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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

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Three Killed Victorian Car Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 8

Three persons were killed in car accidents at the week-end. A woman, not yet identified, was killed when she was struck by two…

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Mr. Alan Cooper in Smash. Collision with Tram

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. Alan Cooper, the well-known sportsman, and owner of Talking, Mala, Manauui, and Joan Darling, and other racehorses, was injured when…

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Stroud Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 2

A very serious accident happened to Mrs. G. Farley on Saturday morning in a most simple way. Whilst engaged in making her bed, she tripped…

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Coroner's Inquiry Fatal Accident Near Bullahdelah

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 2

The death of Percy James Batchelor (31), a tractor driver, who was fatally injured at Crawford River forest camp on June 9, was inquired…

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Deputy Injured Struck by Coal CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

A deputy at Aberdare Central Colliery was injured by a slight fall of coal early this morning at the scene of yesterday's fatality, while making…

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Brick Wall Blown Over Little Girl Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

Gwen Smith, 10 years, had an amazing escape from death at Homebush on Monday when the wind blew over a brick wall and buried her up…

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Happened Twice Unusual Accident NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 5

An unusual type of road accident that occurred twice in a week injured a man at the bond in the Wallsend-Newcastle road at the eld…

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Mid-air Collision Six Lives Lost in R.A.F. Crash SINGAPORE, June 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 13

When two Royal Air Force Vildebeeste torpedo bombers crashed in to the sea last night, after a collision in mid-air, six men are believed to have…

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Lost Foot in Accident Dorrigo

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 8

The 18-year-old son of .Mr. Joseph Raldwin, of Dorrigo, has lost a foot as the result of a shotgun accident on Sunday. When the youth placed his…

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Fatal Accident at Bullahdelah

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 1

A very sad accident occured on Thursday, near Bullahdelah. Mr. Percy Batchelor, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Batchelor, of Port Macquarie and…

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Deputy Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

David Morgan, 61, a deputy, was injured by a fall of coal in the Aberdare Central Colliery on Wednesday. The fall did not…

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Safety in Mines Aberdare Central Idle Accident Sequel Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 7

Aberdare Central Colliery was idle to-day, as a protest against the lack of proper safeguards in northern collieries…

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Accidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 5

John Connolly, 50, a miner, living in Maitland-street, Kurri Kurri, was struck by a fall of stone in Pelaw Main colliery on…

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Hit by Handles Motor Cyclist Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 7

Harry Burgess (22) of George-street, East Maitland, was the victim of, an unusual accident this afternoon. While riding his motor cycle it…

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Fell From Train Man Severely Injured BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 10

With his left foot almost severed just below the ankle, A. B. Cork, a Government lands ranger, wag found on the railway line between Bowen…

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Brilliant Hammond Prevents Debacle Valliant Uphill Fight Early Triumph Turned to Dismay Chipperfield Injured London, June 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 1

After a day of excitement and fluctuations, Australia's triumph was converted into dismay, and she may be forced, as at Nottingham to concentrate on saving the game. She…

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On Injured List Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 5

L. Dawson, the Newcastle Rugby League winger, has notified the selectors that a back injury will prevent him from playing football for three…

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Woman Killed Fatality in Sydney SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 6

Mrs. Florence June Brunnell, 34, of Narrabeen, was killed when she was thrown from a motor-lorry which collided with a car in Narrabeen. Her…

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Hit by Handles Motor Cyclist Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 7

Harry Burgess (22) of George-street, East Maitland, was the victim of an unusual accident late on Saturday afternoon…

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Cyclists in Road Accidents Minister for Transport Will Act

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 1

Concerned at the large number of road accidents in which cyclists are involved, the Minister for Transport Mr M. F. Bruxner) said that he…

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