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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1933

372 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 19

Local Jottings Unfortunate Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 2

While milking a cow on Tuesday last Mr. Harold Cosier, of Curra Creek, suffered a severe and unfortunate accident. So…

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Police Inquiry Into Poisoning Case Probably an Accident. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 1

Police are continuing their inquiry into the death of Alexander Colquhoun, aged 23 years, a carpenter, who died at Kurri Kurri a fortnight…

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Shooting Fatality

The Western Herald · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 2

A shocking tragedy occurred in Melbourne yesterday, a woman and her uncle being killed and the woman's husband wounded. It is believed…

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Shooting Fatality

The Western Herald · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 2

While a farmer William Warn, 47, and bis wife were walking through the bush at Berry, the latter asked her husband to allow her to have a…

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Fisherman Drowned

The Western Herald · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 2

When a fishing boat was enveloped by a big wave at Tamamara Beach, near Bondi to day John Clunie, 32, was carried out to sea and drowned…

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Accidental Death Andrews Fatality Manslaughter Charge Fails

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 6

As a result of the Deputy-Coroner's finding of accidental death, Edward Beale was acquitted on the charge of having feloniously slain…

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Fatal Collision Man Killed at Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 6

Mr. James Bennet Andrews, a well-known resident of Dubho, was struck by a motor car while riding a bicycle to his home, and…

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Peculiar car Accident

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 6

Constable Clear, of Mendooran, will in future select a safer place, for an an fresco lunch than the one which he chose at Dunedoo. With…

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Two Accidents Ambulance Called

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 3

Two accidents occurred during the week, necessitating the assistance of the Wellington District Ambulance, which is doing such…

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Gilgandra Fatality

Western Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 3

Pinned to the ground by a large tree which fell without warning, two brothers were badly injured at Breelong, near Gilgundra, on Wednesday…

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Fishing Fatality at Tamarama Beach

Western Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 3

When a fishing boat was enveloped by a big wave at Tamarama Beach, near Bondi, to-day, John Clunie, aged 32. was carried out to sea and…

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Peculiar Accident to Horse

Western Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 4

Mr. Robert Parkes, of Ponto, writes to the Wellington "Times" as follows "While driving a team of nine horses in a plough on Thursday, 10th inst…

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Jockey's Fate Accidental Patent Hurdle Condemned Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 1

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of Joseph Stubbs (24), who was killed when his mount fell in the Knowsley Steeplechase, at…

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One Killed. Four Others Injured. Car Hits Tree

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 1

An elderly woman was killed, two aged men seriously injured and, two other passengers had narrow escapes when a motor…

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Aeroplane Fatality

The Western Herald · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 1

When a Moth aeroplane crashed at Picton, West Australia, a passenger named Teede was killed, and the pilot Stanley Gatlett fatally injred…

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Local & General News Boy Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 2

When swinging on an iron gate at the gravel pits Neville Hill, an eight-year-old boy, had his big toe badly crushed. He was taken by Ambulance…

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Latest Telegrams. Monday's News Lorry Accident

The Western Herald · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 2

When a lorry overturned near Maclean on Saturday afternoon, 21 persons were injured including Charles Napper, 22, who sustained a fractured…

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Sensational Somersault Four Women Injured

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 3

Four ladies had a sensational experience near Sally's Flat on Sunday while travelling from Bathurst to attend a funeral. Descending a steep…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams Devastating Hurricane 32 Dead—1500 Injured Agricultural Areas Damaged Edinburgh (Texas)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 1

Thirty-two are dead, 1500 injured, and damage of millions of dollars is known as the toll of a tropical hurricane which devastated the lower Rio…

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Car Overturns. at Trangie Death-trap. Man Injured

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 5

Whilst travelling from Cobar on Wednesday night a Hudson sedan car, owned by a Cobar mine manager, completely overturned at the level…

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