Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Accidents, all years

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Accidents

Accidents, 1927

92 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 5

Accident

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 2

Whilst proceeding to Goulburn with some of the Warrigal footballers on Saturday last, Mr. Alf. Stevens had the misfortune to turn his car…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fatal Accident

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 2

While playing lu a polo tournament yesterday at Gilgandra, Jack Ryrie, of Penally Station, Gulargambone, was thrown as the result of a collis…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Car Collision Tarago Road Accident

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

Two motor cars were severely damaged as the result of a head-on collision on the Tarago road, eight miles from Goulburn, on Sunday morning…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Goulburn Motor Fatality

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 4

The inquest on the death of Constable Bell, which extended over three days, was concluded on Thursday. Ernest Hibbert, who faced a charge…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Series of Accidents

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 6

An extraordinary run of misfortune has been suffered by a family named Hogg, three members of which each bad a leg amputated in one week,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Extraordinary Accident

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 3

An extraordinary shooting accident occurred at Bega, when an electrician named Hood, engaged in connecting houses with the electric light in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bungendore Drowning Case

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. Coroner Gale journeyed to Bungendore yesterday and concluded the inquest on the body of the man found drowned in Mulloon Creak as reported…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mulloon Drowning Case

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1927 · page 4

Mr. Coroner Gale on Wednesday concluded the inquest on the body of the man found drowned in Mulloon Creek, as reported in last issue…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Killed in Motor Accident

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 1

Dr. Miles Kite, was killed at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, when the car he was driving got off the road into a causeway at Culvert Crossing,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shocking Accident

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

Harold Harrap aged 19 years, had a terrible experience while working at The Rock on Saturday. He was cutting wood with a power-driven circular…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Traffic Accidents

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 2

During 1926 no fewer than 11,681 street accidents were reported in the metropolitan traffic district. These involved the deaths of 182…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Accidents

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 2

There were a couple of accidents in Monaro Street on Sunday morning last. Two cars came into collision at the Monument and a little [?]r a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Double Protection Provided Four Wheel Brakes Saving Many Accidents

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 2

Can a stationary car kill people ? No. Then stop your car quickly when an accident is imminent. It is in the period before a stop that accidents…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fatal Accident Braidwood Grazier Killed

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 7

Yesterday morning, as Mr. E. Morris, junr., was proceeding to Reidsdale along the Araiuen road he noticed an object lying by the roadside…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Terrible Accident Father Shoots Son

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 7

Major's Creek was the scene or a lamentable accident on Saturday afternoon last, when a boy named Gordon Spooner, aged 10, was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Late Fatal Accident Coroner's Inquest

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 2

The following evidence was taken by the Coroner, Mr. J. J. Donnelly, J.P., on Monday into the death of Thomas Gilligan:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Major's Creek Shooting Accident Coroner's Inquest

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday last the Coroner, Mr. J. J. Donnelly, J.P., opened an inquiry into the death of Gordon Edward Spooner. aged 10, which was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burning Fatality at Jeir

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. Coroner Gale held an inquest on Wednesday, 3rd instant, at the residence of Mr. George Rochford, Glenall, Jeir, to ascertain the circumstances…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dail President Injured In Motor Car Smash LONDON

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 2

President Cosgrove was badly cut about the face when his car collided with a lorry on the way to Dail this morning. Several stitches had to be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Are You Safe? Two Wheel Brakes Double Risk of Accidents. 84% Cars Now Use Four Wheel Brakes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. with its enormous membership of 32,000 is the greatest Motoring Body in Australia. Mr. Fielder is its Technical Engineer. During…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →