishap could ever find its way." was exemplified in no uncertain…

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Sad Fatality. the Drowning of Viv. Coram

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 3

When Vivian James Coram sank in the Macquarie River on Tuesday morning, January 10, death took from this world a fine stamp of young Australian…

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Terrible Fatality at Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 9

A few seconds after passing the funeral of the boxer McNamraa, who was killed on Saturday night, and in full view of the horrified…

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Boxing Fatality. It Was a Fair Fight. Coroner's Inquest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The evidence given at the inquest into the death of Italy McNamara, who died as the result of injuries received in a boxing contest at the Dubbo…

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Lloyd Buckley's Death. Accidental, is Coroner's Verdict. No Blame Attached to Anyone

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The circumstances associated with the death of Lloyd Lawrence Buckley, at the Coonamble fine railway crossing on Cobborah-road, near the hospital on…

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Safety First. How to Avoid Accidents. Pregnant Injunctions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

Accidents would be fewer and the comfort of all road users would he greater if motor drivers observed the following practical advice issued…

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Seven Injured in Motor Car Smash. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

A motor car collision occurred on Salisbery Road Canterbury, when seven persons were injured. The impact was terrific, both cars being…

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Burning Fatality at Forbes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

A shocking burning fatality is reported from Forbes, where, on Saturday last, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Green, who live a…

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The Old Gun Accident. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

The body of George Samuel Ford, farmer, of Girgaree, was as found by his wife caught in a wire fence at the back of his property. Apparently he was…

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Drowning Fatality. Inquest on Body of Viv. Coram

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

On Friday, January 20, the Warren District Coroner, Mr. A. Gain J.P. held an inquiry touching the death of Vivian James Coram, who was drowned in the…

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Sad Fatality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

"Mummy, may I boil the beetroot?" was the request of Monica Mary Green, aged 7, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Green, Crowa-road Forbes, recently…

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Local and General Boxing Fatality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

An unfortunate fatality followed a preliminary boxing bout at the [?] North Dubbo. on Saturday night. January 14, and result in the death of a…

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"Regrettable, Unforeseen Accident."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The evidence given at the inquest into the death of Ray McNamara, who died at Dubbo as the result of injuries received in a boxing contest at the…

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