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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1933

372 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 14 of 19

Shooting Accident

The Western Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 2

Timothy Sullivan, 16, who waa shot in the stomach while shooting rabbits near bin home at Windsor, yesterday is in a critical condition. It…

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Painful Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 September 1933 · page 2

Mr. Jack Thompson, an employee of Messrs Murray Bros., mel with a painful accident yesterday. He was engaged at the planing machine…

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Coroners Court Finding of Accidental Death

Western Age · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 2

At the Court House on Wednesday last, before the District Coroner, Mr. D. H. Dunlop, J.P., an inquiry was held into the death of John Evans, of…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Car Collision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1933 · page 4

Two cars came into collision returning from the Show on Tuesday. No one was injured, but one of the cars was badly damaged…

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'Plane Crashes Passengers Injured. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 1

An aeroplane, with two passengers aboard, crashed at Blenheim (N.Z.) aerodrome after a flight from Wellington. The 'plane struck the…

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Mining Accident Man's Predicament Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 1

Thomas Ryan, 45, was about to test some samples of ore in a mine at Kooknyie (W.A.), and inadvertently threw a lighted match down…

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Football Accidents

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 2

The last game of the season finished up badly for a couple of the players yesterday, and it was really unfortunate that, with the end so close…

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Painful Accident. T. Goldsby Loses Right Leg

The Western Herald · Tuesday 26 September 1933 · page 2

A serious accident occurred at half past one on Monday afternoon at the 15-mile peg on the Barringun Road, when Mr. Thomas Goldsby, one of the…

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Hit-run Motorist Man Injured. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 1

After knocking a man down in the city last night, a motorist drove round the block and returned to see what he had done, and then hastened…

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Kentwell's Death Benn Says it was Accidental Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 1

When the inquest concerning the death of Wallace Edgar Kentwell was resumed at Parramatta to-day, Phillip Bruce Benn, who had been charged…

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Grazier Killed In Motor Car Accident Albury

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 1

Ronald Gordon McLaurin, a well-known grazier, and son of the late Gordon McLaurin, formerly M.L.A. for Aulbury, was killed instantly when his…

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Parramatta Tragedy Accused Said it was an Accident. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 1

When the inquest concerning the death of Wallace Edgar Kentwell was resumed to-day, Phillip Bruce Benn, who has been charged with the…

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Burrendong a Nasty Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 4

MR. Jesse Newton returned home after having had electric treatment for his arms. The treatment relieved the pain wonderfully, but still Jesse…

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Bournewood. a Serious Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 4

WHILST returning home from school and anniversary practice one evening of last week, Oswald, one of Mr. and Mrs. Ern Wykes' sons (the…

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COMOBELLA Sid Dowton's Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 4

ANOTHER welcome shower of 25 points fell on Saturday afternoon and night. That big fall that all the farmers arc waiting for is getting…

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Aeroplane Crash Two Passengers Injured

Western Age · Friday 29 September 1933 · page 3

An aeroplane, with two passengers aboard, crashed at Blenhelm aerodrome, New Zealand, after a flight from Wellington. The 'plane struck…

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Position in Ireland Many Injured

Western Age · Friday 29 September 1933 · page 3

Thirty-three people were treated for injuries at the Limerick Hospital following Saturday night's disturbances. Five were detained. Rioters…

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Man Critically Injured Clothes Burned Off Body

Western Age · Friday 29 September 1933 · page 3

While Thomas Ryan, 45, was about to sample a mine at Kookynie, West Australia, he inadvertantly, threw down a lighted match, which ignited a…

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Young Man Injured In Stopping Bolting Horse

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 October 1933 · page 2

CONSIDERABLE excitement [?] caused in Lee Street this morn[?] about 9 o'clock when Mr. Bob C[?] veth, who is employed by Mr.[?]…

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Six Drowned Fishermen Flung Into Surf When Boat Wrecked. Youth's Gallantry in Wild Sea

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 October 1933 · page 1

Tragedy overtook a fishing party comprising seven men yesterday, when four of their number were drowned after their launch had been…

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