Stony Point Burning Fatality Evidence at Inquest
THE story of a woman's brave fight for life and dramatic rescue efforts by neighbours was unfolded at the inquest on…
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Truck Over Embankment Two Gundagai Men Injured
Messrs. Jack (Dusty) Bruce and Ernie Bourke, both well nown South Gundagai residents, were injured on Sunday afternoon when they were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wild Domain Brawl; Men Attack Meeting State Members Injured
SYDNEY, Tuesday: When a group of men attacked a meeting in the Domain this afternoon, anti-Labor politicians and the former chairman of the Sydney County Council (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Domain Brawl 1 Meeting to Discuss Food Hold-up Several Injured
When a group attacked a meeting in Sydney Domain yesterday afternoon. anti-Labor politicians and the former chairman of the Sydney County…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Collision Truck and Motor Cycle Two Cootamundra Youths Injured
At 1 p.m. today a truck collided with a motor cycle at the corner of O'Donnell and Parker streets, Cootamundra. Two youths were injured,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatality Near Tumbarumba Truck Overturns
When a truck left the road, ran down an embankment, and overturned, about five miles from Tumbarumba, on the Adelong road, Reuben…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. W. M. Hughes Accident
The condition of Mr. W. M. Hughes. M.H.R., is causing some concern. Mr. Hughes, who is 82, fell recently at his home and injured his leg, Friends…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local & General Accident Victims Both Doing Well
Inquiries this morning revealed that the two victims of yesterday's street accident were doing well. B. Batcup sustained lacerations and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Yerong Creek Boy Killed in Riding Accident
A 16-year-old boy who was crushed when the horse he was riding reared and fell on him at Yerong Creek last night, died in an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Junee Motor Cyclist Injured
A Joy ride on a newly acquired motor cycle ended up badly for a Junee PMG telegraphist, Mr Geo. Loveridge…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Collision with Car Woman Cyclist Injured
Mrs. W. McVicar of Corbie Hill, was riding a bicycle near the cannery gales on Saturday when she came into collision with a motor car,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bus Driver Hurt in Collision
SYDNEY, Monday: A driver an empty double-decker bus was seriously injured this afternoon to a collision with a motor lorry a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two Women Injured at the Cannery
On Sunday afternoon, .Mrs. Carpenter, fell while working at the cannery and sustained slight concussion and a swollen elbow. Se was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boy Injured in Fall From Tree
William Sutcliffe, aged 8, of Waratah Street, fell from a tree on Mr. Pitts property on Sunday and severed an artery in his left wrist. A…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragic End to Picnic Party Master Kevin A. Britt Drowned in Yanko Creek
There was a tragic ending to a picnic held by a party of residents of Corobimilla on Sunday last. The party left their homes early in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junee Man Dies From Injuries Fatal Sequel to Motor Cycle Accident While Returning From Cootamundra
Mr. George Loveridge, P.M.G. telegraphist, of Junee, aged 25, and single, passed away in Wagga Base hospital on Sunday after urgent operations…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fatal Accident to Novice Motor Cyclist
LITHGOW, Monday: A Lithgow motor cyclist, who had held a learner's permit for only an hour, was killed instantly to-day when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Collision at Brisbane
BRISBANE, Wednesday: When a light engine crashed into a stationary workers' train at Roma street station at 7 a.m. today, six people were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Orange Family Injured in Road Smash
Badly injured in a road smash about 15 miles from Parkes, Laurie Mackenzie, Orange butcher, and his daughter. Lorna, 16, were seriously hurt…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Accident at Log Dump
Mr. Les Christie met with an accident on Tuesday afternoon which could easily have had serious consequences. He was unloading…
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