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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1931

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Youth Drowned Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

Edward Page (17) was drowned while swimming in the George's River at Oatley yesterday. The body was recovered a few minutes later, but all…

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Unconscious For Three Days Woman Seriously Injured Bad Accident at Rawsonville

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

As the result of injuries received in an accident on Friday, Mrs. Jones, mother of Mrs. F. A. Schuhkraft, of "The Camp,"…

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Drowned a Fine Young Lad. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

Edward Page, 17, was drowned while swimming in George's River at Oatley yesterday. The body was recovered a few minutes later, but all…

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Prisoner Drowned in Attempted Escape Wellington (N.z.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

A prisoner named Rodgers (27) is believed to have been drowned when he attempted to escape from a prison camp, near Lake Taupo. He tried to…

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Prisoner Escapes In New Zealand But is Drowned. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

A prisoner named Rogers, 27, is believed to have been drowned when he attempted to escape from the prison camp near Lake Tanpo, New…

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Family Fued Has Fatal Sequel Foot Dead-- 36 Injured CAIRO

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 1

A tragic incident resulted in four wealthy families involved in a longstanding fued, carrying out a wedding and funeral simultaneously. The…

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Serious Accident to Old Dubboite

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 1

Friends of Mrs. Fred Schuhkraft will regrel to hear of a serious accident which befel her mother, Mrs. Jones, of Sydney, for many years a resident of…

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Prisoner Drowned in Attempted Escape

Western Age · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 3

A prisoner named Rodgers (27) is believed to have been drowned when he attempted to escape from a prison camp, near Lake Taupo. He tried to…

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Motor Fatality Sydney Trainer Dead Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 1

A Sydney trainer, Mr. E. H. Ball, died in Melbourne yesterday, from injuries received when a motor car overturned while proceeding to Melbourne…

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Topical Tit-bits Child Drowned in the River

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

[?]a kitten--poor pussy. Never mind, must folk are poor to-day, so buy your Footwear where you get the best virtue for your money. The Ladies'…

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Death of Rawsonville Accident Victim Late Elizabeth Mary Jones

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

Mrs. Elizabeth mary Jones, mother of Mrs. F. A. Schuhkraft, and victim of an accident at Rawsonville last Friday. died in a private hospital at Dubbo…

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HEAD-ON Fatal Cycle Collision. Two Young Men Killed. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 1

Thomas G. Brindley (22) and Keith Bernard (20) were fatally injured in a terrific head-on collision between two motor cycles near…

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A Bomb Exploded in Hobart Gaol No One Injured. Hobart

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 1

A bomb exploded in Hobart gaol yesterday afternoon, at the entry to the prison chapel, shattering the windows, but doing no other damage…

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Latest Telegrams. Monday's News Motor Collision

The Western Herald · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 3

Thomas G. Bradley 22, and Keith Bernard 20, were fatally injured in a terrific head on collision between two motor cycles near Liverpool yesterday…

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Accident

The Western Herald · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

Whilst endeavoring last Friday to stop two members of the canine tribe fighting Mrs Sturgiss was knocked over and sustained a severe sprain to…

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Rifle Accident Mayor Injured. Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 1

The Mayor of Echuca, Victoria, Council James Kennedy was handling a rifle when it accidentally exploded, the bullet entering his…

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Mayor Shot Accidental Discharge of Rifle Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 1

The Mayor of Euchuca (Victoria) Council, James Kennedy, was handling a rifle when the weapon accidentally exploded and the bullet entered his…

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Mayor Shot Accidental Discharge of Rifle

Western Age · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 4

The Mayor of Euchuca (Victoria) Council James Kennedy, was handling a rifle when the weapon accidently exploded and the bullet entered his…

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Little Girl Drowned in Talbragar River at Elong

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon at about 5.4[?] p.m., Kathleen Evans, uged 11 years, and 7 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. 'Evans, of Elong, was bathing…

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Pilot Allen Slightly Injured Para, Singapore

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

It is understood that arrangements are being made for the Southern Sun's mail to be curried from Penang by a Dutch mail 'plane to Amsterdam on…

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