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Unidentified

  • A man telephoned a Sydney newspaper announcing he intended to jump over the Harbour Bridge in a few minutes  "It will be a bit of news for you tomorrow"
  • Police rushed to the scene, where a man was seen looking into the water
  • When approached he remarked, "Leave me along. I've lost my job and I 'm going to end it all. I'm sick of life."
  • He was removed to the Reception House
Date of attempt
Newspaper
The Manning River Times, 2 August 1939, p. 3
Gender
Male
status
Prevented