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Riverina · Accidents

Accidents, 1931

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Mine Disaster 31 Killed; 14 Injured COLOGNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Thirty-one miners were killed by a fire-damp explosion at a pit at Nothberg, near Eschwealer. Fourteen were injured, four of whom are not…

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Knocked Down by Car Old Man Fatally Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Walter John Taylor, aged 76 years, of Brighton le Sands, received fatal injuries last night when he was knocked down by a motor car at Kogarah. A…

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Injured by Axe

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

While Mr. R. Ball, of North Wagga, was cutting wood yesterday the log he was working on rolled and the axe shipped gashing him badly on the side…

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Car Smashes Wagga Man Injured

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 6

Mr. Gus Ryan, of Cross-st, Wagga, had an unpleasant ending to a week's camping trip at Yarrangoibilly. Accompanied by Messrs. P. Horsley,…

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Motor Fatality at Coolac Death of Alex Dalton

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

On Friday Coroner Weekes continued the inquiry touching the death of Alex Dalton at Mooney Mooney bridge, Coolac, on Sunday…

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The Coolac Fatality Verdict of Accidental Death

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Coroner Weekes continued the inquiry touching the death of Alex Dolton at Mooney Mooney bridge, Coolac, when the following additional…

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Black Tracker Shockingly Injured Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

Harry Williams, a well known black tracker, was shockingly injured when he became entangled in the bridle of has horse and was dragged 20 yards…

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Terrific Hailstorm Seven Killed; 50 Injured Calcutta

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

Seven men were killed and 50 injured in a severe hail storm in the district of Manbhumb (Bengal). Hailstones weighing one pound were picked…

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Foundering of Dredge Captain and Mate Drowned Official Inquiry Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

The inquiry into the foundering of the dredge Kerens off the Tasmanian coast when the captain and mate were drowned, was held at the Marine Court…

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Preventing Accidents

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

The Vacuum Oil Company has just issued an interesting 64 page profusely illustrated booklet called "Modern Motoring," an important section of…

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Motoring Accident Car Crashes Into Petrol. Pump Three Persons Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 1

When a motor car crashed into a petrol pump in Lane Cove Road early this morning, three occupants were badly injured. They were:…

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Mr. Norman Brookes Injured in Car Accident Seymour

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. Norman, Brookes, the famous tennis player, was yesterday admitted to the Seymour Hospital with severe scalp wounds, concussion, and shock,…

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Laverton Plane Crash Pilot's Face Injured Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Pilot-Officer H. E. Sharpe, who was injured on Friday which His 'plane crashed a mile from Hie Air Force depot at Laverton was officially…

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Aerial Collision Claims for Damages Sequel Ho Air Pageant Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

Two claims for damages as a result of a collision between two aeroplanes while participating in the Moree air pageant on May 18, 1030, will come…

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Shocking Accident Man Killed Two Others Injured Motor Lorry Overturns

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred at Ashfield this morning resulting in the death of Frederick Rocco and injuries to Alexander Scott, aged 24 years, and…

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Storm at Ararat Fence Damaged, Sheep Drowned Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

A severe storm deluged the Ararat district yesterday and caused extensive damage to property. Miles of fences were washed essay, while bun…

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British Princes Reach Argentina Bandsmen Drowned After Entertaining Visitors

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

The Prince of Wales and Prince George reached the Argentine today and visited Lake Frea. The Princes took launches across Lake Llandyhue,…

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Schoolboys Injured Crushed Against Brick Wall Bus Out of Control Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

When a motor bus got out of control at Haberfiled this morning it hurled three schoolboys against a brick wall, inflicting frightful injuries upon…

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Gelignite Explosion Man Seriously Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 6

William Shepherd, aged 41 years, of Sutherland, was seriously injured when a charge of gelignite, which he was placing in position while…

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Man Killed; Two Others Injured Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 1

William Shand, aged 20 years, was killed, aud J. Smith and William Phillips were, injured in a motor collision near Balarat about midnight on…

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