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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

4,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 203

Motor Lorry Accident

The Propeller · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

James Giles, of Somerviile Street, Arncliffe, was driving a motor lorry along Prince's Highway, Wollongong, last Monday night when it swerved off the…

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Accidents of the Week. Motor Cars Smashed

The Propeller · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

Shortly after mid-day on Wednesday a violent collision occurred between two motor cars at the intersection of Mold's Road and Forest Road,…

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Nearly Drowned Child Left Mother

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 6

WANDERING away from his mother at Watson's Bay this afternoon. Ronald Thornton, 3. strolled into the water, and was nearly drowned before…

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Post Broke Woman Injured Insurance Benefits

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 3

MRS. BLANK was severely injured at her home, to-day. She was hanging out clothes when one of the posts, supporting the line, snapped…

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£500 Damages. Sequel to Car Collision. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 18

The hearing was concluded before Mr. Justice Lowe and a jury of six in the First Civil Court to-day of the action in which Harry Mazor, of Rathdown-street, Carlton,…

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Operation or Not? Injured Worker Unusual Compensation Application

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 5

AN application was made to the Workers' Compensation Commission by David Revell, of Bellevue Hill, for an order directing change of…

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Gun Explodes Accidentally Woman Is Killed Shot Enters Her Head Maitland

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 1

When a charge from a shotgun entered her head, Ethel May' Wall, 23, was killed Instantly at Massie Creek, near Gresford, to-day…

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Inquest Ends. Warrimoo Accident. Verdict of Manslaughter Against Flagman and Pilot Officer. PENRITH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 17

Evidence was concluded to-day at the inquiry concerning the deaths of Henry Hanna, locomotive driver, and Edward Smith, fireman, who were killed in the railway disaster…

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Saved From Drowning

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1930 · page 5

Young Robert Thornton, aged 3, of Adelaide-street, Surry hilts, got into difficulties in Watson's Bay yesterday. Constable Alrick (left) and Mr. Thomas Marinato (right) dashed in fully clothed and rescued Robert who is shown in Mr. Marinato's arms…

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Hit by Car Musician Injured

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1930 · page 2

Max Gemell, aged 54, pianist, was knocked down by a car in Victoria-street. Darlinghurst, last night. His left leg was fractured in several places. Central…

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Expert Tuition for Drivers "Road Accidents Due to Faulty Judgment"

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1930 · page 14

AN innovation is being introduced by the N.R.M.A. in the form of a finishing course of instruction for motor drivers. Recognising that road accidents…

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Drowning Child Saved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 12

Constable Ulrich, of Vaucluse and Thomas Mirinato, a refreshment-room proprietor at Watsons Bay rescued Ronald Thomton, a three-year-old child from drowning in the…

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Drowned When Dinghy Sinks

Daily Pictorial · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

PERTH, Sunday.--Albert Wriglev and James Evans were fishing off Rottnest Island yesterday, when their dinghy was swamped…

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Boy Drowned in River

Daily Pictorial · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

TOWNSVILLE, Sunday.--Andrew Robinson (16), was drowned yesterday in Reid River, at Ellisvale Station, 40 miles from Townsville…

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Noticed Drowning Man Just in Time

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 6

Had it not been for the promptness of Mr. J. Watts, a member of Balmoral Life Savings Club, in noticing the difficulty of H. Barr, in the…

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Country News Head-on Collision

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 14

GULGONG, Monday.--Ethel Davies, who was riding behind her brother, W. Davies, on a motor cycle, was shot clean over the top of a motor car, and…

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Skull Fractured in Redfern Collision

Daily Pictorial · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

When his bicycle collided with a motor-car in Cleveland Street, Redfern, yesterday, John Tuckett (17), Cooper Street, City, had his skull…

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Woman Drowned Fell in Creek

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 4

While paddling in the shallow portion of Cockle Creek yesterday, Mrs. Kathleen Copeland, aged 64, of Chisholm-road, Auburn, was drowned…

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Man Drowned. Dinghy Capsized. Fremantle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 12

When a ten-foot dinghy capsized a mile from Rottnest Island on Saturday afternoon, Leslie George Evans, of Temple-street, Victoria Park, was drowned, and Albert Wrigley,…

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Surfer Drowned Dead Man's Widow Just Left Hospital Perth

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

James Hughes, 40, war pensioner collapsed whilst surfing at Cottesloe Beach yesterday afternoon. When the body was dragged ashore, life was…

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