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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1942

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 10

Accidents

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 7

Included in the accidents attended by Illawarra Ambulance were: Sept. 25: Green, labourer, of Official Camp, Port Kembla…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 3

While working at the Rolling Mills, Port Kembla, yesterday (Friday) afternoon, James Delaney, of Bland Street, Kiama, had his foot struck…

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Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 5

Mr. David Mack, underground loco driver at Wongawilli colliery, was killed instantly on Tuesday last when the loco he was driving…

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Boy Drowned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 4

Raymond P. Fitzpatrick (12), of Ronald-ave., Earlwood, was drowned while swimming in Kingfisher Waterhole, Waterfall, on Sunday. He was a…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following are amongst the accidents attended by the Illawan'a Ambulance during the past week. All were admitted to hospital:—…

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In Case of Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 3

Dubbo Ambulance Committee has issue a warning, which is applicable to other centres as well. It is that people should not remove accident…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has attended the following accidents since our last issue. Unless otherwise stated, the patients were conveyed to…

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Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 4

While working at the Railway Commissioners Quarry, Bombo, on Monday morning, Mr. Horace James, Minnamurra Street, Kiama, had a…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The following cases, attended by the Illawarra District Ambulance, since our last issue were all conveyed to hospital:—…

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Accidents

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 October 1942 · page 3

Frederick Pettit, 19, of Bombo, suffered lacerated and crushed fingers on Friday afternoon last when his left hand was caught in the…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 1
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Illawarra District Ambulance has atetnded the following accidents since our last issue. Unless otherwise stated, the patients were conveyed…

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Accident on Ship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 5

Jack Stewart, of Church-st., Wollongong, was severely injured whilst working in the hold of a ship at Port Kembla last Friday night. Later, at…

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Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 6

At Wollongong on Wednesday, the deputy Coroner (Mr. S. R. Musgrave) opened an inquiry concerning the death of Mr. David…

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Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Th eIllawarra District Ambulance has attended the following accidents since our last issue. Unless otherwise specified, the patients were conveyed…

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Shunting Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 10

Mr. Maxwell. V. O'Keefe, a young railway employee, and the eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. P. M. O'Keefe of 139 Keira street, Wollongong…

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