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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1929

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Two Drowned When Wave Hit Launch

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 4

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Sunday.--William Park (58) and Clarence Walter (24) were drowned on Raglan Bar, when a big sea overwhelmed a launch…

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Cyclist's Escape From Death Collision with Tram

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

A large number of witnesses of the smash were surprised when Albert McGuire. 26, of Bridge Road. Forest Lodge, was not killed as the motor…

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Little Girl Drowned "Molly's in the Water"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

"I have no doubt that death was. caused by drowning, which was purely accidental. Evidently the little girl. wanted to ,paddle and fell into the…

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Italian Drowned in Flooded River Cairns

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 7

VINCENO INPINBATO, 42, an Italian cane-cutter, was drowned in the flooded Herbert River, near Ingham, with a companion, he was attempting to swim…

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Lad Is Drowned at Brighton-le-sands

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 4

Walter Thomas Kennough. 7, son of Mr. W. Kennough, of Murrickville, was drowned at the old baths, Brighton-le-Sands, on Saturday…

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Terrific Collision Cycle and Taxi Flemington Man Killed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

A terrific collision between a motor cycle and a taxi, occurred at Auburn on Saturday afternoon, when John Morton Robinson, rider of the cycle, was…

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Drowned in River Young Migrant's Death Wagga

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 8

GEORGE WILLIAM THORNTON, 20, [?] Brickhill Reserve, [?] River about four [?] from Wagga, yesterday…

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Nearly a Bad Smash Speedway Thrills Wilson in Collision

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 6

THOUGH the early part of the programme at the Speedway Royal on Saturday nigra lathed thrill, that tyres and spills provided ample exenterate attel…

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Motorist Drives Away. After Collision with Cycle. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 12

A stationary motor cycle and sidecar with two men in it was hit at the corner of Ormond-road and St. Kilda-street, Elwood, early this morning by a motor car which…

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Launch Engulfed. Two Fishermen Drowned. Auckland (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 12

A launcn was engulfed by a tremendous sea on Raglan Bar, and its four occupants had a strenuous struggle. William Park, 58, and Clarence Walter, 24, were drowned. The…

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Slipped From Log Migrant Drowned Fishing Tragedy Wagga

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

A Tiver tragedy occured this afternoon at the Brick Reserve, 20years below the gravel pit, when William George Thornton, 20, English…

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Boy Drowned in Baths Stunned as He Fell Into Water

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 7

Walter Thomas Kennaugh (7), of Riverside Crescent, Marrickville, was drowned in the old baths at Brighton-le-Sands on Saturday afternoon…

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Run Down by Car Baby Killed-Mother Injured

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

Parramatta District Coroner, Mr. H. Richardson Clark, held an inquiry, on Thursday, concerning the death of an infant named William Arthur Armstrong,…

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Dashed to Death on Rocks Station-owner and Two Maoris Drowned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 9

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Sunday. -- Details of a boating tragedy, near Kawhai, in which three lives were lost, show that Mr. John Riddell, owner of…

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Motor Smash Mrs. Osborne Injured Once Noted Actress Bega

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 9

A serious motor collision occurred near Narooma yesterday. A car driven by P. 'O'Rorke, a Ford salesman, of Bega, was conveying…

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Killed in Cycle Crash Car Somersaults Head-on Collision Vic's. Bad Weekend MELBOURNE,Sunday

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

MELBOURNE had its quota of car smashes over the week-end, a youth bring killed, while a number of people were injured…

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In the Limelight Ald. Daniel's Escape Bulli Pass Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

Since he was elected to Lidcombe Council, Alderman Daniels has constantly been in the limelight. His first move as an alderman was to…

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Fatal Lorry Accident. Queanbeyan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 12

A motor lorry containing four linesmen, returning from work at 5.30 yesterday, got out of control descending a hill on the Bungendore-road, about four miles from Queanbeyan,…

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Girl Shot. Rabbiting Accident. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 7

Olivia Larson, l8, a resident of Mount Hope, who was holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. G. Ford, of Amaroo, was out shooting this morning with Miss Griffith of Orange, and Mr. Robert…

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