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Blue Mountains · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

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First Aid to the Injured 1938 Ambulance Class at Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

The 1938 first aid class at Katoomba commences at "The Niagara" Katoomba, on Monday night, July 25, at 8 p.m…

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Seriously Injured by Fall From'bus Medlow Bath Resident's Misfortune

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 1

George Anderson, 44, of Medlow Bath, fell from a 'bus while it was traversing Whipcord Hill late on Saturday. He…

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Accidental Death Death of George Fredk. Adams. Coroner S Comment

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 1

The District Coroner (Mr. H. J. Caton) again made some pertinent remarks on narrow railway crossings when…

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Statements After Accidents

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 9 August 1938 · page 2

"There should be no attempt by the police to browbeat a motor-vehicle driver for a statement immediately after an accident," said the…

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Verdict for £1,766 Against Katoomba Firm Sequel to Motor Collision in Lurline St

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 3

The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £1,766126 in the action by Mark Edward Falconer Evans, to recover…

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Youthful Cyclist Injured

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 2

Leslie Garth, 13, residing at 5 Edward Street, Katoomba, whilst riding a bike up Katoomba Street collided with a lady who was…

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Cycle Accidents Katoomba Youth Seriously Injured Cycle Out of Control on the Pass Road

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 2

Arthur Mayer, 16, son of Mr. A. Mayer, Katoomba's electricial engineer, was admitted to the Anzac Memorial Hospital…

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Accidental Death Coroner's Verdict on Kanimbla Valley Rd. Fatality

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 2

At Blackheath Police Station on Tuesday, Mr H. J. Caton, District Coroner, conducted an inquiry into circumstances…

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Railway Crossing Accident Young Woman's Lucky Escape

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 2

The screams of a young woman who was knocked down by a car near the level crossing yesterday 'afternoon, soon…

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Accidental Death

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

An inquiry was also held concerning the death of Arthur Pierre Kenloch Mayer, who died from injuries received in a cycle accident…

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Three Cars Involved in Street Accident. Lady Knocked Unconscious

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 3

Three cars featured in an accident in Katoomba Street at lunch time yesterday. Miss Ryan, a well-known Katoomba…

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Fell on Head Boy Injured Practising on Horizontal Bar

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

Norman MoKellar, aged 12, fell on to a concrete floor, whilst practising on a horizontal bar at his parents' residence, "Normanhurst,"…

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No Blame on Sights Trust Fatal Accident at Wentworth Falls Coroner's Inquiry

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

Mr. H. J. Caton (District Coroner), at Katoomba Court House on Wednesday returned a finding that John Thomas…

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Boy Rider Injured

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 1

Roy James Carter, aged 11 years, who lives in Great Western Road, Mount Victoria, was thrown from a horse he was riding bare-back…

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Seriously Injured Motor Cyclist in Hospital Collision with Car

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 2

Robert Hemming, 21, living with his parents at Shipley Rd., Blackheath, was badly, injured in a road accident yesterday…

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Motor Accident at Leura

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 1

James S. A. Walker, aged 54, who lives at 148 Coronation Parade, Enfield, was knocked down by a car on the Great Western Highway,…

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Workman Injured Fell Between Joists on New Building

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 1

Harold Leslie Collins, 23, living at 173 Lurline Street, Katoomba, met with a serious accident on the new buildings at the corner of…

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Tragic Accident at Cowra

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 2

The fatal accident which occurred on Thursday, outside Cowra, killing two car occupants, has brought great…

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Push Bike Accident Boy Injured

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 2

Dennie Mays, aged 12 years, living with his parents at Parke Street, Katoomba, was riding his bike from a cross street when he…

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Axeman's Painful Accident Workmate Renders First Aid

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 1

Whilst cutting timber in the Kanimbla Valley last week Mr W, ("Bill") Halls had the misfortune to sever an artery…

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