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ABC News
10 hours ago
- ABC News
NSW farmer who died in aircraft crash remembered as community man
A small New South Wales rural community has paid tribute to a father who died in an ultra-light aircraft crash. Paul Adam, 48, died when his recreational aircraft crashed in a paddock near Tottenham in the state's central west on Monday afternoon. Lachlan Shire Council mayor John Medcalf said he lived close to Mr Adam and had known him his entire life. "It is a very big shock," Councillor Medcalf said. "He was very, very involved in the community. Police had been searching the area for the driver of a car that had been reported stolen around the time of the crash. A spokesperson for New South Wales Police said officers were searching for the vehicle when they came across the crashed plane. Police said officers were still trying to find the driver of the vehicle. Mr Adam was a father to three children and a long-time volunteer of the local Lions club. As the owner of a crop farm, Mr Adam was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2011 to investigate measures to improve no-till cropping systems on his property. The Nuffield Scholarship is awarded to 20 farmers each year from different parts of the world, providing funding to allow them to travel overseas to conduct research into agriculture. Cr Medcalf said Mr Adam was a "very innovative farmer" and his loss would be deeply felt across the industry. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has been launched by the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Tributes pour in for 'lovely teaching assistant', 71, found dead at home after 'disturbance'
A devastated local community have paid tribute to a 'lovely teaching assistant' who was found tragically dead at her home on Saturday. Margaret McGowan has been named locally as the 71-year-old pronounced dead at her home on Newfield Square in Nitshill, Glasgow, at around 9.45pm on Saturday following a 'disturbance'. A 78-year-old man has been detained regarding the incident, while 'extensive' initial enquiries remain ongoing. There is no risk to the wider public. Understood to have worked at nearby Gowanbank Primary School, the beloved teaching assistant has been praised by a 'shocked' community for her 'lovely' nature. An abundance of floral tributes have been placed outside her home, while devastated youngsters have written the words 'RIP Margaret, we miss you' in chalk on the pavement. Taking to social media to express their commemorations, one commenter described the tragic death as 'so sad', stating: 'Thinking of all her family at this very sad time.' Another added: 'Such a shame Mrs McGowan was such a lovely woman'. Speaking to the Daily Record, one neighbour, who heard sirens on the night of the fatal incident, described Ms McGowan's tragic death as 'really shocking'. They added: 'We knew something serious had happened straight away. No one will tell us what happened but everyone has been left in shock.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Shortly before 9.45pm on Saturday, May 10 2025 officers attended the report of a disturbance at a house in Newfield Square in Nitshill, Glasgow. 'A 71-year old woman was found seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 78-year-old man has been detained and there is no risk to the wider public. Extensive enquiries, which are at an early stage, are ongoing.'
