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Hunter Valley · Accidents

Accidents, 1941

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 49

Injured in Mine Accidents Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 October 1941 · page 3

Three mine workers were injured while working in collieries on the Cessnock field to-day. William Plumb, 30, a wheeler, of…

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Three Killed Crossing Smash At Loftus Five Injured Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 October 1941 · page 2

When an electric train and a car collided at Lotus level crossing on Sunday three people were The victims were:—…

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Mineworkers Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 4

Arthur Hendrickson, 48, of Langstreet, Kurri Kurri, a loader at Richmond Main Colliery, received a probable fracture of the little finger of…

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Injured Back

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 3

James Muxlow, 42, of Desmond-street, Cessnock, a bricklayer at Aberdare Central Coliery, injured his back when he fell from a staging…

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Struck Cow Cyclist Severely Injured

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 4

Sapper Clift Mannix, 32, of Greta camp, is a patient In Maitland. hospital as the result of a heavy fall from his motor cycle about 5.22 p.m…

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Mine Workers Injured Kurri Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 1

Two mine workers were injured in mines onthe Kurrifield yesterday Arthur Hendrickson, 4S,a miner of Lang st. Kurri had his right hand…

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Bush Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 2

Mr. Gomer Woodward, of springfield, Coolongolook, had a very trying experience. He was working in the bush about a mile from his home…

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Airman Killed in Accident Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 4

Mr. E. Brooks, postmaster at East Gresford, has deceived word from ths millitary authorlttes that his son Flying Sergeant A[?] Brooks has been…

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Explosion of Acid Mixture Teacher and Pupils Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 2

Father Gerrard, a teacher at De La Salle Roman Catholic School, Haberfield, had three fingers blown off his left hand when an acid…

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Colliery Accident Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 5

When he was struck by a large piece of coal at Aberdare Extended Colliery to-day. Joseph Davis, 59, a shiftman, residing in North-avenue,…

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Local and General Airmen Killed in Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

Mr. E. Brooks, postmaster at East Gresford, has received word from the military authorities that his son, Flying-sergeant Al. Brooks, has been…

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These Things Caused Accidents

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 6

Whether the driver was a city salesman or a country resident and whether the road accident occurred in town or out in the country,…

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These Things Caused Accidents Toll Of Excessive Speed (Issued by tie Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 4

Whether the driver was a city salesman or a country resident and whether the road accident occurred in town or out in the…

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Accidents at Aberdare Extended Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 5

Two mine workers each struck by a prop were injured at Aberdare Extended colliery to-day. Harry, Anderson [?] a miner, of…

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Test Cricketer Killed in Flying Accident

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 1

Pilot-Officer Kenneth Farnes, English Test bowler, has been killed in a flying accident in the R.A.F. Fames returned from Canada a…

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Fatal Car Smash at The Pinch. Millfield Woman's Tragic Death. Accidental Death Verdict

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 1

The circumstances surrounding the death of Matilda Maude King. 28, of Millfield, who died from injuries received in a motor…

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These Things Caused Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 7

Whether the driver was a city salesman or a country resident and whether the road accident occurred in town or out in the country, excessive speed was the [?] law…

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"Pinch" Bridge Described As Death Trap. Echoes of Recent Accident. Kearsley Council Comment

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 5

The dangerous nature of the bridge at "The Pinch" at Pelton was commented upon at the Kearsley Shire Council…

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Death of Sapper C. MANNIX Injured In Motor Accident

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 4

As the result of injuries he received when the motor cycle he was riding along the Paterson road on Tuesday attack a cow and overturned…

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Cyclist Injured at Cessnock Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 5

Alan Dixou. 11. of Wede-street, Cessnock, was admitted to Cessnock Hospital to-day suffering from abrasions to the head and face concussion…

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