Man Killed in Road Accident Lorry Runs Over Embankment
Ian Hole (21), single, of "Arthursleigh," Gilgandra, was killed when a motor lorry ran over an embankment on the Leach's Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents
Accidents, 1940
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Macquarie River Fatality Finding of Accidental Death
"If I do not come out, come and pull me out, George," were the fateful words spoken by young…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coroners Inquest Late Irene Veronica Smith Verdict of Accidental Death
In returning a verdict of accidental death at the conclusion of the inquest of the late Irene Veronica Smith, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Young Man's Tragic End Ian Hole Killed in Car Accident Sad Blow to District on New Year's Eve
One of the district's best known and most popular young men, James Ian Hole, only son of Mr and Mrs J. L. Hole, of "Arthursleigh," Gilgandra, met a tragic death at 7.40 p.m, on New Year's Eve. when his utility truck went…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miss F. Gaynon Meets With Accident
Gilgandra and district residents will regret to learn that Miss Florrie Gaynon, on the eve of coming to Gilgandra to spend Xmas with her…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Escaped Death Victim of Unusual Accident Sydney
Frank Fleming (30), who was rendered unconscious by atmospherical pressure changes while working in a caisson under water at Glebe Island, is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Accident at Mendooran
During a heavy windstorm, which passed over Mendeeran last week, a window was blown out of the engine-room attached to Mr. N…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fell From Cliff Hiker Injured Sydney
Jack Man's, aged 15, a member of a hiking party, suffered severe internal injuries when he fell from a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →French Premier Injured Paris
It is officially announced that the Premier (M. Daladier) fractured his foot in an accident. However, after attention he resumed work…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Minor Accidents
While at work on Friday L. Dunbar, of Darling Street, cut his left wrist. The wound was treated at the Ambulance Station…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Peculiar Fatality
Near Oklahoma, a truck rolled downhill out of control, snapped off a pole bearing a high-voltage wire, which fell across a metal sign,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gored by Steer Fettler Severely Injured
Attacked by a Queensland steer at the Dunedoo railway yards, Patrick Flynn, 50, Merrygoen railway [?]ettler, was severely…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gored by Steer Merrygoen Fettler Injured
Attacked by a Queensland steer at the Dunedoo railway yards, Patrick Flynn, 50, of Merrygoen, railway fettler, was severely Injured…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farmer Badly Injured Truck Falls Over Mountain Side Sydney
Frank Egan, aged 61 years, a fanner in the Bateman's Bay district, was driving a utility track when it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Verdict of Accidental Death Late James Ian Hole Deceased May Have Looked Back When the Other Lorry Crashed
The Deputy District Coroner, Mr. E. Townsend, held an inquest at the Gilgandra Court House on Thursday morning last into the circumstances surrounding the death of James Ian Hole, who was involved in an accident on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Accident at Merrygoen
Whilst travelling from Merrygoen during the week. Mr. M. R. Jones met with an accident. He had been to the station to procure…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road Accidents Are Increasing
There is a small but serious increase in the road accidents of the State and the President of the Road Safety Council and Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lucky Escapes Man and Baby Not Injured by Explosion Melbourne. Friday night
Fumes from an acetylene flame caused an explosion in a second-hand store in North Melbourne. Frank Rose (40), who was soldering…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Death of Chief Secretary's Wife Accidental, Says Coroner Orange, Friday night
A verdict that Mary Agnes Tonking (40), wife of the Chief Secretary, died from a haemorrhage on December 24, caused by a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Accidents New Year Starts Badly
As reports are being received by the Department or Road Transport from all parts of the State, it is becoming more obvious that the…
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