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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

1,301 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 66

Fatal Accident. Inquest at Newcastle. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 5

An inquest was held to-day touching the death of Cyril John Bonson, a sampler, employed at the Sulphide Corporation, Cookle Creek,…

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Fatal Accident at Martin's Creek

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 2

At the Newcastle Court House on Thursday a verdict of accidental death, was returned by the Deputy-Coroner (Mr. W. R. Pickett) at the…

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Injured Airman Leaves Hospital

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 2

Mr Goya Henry who was injured in a 'plane crash at Manly on July. 5, left hospital yesterday. He is convalescing at the home of his father, Dr…

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Left Hospital Injured Manly Airman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 6

Mr. Goya Honry, who was injured [?] plane crash at Manly on July [?] left hospital. He is [?] at the home of his father…

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Bus and Lorry Collision at Abermain. Driver Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 2

John William partington was charged at Kurri Kurri Police Court with having driven a motor lorry in a manner dangerous to the safety of…

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Trampled by Horse. Farmer Seriously Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 8

Suffering from a fractured skull, fractured ribs, and severe abrusions to the face and body, Michael Joseph Glbhons, 30, farmer, of Apanic…

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Motor Collision. Cessnock Miner's Death. the Inquest. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 6

At Cessnock Courthouse to-day, the Coroner (Mr. J. H. Scott) held an inquest into the death of William Charies Moodie, 30. a miner, who…

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Football Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 6

Several accidents occurred at school football matches on the Show Ground on Wednesday afternoon. Clem Yates, or Dudley, sustained…

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Latest Telegrams. Bribery Allegations. Aeroplane Fatality. Federal Parliament Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

The report of Judge Dethridge, who inquired into the bribery allegations concerning the Broadcasting Inquiry, completely exonerates Mr. Coleman,…

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"It's Just My Luck" Tragic End of William Charles Moodie. Echo of Motor Collision in Vincent-street. Coroner Returns Verdict of Accidental Death

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 8

At the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday the Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. B. Scott, J.P.) conducted an inquiry concerning the death of William Charles Moodie, 30, miner, who died in Cessnock Hospital on August 1, following Injuries received in a motor colliston…

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Boy Injured While Cycling to School Probable Fracture

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 5

While "doubling" on a bicycle with another lad, on their way to Nulkaba School, Harry Harman, aged eight was injured in an accident which…

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Local and General ACCIDENT

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. L. Huxley whilst working loading hardwood timber in port last Friday, sustained injuries to his right foot through a 14 x 6 girder…

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Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

Cliff. Dee, son of Mr. Chas. Dee, a pupil of the Boolambayte public school is an inmate of the "Alum Mount" private hospital, through an…

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Gun Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

A serious gun accident occurred at Upper Myall last Sunday, Mr. J. Buckley and party were out rabbit shooting. Nearing home he decided…

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Elderly Man Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 August 1930 · page 6

George Sullivan, 71, of Lismore-street, Abermain, fell from a cart at Abermain yesterday, and was admitted to the Kurri Kurri District…

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Not Drowned Death of Leslie Fielding. Verdict at Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 August 1930 · page 2

The Deputy-Coroner (Mr. J. R. Scott) hold an Inquest at the Kurri Kurri Courthouse concerning the death of Leslie Ernest Fielding, a…

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Risked His Life. Doctor's Bravery Commended, Tried to Pave Drowning' Man. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 2

The bravery of Dr. Cameron, of the Coast Hospital, who jumped into the water at Little Bay on July 13, in an attompt to save Lesllo, Francis…

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Second Death Paddington Motor Car Fatality. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 5

John Look, a blacksmith, who was passenger in the car which ran on to the footpath in Paddington on sunday when Hales was killed, died…

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Painful Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 2

While engaged scrub cutting in company with a mate a few days ago, on Mr. Ben. Hooke's property at "Skibo," Mr. W. Leayr met with…

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Council Employee Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. J. Keppie, a resident of George-street, Homeville, a labourer, employed by the West Maitland Council, was injured at the…

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