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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1934

1,341 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 68

Fatality on Farm. Mr. William McNulty Killed. Fall of 47 Feet Down Well

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 1

A well-known and highly respected dairy farmer, Mr. William John McNulty, lost his life in tragic circumstances yesterday…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 24th. JULY, 1934. Late Cables and Telegrams Bradman. Reported to Be Injured. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 2

It is reported that Bradman injured his thigh while batting, and will bat to-morrow only in the vent of emergency. He will…

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Four Injured Head-on Collision Cars Smashed Lismore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 8

Four men were injured when two motor cars met in a head-on collision on the Lismore-Ballina road, seven miles from Lismore…

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Defective Brakes Motor Car Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 2

In a case before the Albury Court, in which L. Robinson, of Melbourne was fined £1 and costs for driving a car with defective brakes, thereby…

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Fatally Hurt Girl Knocked Down Child Injured Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 8

When crossing George-street, City, two girls were knocked down by a motor car and injured, one fatality. The victims were Una Merriman…

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Dentist Missing Drowning Suspected Cries for Help Baliianald

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

Harold John McGrath, dentist, who has been practising in Balranald for six years, is missing. He was last seen at 9 o'clock on Tuesday night…

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Recent Motor Fatality John Joseph Moylan Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 7

The District Coroner (Mr A. Morrison) held an inquest at the Court House this afternoon concerning the death of Rapheal Francis Donnelly, aged 26, a…

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Local and General ACCIDENTS

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 4

Mr. Stan Power had the misfortune to be struck on the head with a cross piece while repairing the telephone wire out on the hill. He was in a bad…

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Street Accidents in Sydney Two Children and Woman Killed

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 5

Street accidents in Sydney and suburbs on Wednesday were responsible for the death of two children and a young woman. A girl was injured…

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Fell Into Well Child Drowned SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 1

Falling into an open well at his home, a five-years-old boy William Clarke of Moorebank near Liverpool was drowned…

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SEAHAM Fall Down Steps Back Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 2

An unpleasant accident befell Miss Gladys Bambach, of "Bertfield," Greswick, when she had the misfortune to slip from some…

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Motor Fatality Driver for Trial Singleton Inquest Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 9

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon by the District Coroner (Mr. Alex, Morrison) concerning the death of Rapheal Francis Donnelly, aged 26…

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Foot in Points Rail Guard Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 3

Barney Braggard, 50, a resident of Islington; railway guard, was admited to Newcastle Hospital on Sunday morning, suffering from a probable…

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Child Fatally Injured Run Over by Father's Caravan

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 1

Dorothy Davenport, aged 11, was run over by her father's motor caravan and was fatally injured on the main North Coast Highway, about six miles from…

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Motor Fatality. Driver for Trial

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 4

An inquest was held at Singleton by the District Coroner (Mr. Alex. Morrison) concerning the death of Rapheal Francis Donnelly, aged 26,…

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Fatally Hurt Collision Victim? Found on Road Inverell

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

Noticing a beam of light from a motor cycle headlight which he subsequently found lying on the road three miles from Inverell, walter…

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Trial Opens. Shooting of "Accidental," Chancellor. Says Prisoner Vienna

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

The trial opened to-day before a special military court of Otto Planetta (35), ex-soldier, who is charged with the murder of Dr…

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Accidents

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

Whilst turning his car in front of j Lyall's garage, Dungog on Monday, Mr. Shearman came into collision with Mr. Wally Weekes, who was riding a…

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Young Man's Death Found Injured on Road

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 1

Attracted by the beam of light from a motor-cycle headlight, which he subsequently found lying on the road three miles from Invorell, Walter…

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School Children in Motor Accident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 2

A collision occurred between a motor bus, which was conveying school children from the railway station to the High School at Coff's Harbour,…

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