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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1940

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Two Killed Victims of Motor Accidents SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

In motor accidents last night, Albert McK[?] (60), was killed, and F[?]nk Hughes (56), of Pymble, lost his life…

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Death of "Cobber" Kain Killed in Air Accident

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

The British Air Ministry advises that the New Zealand air "ace," Flight Lieutenant Edgar ("Cobber") Kain, D.F.C., has been killed in an…

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Car Overturned. Two Occupants Injured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

A serious motor accident occurred at the Brae field railway crossing near Quirindi on Saturday last…

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S. Wales)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 8

Appeal is made to all road users to exercise courtesy during this month. In other words the Road Safety Council asks…

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Accidents at Colliery

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Messrs Roy Gunter and C. Wilton are off duty as a result of injuries sustained while at work at the colliery. Their injuries, however, are not…

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"Cobber" Kain Killed Air Accident in England Was First Ace of the War London, June 9

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 5

The British Air Ministry advises that the New Zealand air "ace," Flight Lieutenant Edgar ("Cobber") Kain, D.F.C., has been killed…

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No Licence Motor Cycle Accident

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

While riding a motor cycle in High-street, West Maitia, on April 18, Lance Martin Bennis, of Ann-street, East Maitland, was involved in a…

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Three Injured Struck by Steel Truss NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 7

A Maitland man and two others were injured, one seriously, when a steel trass fell on them, from a height of 20 feet, while they were erecting…

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Factory Accident

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Mr, Joe While, of Morpeth, Is an inmate of Maitland Hospital receiving treatment for Injuries received at his factory when his left band came…

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Mineworker Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

John Campbell. 27, of Aberdare-street Kurri Kurri, a mineworker employed at Pelaw Main Colliery, received a probable…

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Former Resident Injured

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

A number of men were injured when a huge steel girder fell while being moved into position on additions at the Stockton Mental…

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Three Injured in Car Smash Wagga, Friday

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Two Lombard residents were severely injured when their over turned. on the way to a dance at Gorae Creek. Miss Frances Bet,…

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Colliery Accidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Malcolm Sneddon, 32, of Kitchener, a clipper, employed at Aberdare colliery, received injuries to his left hand when he…

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Sulky and Car Collide Morpeth Farmer Injured

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

Knocked unconscious when be was thrown from s sm[?]ty which was involved in a collision with a motor ear near Raworth railway station last…

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Man Seriously Injured Struck by Crane Handle NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

Robert Creker, 35, of Wilton street, Merewether, a labourer, employed by W. E. Bramble and Son, was seriously injured when he was struck by a crane…

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Struck by Car Young Man Injured, CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

When he was struck by a motor car last night. Kenneth Gibson, 19 of Grets-street, Aberdeen, was rendered unconscious. The Cessnock…

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Accident Narrowly Averted Wheel of Ferry Boat Interfered with Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

Over 500 passengers of a ferry boat were Imperilled last night when the vessel narrowly mis[?] crashing into a wharl at…

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Muswellbrook Resident Killed. Collision Near Greta

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

Mr. William Littlejohn (33), of Kingstreet, Muswellbrook, was killed instantly on Friday, night when, riding a motor cycle on his way home, he…

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Accidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

Struck by a car on Sunday night, Kenneth Gibson, 19, of Aberdare, was rendered unconscious, and was admitted to…

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