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Riverina · Accidents

Accidents, 1934

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District News Grong Grong Nearly a Downing Accident

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Wright's Beach the popular swimming and picnic resort, came near registering its first totality on Sunday last A party of early arrivals…

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Peculiar Accident

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

On Monday last, Mr. Arthur Measles, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Menzies, of Dullah, was proceeding to Melbourne with his mother by motor…

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Motoring Notes. Traffic Accidents Widespread Concern

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

In many (arts of the world including Australis deep concern is expressed by official bodies and morning authorities at the under of reason…

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Youth Drowned Midst Crowd of Swimmers Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

Victor Thomas Lenton, 19, of Mascot, was drowned in the Rockdale swimming baths this afternoon. Although a large crowd was in the…

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Eleven Drowned From Ship's Boats Vessel Aground Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

Eleven men, the officers and crew of the steamer Oakford, which was grounded in yesterday's gale after springing a leak off Tezel Island, were…

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Huge Wheat Warehouse Collapses at Hull Five Believed Dead Nine Injured Gale Strikes Wall Rescuers Hampered by Shifting Sands of Loose Wheat LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 1

Dragged unconscious from the rooms, nine workmen were admitted to hospital seriously injured, while five more are believed…

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Gundagai Accident Coach's Speed Not Excessive

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

The inquiry was concluded on Thursday into the accident at Gundagai on January 11, when a tourist motor coach overturned, resulting…

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Two Drowned in Baths and Lake Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

Missed by his mate, with whom he was swimming in the Rockdale Municipal Baths yesterday, Victor Thomas Lenton, aged 19 years, of Mascot, was…

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Fatal Car Smash Cleric Killed; Doctor Injured SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

In a motor accident in Parramatta road, Burwood, on Saturday night, Rev. Thomas Frederick Potts, 71, former principal of the "Methodist…

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Accident to Shunter Man's Leg Severed JUNEE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

Late on Saturday night John Griffiths was engaged in his duties as a railway shunter in the railway yards, near the southern signal box, when he…

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REV. T. F. Potts Killed in Motor Accident Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

The Rev. Thomas Frederick Potts, aged 71 years, a former principal of the Methodist Ladies. College at Burwood, was killed when he was knocked…

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Peculiar Accident

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

Mr B. C. Boyd, farmer, of The Rock, had his right arm fractured early on Saturday morning, in peculiar circumstances. He was leading a mare, with…

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Drowning Accident Coroner Warns Bathers Against Dangerous Practice of Going Over Canal Spillways

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 5

In bringing in a verdict of accidental drowning, Mr. W. C. Barker, who conducted an inquest into the death of Robert…

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Man Killed Companion Seriously Hurt Level Crossing Accident MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1
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When a train and motor lorry cor[?]lided at a level crossing at Wallace, about 12 miles from Ballarat, yesterday, William Mills, 28, of Kooweerup…

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In Difficulties Young People in Boat Possible Drowning Accident Averted

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 2

Merry-making in a boat, which had more serious consequences than the participants anticipated, nearly resulted in a drowning accident in the…

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Accidents

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

An accident, which might have been attended with more serious results, occurred about 8.30 o'clock on Saturday night, about a mile from the…

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Driver's Death Level Crossing Accident Gatekeeper for Trial Goulburn

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

At the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of Leslie Arthur Raymond, a motor lorry driver, who was killed a level crossing accident at…

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Shocking Accident at Junee Railway Employee's Foot Severed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 2

At 11.3/ p.m. on Saturday Mr. J. H. Griffith was to have signed off after his duty in the Junee railway service, but at practically the same…

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Father and Son Injured

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

A serious accident occurred near Junee on Sunday afternoon, when Mr. falter Storrier, aged 75, and his son, Mr. John Storrier, 46, both of…

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