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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1940

724 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 37

Dogs. Kreuger Again Easily. Second Win in Week. Miss Alkoomie Injured

Leader · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

After his record breaking run in the 248 yards race the previous Saturday, Kreuger Again was sent out an odds-on…

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Manildra Railway Disaster Verdict of Accidental Death MOLONG

National Advocate · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

When a verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest to-day on John Richmond Young, a railway carpenter, who was killed on the night…

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Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 6

Whilst playing in the cricket match at Uarbry, Walter Goodman had the misfortune to fall and break his arm…

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Flung on to Live Wires Man on Top of Pole Accident to Peter Chile

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

ON Thursday afternoon last Peter Clark, [?] of Mr. and Mrs. Cal. Clark, of H[?] Street. Mudgee [?] with a…

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In Two Accidents Lithgow Boy's Happy Escapes But One Seriously Hurt

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

Two boys were injured, one of them seriously, when they were knocked down by a motor car, used for milk delivery, at the corner of Esk and…

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Death Was Accidental. Coroner’s Finding. Hospital Matron’s Evidence

Leader · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 1

Mrs. Mary Agnes Tonking, 46, wife of the Chief Secretary (Mr. A. U. Tonking) met her death…

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Stumbled and Was Injured

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

When walking along one of Bathurst's streets early yesterday morning, Mr. J. A. Morgan, of Blayney, stumbled and struck his hand on the…

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Sunny Corner Fatality Compensation Claim Fails Verdict Against Widow

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 1

Reserved judgment has been entered by Judge Moffit, of the Workers' Compensation Court in .the claim of Airs Lauretta…

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Man Killed Fatality Near Trangie Two Other Men Injured Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 5

Ronald Hollier well known young Dubbo garage mechanic residing at 110 Cobra Street, was killed when a motor utility truck he was riding in…

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Fell Beneath Wheels Spring Hill Man Badly Injured Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 1

Thomas Newton (44) of Spring Hall had his left leg and arm badly crushed when he fell beneath the wheels of a loaded lorry near…

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Tyre Blew Out. Plane Taking Off. Narromine Accident. NARROMINE

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

The first accident in the history of the Narromine [?] to-day, when a tyre [?] [?] out while the [?] was…

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State Mine Idle Following Prop Fall Two Men Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

Injuries received by two men at the State Mine yesterday afternoon led to a stoppage this morning. After the no-work whistle was…

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Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

While playing near his home last Wednesday, Noel, aged 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Robbins, Buchanan Street, fell off a fence on…

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Injured His Eye

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 8

Whilst fighting the fire at Norah Creek on Wednesday Mr. Charlie Bunting of "Studlea," Copper Hill, received painful injuries when a hot…

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Plane Crash Raglan Smash Pilot Injured Flying Doctor Aboard Was Forced Back By Storm On Mountains

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 1

A Dc Havilland twin engined Drawn aeroplane crashed in a paddock at Raglan yesterday afternoon in an attempt to land…

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Canoeist Drowned Parramatta River Tragedy SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

An unidentified man about 28 years of age was drowned in the Parramatta River near Gladesville Bridge to-day…

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"Dangerous" Sport Wicketkeeper Injured in Unusual Manner

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

Injured in an unusual manner during a cricket match yesterday, Keith Brennan, wicketkeeper for Waratahs, was knocked unconscious when…

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Fell From Car Child Fatally Injured SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Beverly Neakes, a child, of Merrylands, was fatally injured to-day in a fall from a car. She was in the vehicle with her father and mother…

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Man Fractures Skull in Unusual Accident

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

Mr. Len Norton of Mitre Street, suffered seve[?] ion and a probable fracture [?] skull early last night when riding his bicycle…

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Sequel to Accident Motorist Did Not Give Way At Crossing

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

All accident at the intersection of Keppe! and Stewart streets on December [?]last year resulted in the driver of one of the cars…

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