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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1928

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Fierce Winds Sweep Eastern U.S.A. Ten People Killed; Many Injured by Motor Cars Two Boats Swamped New York

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Ten deaths, many injuries, and much property damaged were caused by a gale which swept over the Eastern States, and…

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No 'Phone : No Light South Auburn's Troubles Story of Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

According to statements made by members of the South Auburn Progress Association, the need for increased public telephone facilities in certain parts…

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Dark Wentworthville Deputation to Council "Might be Serious Accidents"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

For over two years the problem of a "White Way,'' or the better lighting of Wentworthville has been exercising the minds of the business people of that…

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Regulation of Supplies to Homebush Trucking Now Accidental Growers Would Gain by Stabilisation Monday's and Thursday's Sales Too Unequal

The Land · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

Although there are difficulties in the way of regulating supplies of cattle and sheep, especially sheep, to the Homebush stock sales, there is so much to be said in its favor that it is worth serious consideration. Among the advantages of regulation would be more stable prices…

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The World of Motoring Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Tractors For the Farm or the Road, Business or Pleasure Motor Accidents a London Census Trade Vehicles' Toll

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 12

With the bright sunny days of summer, and the lure of the open road, the safety-first crusade receives fresh impetus. Accidents of all kinds are…

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Many Accidents Newcastle's Holiday I Dead : Several Hurt Newcastle

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

THERE were numerous accidents during the holiday yesterday. At Warner's Bay Charies Toward was drowned. Four cyclists were injured during a…

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Accident Averted. [?]Bus Driver's Prompt Action

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 12

Skilful handling on the part of a 'bus driver averted an accident with possible serious consequences on the steep incline between Sutherland and Audley yesterday…

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Accident Averted. ‘Bus Driver’s Skilful Driving

The St George Call · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Skilful handling on the part of a ’bus driver averted an accident with possible serious consequences on the steep incline between Sutherland and…

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Yesterday’s Accidents. Car Hits Pole and Overturns

The St George Call · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

A car struck a telegraph pole near Cronuila last night, and as a result several persons were injured and admitted to St. George District Hospital,…

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Accident Averted. 'Bus Driver's Prompt Action

The Propeller · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Skilful handling on the part of a 'bus driver averted an accident with possible serious consequences on the steep incline between Sutherland and Audley…

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Big Crop of Holiday Accidents

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

Five persons were injured, two seriously, in Kingsway Road, Cronulla, yesterday, when a tyre on the car blew out and caused the driver to lose…

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Speedway Fatality Ted Hanlon Crashes Another Is Injured Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

A crowd of between 5000 and 6000 speedway enthusiasts witnessed the fatal smash at Deagon racecourse yesterday, when Ted Hanlon, the…

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Car-cycle Collision

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

In a collision between a motor car and the motor cycle he was riding in Princes Highway. Rockdale last evening, William Davis, 17, of…

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Yarra-lady Isobel Collision

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

Excessive speed on the part of the steamer Yarra was responsible for the collision that occurred between that vessel and the steamer Lady Isobel in…

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Boy Drowned at Tweed Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

MURWILLUMBAH. -- William Lewis a 12-year-old Brisbane boy, who was attending a Salvation Army picnic party, was yesterday drowned in the…

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Yarra Blamed. Collision at Newcastle Engineer's Mistake

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 19

Judgment was given yesterday in respect of the collision between the steamship Yarra, belonging to Huddart, Parker, Ltd., and the steamship Lady Isobel, owned by the…

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Surf Bather Injured. Stanwell Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 18

While surfing, on Anniversary Day, Sydney Barden Wynne, aged 18 years, of 32 Barden, street, Tempe, received Injuries to his spine, and was conveyed, by the Bulli Ambulance to…

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Fatality at Sports. Boy Runs on Track. Blayney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 18

A tragic accident occurred during the hospital sports on Thursday afternoon. Jack Davis, aged 11 years, ran on to the track at the conclusion of a motor cycle race, and…

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Country News. Drowned at Salvation Army Picnic, Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 18

A tragic drowning accident occurred at Dum Dum yesterday afternoon, when William Lewis, aged 12 years, who was attending a Salvation Army picnic, lost his life. The boy was…

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Man Killed. Two Sisters Injured. Run Down by Train

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 18

A man was killed and two young women, who are sisters, seriously injured, when they were struck by a train which was drawing into the Cabramatta railway station late last…

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