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Central Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1936

12 stories in Central Coast's papers

Motor Accident Statements

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council, the Association's solicitors called attention to the practice of police obtaining statements from motorists…

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Fell From Top of Stairs Accident That Brought On Neuritis

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 7

This old lady survived a fall downstairs from top to bottom, only to become a victim of neuritis and rheumatism. But in Kruschen she found…

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Two Boys Hurt Accident in Mann Street

Man on the Land · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 1

While Walking along Mann Street towards the Scout Hall on Friday evening, Alexander Scott, 15, and Jas. Buscombe, 13, were knocked down by…

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Stray Stock Peril Another Car Accident

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 16

Mr. Frank Verdun, of Kincumber, had a fortunate escape from a serious accident, due to straying stock. He was returning from Gosford late on…

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Accident at Green Point

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 8

Treading on a stick close to his parents' house at Green Point on Wednesday, James Irwin, 22, slipped, and a single barrel shotgun he was carrying…

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Mrs. Black's Accident

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 6

Following a collision between a motor cycle and a ear on the main road to The Entrance, Mrs. Cecil Black, of Ourimbah, who was a passenger,…

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Child's Hand Injured

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

While out collecting flowers at Lisarow on Saturday afternoon Kevin Gollan, aged 5, fell, and his hand was gashed by a broken bottle. The…

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Accidental Death Speedy Motor Cycle

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 1

At the Police Station, The Entrance, on Friday, Mr. W. E. Kirkness, the Coroner, held an inquiry into the death of Kenneth Fuge William Minton, 16,…

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Long Jetty Tragedy Accident Verdict Given Constable Kempton's View

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 13

"In any opinion the speed that Minton was travelling at on his motor cycle was such that he was unable to take the corner on his…

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Infant Drowned Tragedy at Erina

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 8

While Mrs. Fredrick Charles Vicary was preparing costumes for some of her children to attend a fancy dress hall on Friday…

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Accidental Drowning

Man on the Land · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 4

Following the finding of the body of Beverly Jill Vicary, the 13 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Charles Vicary, in the well at…

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Remarkable Accident

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1936 · page 5

Ronald Vaughan, 19, relieving theatre employee, employed by Tudor Theatres, was the victim of a remarkable accident on Sunday night…

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