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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1930

1,301 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 66

Accident at Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 2

As a result of a lorry overturning near Leighton Park, on the S[?]ne-Gundy road, Charlie Tong Sing, an Aberdeen market gardeners, was…

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Boy Drowned Vain Rescue Efforts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 6
Also in Singleton Argus

Patrick Norman Duggan, 11, of Albert-street, Rozelle, was drowned in the George's River, at Hollywood picnic ground, near Cabramatta, on…

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Collision at Midnight Three Cars Involved

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 1

Despite the fact that three cars were involved in a midnight coflision at Adamstown on Friday night, and two were extensively damaged the…

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Remarkable Fatality Woman Learning to Reverse Car

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

William Dayken, 67, of Marrickville, met his death in a remarkable manner at Gladesville on Friday afternoon. He was directing a woman how to…

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Motor Cyclists Hurt Accident Near Farley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

W. H[?]dg[?]kiss, 20, of Dick Street, Hanley and Hunter Anstey, of Hillcrest Street. Temp[?], were injured on the Great Northern Road, near the…

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Airman Hurled to Death "Accidental" Is Verdict of Coroner

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

The City Coroner on Friday returned a verdict of accidental death after hearing evidence concerning the tragic occurrence at Mascot, on September 17,…

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Shocking 'Bus Fatality

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 6

An omnibus disaster, which occurred in Sydney on 8-Hour nightresulted in three people being killed, and 40 being injured. Two heavy [?]or…

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One Killed Shocking Car Accident Two Injured Newcastle, Tuesday Afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 5

One person was killed and two in a motor car accident near Wyee, on the main Northern Highway, to-day…

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Bail Allowed Renewed Application Successful Wollombi Motor Fatality

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 1

A renewed application for ball on behalf of William Richardson, charged with manslaughter in connection with the Wollombi motor fatality, has…

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Car Crashes "Man Seriously Hurt Girl Also Injured Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 1

A motor car containing five passengers capsized at Newport late last night, and several of the occupants were thrown out on to the…

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Wollombi Motor Fatality Coroner Inquires Into Death of Mrs. Blanche Inquest Adjourned After 14 Hours' Sitting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 2

After a sitting at Wollombi Court House on Friday, which lasted from 10 a.m. until midnight—a period of 14 hours—the inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Evelyn M[?] Br[?]gg. also known as "Dot" Blanche, was adjourned until to-morrow (Wednesday) morning…

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Bus Crash in Sydney Three Killed in Holiday Tragedy Forty Persons Injured Heavy Vehicles Overturn SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 2

One of the worst omnibus disasters in the history of the metropolis occurred last night, when two 'buses, crowded with…

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Dodged Death Man Hurled Through Window Peculiar Accident. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 1

Arthur, Alfred Gray had a lucky escape from death this morning. It appears that a car driven by Fred, Manfurth got out of control at…

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Killed by Motor Lorry Tragic Death of Little Girl Coroner Returns Verdict of Accidental Death

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 1

At the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday morning, the Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. R. Scott, J.P.) conducted an inquest concerning the death of the…

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Thumb Amputated Result of Colliery Accident

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 1

While following his occupation as miner at Millfield-Greta Colliery on Saturday, Robert Wilkinson, of Anstey-street, Cessnock, got his right…

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Crowded 'Buses in Collision Three Persons Killed 40 Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 3

Three persons were killed and 40 were injured, some of them seriously, when two crowded buses came into collision and overturned at Rockdale…

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Fatality Near Wyee Oar Overturns

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 1

One person was killed and two others were injured when a car skidded and overturned near Wyee yesterday. Christopher Martinson, aged 60, of…

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News in Brief Miner Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 4

Cecil Davis (38), miner, employed at Pelton Colliery, and residing at Bellbird, received injuries to his back and leg, as a result of a fall of coal…

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Motorist Charged Sequel to Collision. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 2

When a motorist who had been involved in a collision near the intersection of Hunter and Newcomen-streets, made a leap from his car and…

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