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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1936

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Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 6

In the act of leaving the water after a swim in the Hunter River, Lyell Parker, of Ogilvie-street, was unfortunate to wrench and dislocate his…

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An Unusual Fatality

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 2

A man was killed in an unusual manner on a bridge at Petone, near Wellington (N.Z.), when two full motor-car cases were blown from a…

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Killed in Collision

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 1

John Dennis Doherty, aged 57, of North Bondi, was fatally injured when the bicycle which he was riding collided with a motor-car at Wavorley. He…

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Unusual Fatality Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 4

A man was killed in an unusual manager on a bridge at Petone, near Wellington, when two full motor car cases were blown from a lorry by an…

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Boy Drowned at Picnic Bodies Recovered

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 2

A double drowning fatality occurred in Audlley River, National Park, yesterday, the victims being John Collins, 15, of Arthur Street, Flemington, and…

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Boy Injured Verdict for Defendant Claim for £400

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 8

A verdict for defendant was given by Judge Nield in the Maitland District Court late yesterday afternoon in the case in which…

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£9 VERDICT Accident At Kurri District Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 2

Claiming £200 as compensation for injuries received when lie was knocked down by a motor car, John Kirkwood, of Kuril, was…

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Miner Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 7

As the result of a pick plercing his foot, Mr. W. Spaul, employed at the Hebburn No. 1 Colliery, and residing in First-street, Weston, suffered a…

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Dangerous Spot Motor Lorry Collision Need for Care

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 6

The need for care on the Newcastle-road, East Maitland, at night time, is more necessary than ever now that the sewer workers have tunneled under…

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Injured by Wire Rope Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

Allan McNiven, of William Town, was shigging logs when the wire rope broke and struck him in the lower part of the body, inflicting a large…

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£400 CLAIMED Car Through Window Dungog Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

Arising out of a motor accident at Dungog on June 14, 1936, in which he suffered a fractured knee and other injuries, Charles…

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Widow's Claim Muswellbrook Tragedy Quarry Accident Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

Early hearing of the appeal of Mrs. Lily Latter, a widow, of Muswellbrook, from a Judgment of the State Full Court setting…

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Inquest Held Motor Cycle Fatality Young Man Charged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 7

The District Coroner, Mr. A. G. Chiplla, this afternoon held a magisterial inquiry into the death of Lyall John Thomas Ranger, 20, at Cardlff, on…

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Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 10

Mr. Jack Moore was admitted to hospital on Wednesday last, suffering apparently from the effects of an accident which so far is shrouded in…

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£250 AWARDED Dungog Accident Claim District Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 6

Charles Brighton, of Duugog, was awarded £250 damages in his claim for £-100 from Liendl de Vere Slade, of Walgett, by Judge…

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Mill Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 2

Mr. John Duncan employed at Dee Bros' mill met with a painful accident last week. While turning a flitch it slipped on the skid and crushed two…

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Unusual Accident to Man and Wife

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

A man and his wife were injured in an unusual accident in Fullers-road, Chatswood, on Wednesday night. Robert Crook, of…

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Child Drowned Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 9

Norma Lane, 3 years, of Drummoyne, was drowned in the Parramatta River near her home. The child was playing on a small stretch of sand, and it…

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Cars in Collision at Intersection

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

An amazing escape from more serious injury was experienced by Mr and Mrs T. J. Larking, residents of Brisbane, when the single-seater coupe in…

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Hanged While Playing with Rope a Remarkable Fatality

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1

An unusual fatality is reported from Macleay Island, Morten Bay, where Richard Aubrey Cheras, aged 12, was accidentally hanged while playing with…

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