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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1948

639 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 32

Girl Drowned at Bathurst

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 1

BATHURST Tuesday. — The body of a 13-years-old Bathurst [?] who failed to [?] from school on Monday, was [?]…

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Collision on River Lett Hill

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

A car driven by Mr. J. Barnes, of Doncaster-avenue, Kensington, was involved in an accident on the River Lett Hill yesterday morning, when…

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Young Girl Drowned Bathurst Tragedy

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 1

The body of a 13 year old Bathurst girl, who failed to return home from school on Monday, was found in the Jordan Creek, at the…

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Man Injured in Explosion

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 2

An electrician had his clothes burned off in an electrical explosion at the Sulphide Corporation plant at Cockle Creek, near Newcastle, last…

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Taximan Injured on Bridge

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: When a taxi-driver was knocked down by a cycle on the Harbor Bridge today a traffic tangle developed as double-decker…

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Three Injured in Car Crash

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: An 82-year-old woman and a five-year-old boy and his mother were injured today when a roadster in which they were…

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Drowned Verdict in Jordan Creek Fatality Evidence at Inquest

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 2

Gladys Mary Hodson (13), of Blayney Road, was accidentally drowned in Jordan Creek, near the Rankin Street crossing last…

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Bolting Lorry Infant Killed—Youth Injured

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday: A 20 months old boy, Dennis Wiggins, was killed instantly today when a lorry that had been left parked at Palm Grove…

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Violinist Hurt in Accident Unable to Appear at Concert

Central Western Daily · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Because of a motor accident, Robert Pikler, violinist, of Warrawee, one of the principal artists, was unable to appear at the Orange Music Club’s concert last night. He was admitted to Forbes District Hospital with injuries to his head and arm…

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Child Injured

National Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 2

Aileen Hadson (10) of 2 Lambert Street, suffered a badly bruised leg when she fell ab the Public School yesterday. She received treatment by…

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Child Injured

National Advocate · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 2

Janette Mitchell (3), daughter of Mr. Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, 180 Bentinck Street, suffered internal injuries at her home on Saturday when she…

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Week-end Accidents

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 2

During the week-end Lithgow ambulance attended five accident cases beside numerous sickness cases…

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Boy Injured

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

Thirteen years old John Thorpe son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thorpe, of 93 Lanibert Street. suffered a probable fracture of the right kneecap,…

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Accidents Involve Heavy Loss of life

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: Three accidents, each with heavy loss of life, are reported from Europe. In Switzerland, the brakes failed…

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Child Injured

National Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 2

A two year old child suffered a laceration to the forehead at 39 Victoria Street yesterday afternoon, when she fell from a chair. She is…

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In Jerusalem 16 Jews Injured

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 2

JERUSALEM, Friday: Haganah personnel and Irgzun Zvai Leumi territorists fought for two hours in the main square of Tel Aviv yesterday…

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A Freak Accident

National Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 2

A 42-years-old woman was the victim of a freak accident yesterday, resulting in her receiving severe lacerations to her left hand and left leg…

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Players Accident Fund Move by Waratah League Club

Central Western Daily · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 1

Waratah Rugby League Football Club Will conduct an Accident fund during the 1948 season to pay the…

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Fatality at Gunnedah

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 3

GUNNEDAH, Sunday: Harold Francis Mills (41) died in Gunnedah Hospital this morning following severe burns received last night…

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Two Dead Six Others Injured

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday: John Reynolds (16) of Corana-street, Yarra Bay, died in St. George Hospital tonight. He was found this afternoon lying on the…

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