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Vincent Kelly

Fell from Sydney Harbour Bridge

Newspaper article

Man's amazing escape: Fall of 170ft. from Harbour Bridge

This newspaper article recounts Vincent Kelly's remarkable survival after falling 170 feet from the Sydney Harbour Bridge into Sydney Harbour while working on the bridge's construction. It describes the rescue by fellow workers, Kelly's injuries, and his account of the fall, as well as noting his earlier attempt to rescue another bridge worker who had fallen to his death.

1930 'MAN'S AMAZING ESCAPE', Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954), 24 octobre, p. 1. , viewed 27 juil. 2026, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81182236
Newspaper article

Kelly back on the Bridge

This newspaper article describes Vincent Roy Kelly's return to work on the Sydney Harbour Bridge following his remarkable survival after a 175-foot fall. It highlights the public attention surrounding his recovery and Kelly's own calm, unassuming determination to resume work as though nothing had happened.

1930 'KELLY BACK ON The Bridge.', The Evening News (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1922; 1924 - 1941), 6 décembre, p. 4. , viewed 27 juil. 2026, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201499784
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Sydney Harbour Bridge survival medal

This medal was awarded to Vincent Kelly who survived falling from the Sydney Harbour Bridge while working on its construction in October 1930.

Source
https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/collection/highlights/sydney-harbour-bridge-survival-medal