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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Accidents

Accidents, 1940

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Bushfire Fatality Death of Mr. J. H. Richards Sad Aftermath of Accident

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

To the heavy toll of the recent bushfire at Bookham, has to be added the saddest note of all. The death occurred at the…

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Jockey Meets Tragic Death Lappin Fatally Injured In Fall At Randwick Leading Apprentice

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 8

The leading apprentice jockey, W. Lappin, died on Saturday afternoon from injuries received when his mount, Passport, fell…

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Painful Accident

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. Mort Styles, of Rye Park, suffered a very painful accident on Wednesday last. He was cutting wood when a limb turned and caught…

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Hurt in Collision

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

As a result of injuries he received when his sulky and a car came in contact in William Street, in the early hours of Sunday morning,…

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Injured Leg Amputated

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

During one of the bush fires near Jugiong, oil under the sump in a car in which Mrs. Dick Orme, of Cootamundra, was travelling began to…

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Damages for Merle Oberon Result Of Car Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

Result Of Car Accident LONDON, Tuesday: The court has awarded Merle Oberon £5000…

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Road Safety Young Lives Blighted Result of Accidents Toll of Recklessness

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orpahned and from once happy homes they are…

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Lives Blighted by Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are now…

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Coota. Man to Pay £95 Court Sequel to Accident Near Young Pony Stallion Had To Be Destroyed Negligent Driving Allegation

The Young Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

An accident on the Grenfell road, near Young, on October 7, in which a pony stallion received injuries that necessitated its destruction, formed the basis of a case heard in Young District Court yesterday, William…

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Collision in Bourke Street Youth Injured As Outcome

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

At the corner of Clifford and Bourke Streets on Saturday afternoon Victor Hobbs, 18, who was riding a motor cycle down Clifford…

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Mrs. Margaret Coen Injured in Motor Car Accident Collision in North Yass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

About 10.30 yesterday morning, the Municipal Council’s utility truck used in the electricity department and driven by the electrical engineer,…

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The Post River Bathing Hazards Recent Fatality to the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Sir. Everyone must appreciate the sound sense of the warning uttered by our good Mayor. Ald. T. P. Manion, in his capacity as…

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Triangular Collision In Auburn St

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

A service truck from a Goulburn garage and two sedan cars were involved in a collision in Auburn Street shortly before…

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Rivette Injured May Not Start In Cup

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

H. Bamber, owner-trainer of Rivette, discovered yesterday that the mare has developed an inflamed tendon and be stated…

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Fatal Car Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 8

LITHGOW, Thursday: Joseph Borriero, 29, who was injured in a motor car collision at South Bowenfels on Sunday, died yesterday. He…

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Cycle Accidents

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 5

Whilst riding a bicycle along the Binalong road in the vicinity of Canningar last week, Miss Nila Mead, of Wh[?]ton Lane, Harden, received a…

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Tragic Fatality

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

When the motor track in which they were travelling crashed into a telegraph pole on Parramatta Road on Saturday, George Eyre Arthur…

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Painful Accident

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. Lionel Cranston had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday afternoon. Working at Mr, Rick Hardine's wood yard, "Erk." was…

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The Sorrow of Road Accidents

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 6

In the Accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:—…

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Accidental Death Recommendation To Police

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The inquest into the circumstances leading to the death of Lionel John Branson, of Goulburn, who was involved in a…

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