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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1933

3,190 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 160

Casualties. Aged Man Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 13

Peter Capsala, 70, of Buckingham-street, city, was walking along Bathurst-street yesterday when a man lurched from a nearby hotel. Capsala told the police that he put…

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Drowned in Disused Shaft Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 6

The Coroner. Mr. P. Tidex, returned a verdict of Accidental death in the case of Mr. John Reilly, who was found drowned in a disused…

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Broke Thigh Pensioner Injured: Man Arrested

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 8

Struck on the head by a drunken man who lurched out of a wine bar in Bathurst Street, City, early last night, an old-aged pensioner, Peter…

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Claim for £400 Against Driver Girl Injured by Car

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 14

Harcourt Garden, radio announcer was defendant before Judge Edwards and a jury of four in the District Court yesterday, when Thelma…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards and a Jury of four.) Motor Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 6

James Ernest Mondy, of Clyde-street, Guildford, sought to recover from Walter H. Brett, of Tranmere-street, Drummoyne, £100 damages for injuries received and damage to…

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Detective Shot Accident During Raid

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 11

Detective Carroll, of the Burwood police, was accidentally shot on Wednesday night, during a raid in search of suspects at a house in Ashfield…

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Man Falls From Train. Accident Proves Fatal

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 3

Thomas Hardie, 36, of Park Street, Kogarah, was seriously injured last Monday evening when he fell from a fast moving train near the Bauksia…

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Accidents of the Week. Motor Lorry Accident

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 4

At the intersection of Cross and Hudson Streets, Hurstville, on Tuesday morning a motor lorry owned by Orr and Sons, Hurstville, and driven by…

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Aftermath of Accident

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 4

John Cumming was proceeded against for refusing to give his name and address after an accident had occurred. Evidence was given that a man was…

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Boy Is Shot Accidentally "Cowboys and Indians" Game

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 8

Playing a game of "cowboys and Indians" outside his home last night, John Darrell Kennemore, 8, of Park Avenue, Ashfield, was accidentally…

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Announcer in Court Sequel to a Motor Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 10

HARCOURT GARDEN, of Cooper Street, Maroubra, son of Ald. J. Garden, and radio announcer for 2KY, was the…

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Shot in Face Boys' Game Ends in an Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

While playing "cowboys and Indians" yesterday, John Kennymore (8), of Park Avenue, Ashfield, was accidentally shot in the face with a…

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Dog Causes Accident

The Biz · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 5

Jack O'Keeffe was riding his motor cycle, with his brother Reg on the pillion seat, on Saturday morning, along Excelsior-street, Park Hill,…

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LAUGHTER and Tears Drowning Trouble

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 17

ONE Sunday, after a particularly bad day at the local races on the Saturday, Bricky was suffering a recovery from it bender. Noting his woebegone appearance, I enquired what for. "Well," he answered, "I done my roll on a 'cert' yesterday, so last night…

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Nagel Unavailable Owing to Injured Arm. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 13

L. Nagel, who was one of the twelve selected to represent Australia in the Fifth test match, will be unable to play. He is still suffering from an injured arm. This announcement…

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Compensation Cases Many Injured On S. Coast WOLLONGONG

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 6

THE following cases were dealt with at the Wollongong Compensation Court before his Honor. Judge Perdrian. and Commissioners Routiey and…

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Crashed Through Rail Gates Motorist Seriously Injured Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 5

When its brakes failed a motor truck driven by George Cole, 65, carrier, of Heidelberg, crashed through the closed gates at…

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Sergeant Injured. Struck by Motor Cycle. Two Men Arrested. Milton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 14

Sergeant Simmons was struck by a motorcycle last evening and was rendered unconscious. A knee was dislocated, and he received abrasions to the right leg, hand, and…

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Polish Consul Injured Officials Stabbed in Paris Embassy Stoned Paris

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 1

Two officials at the Polish Consulate in farm will probably die as the result of being stabbed during an attack on the Embassy…

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Fall of a Rifle Remarkable Accident

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 5

A most remarkable accident befell William Plunkett the six-years-old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Plunkett, of Lambridge, on Monday. The ad was…

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