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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1954

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Injured

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 16

Wollongong cyclist, Ted Budrodeen (20) of Paula Street, West Wollongong, suffered lacerations to the…

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Migrant Drowned at Corrimal Beach

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 1

A 22-year-old Italian migrant was drowned at Corrimal Beach yesterday afternoon. He was Galindo Giacon…

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Local Road Accident Figures for 1953 "STAGGERING; Says Traffic Sergeant

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 12

LAST week I quoted some accident statistics. I would like to make a correction, actu-there were 31 deaths in No. 19…

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"A Safe Vehicle, Driver Serenity and Confidence Are Important Factors in Accident-free Driving Today."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 14

[Followng is the man text of a speech delivered in Canada recently on the important factors in accident-free driving today, Written by Col. W. A. ,Bryce, an authority in the field of safe driving techniques, the article…

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Collision While Overtaking Alleged

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 8

Attempting to overtake on the Port Kembla Rd. on November 3, a lorry was forced back into the…

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Railway Fatality Accidental: Coroner

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 8

A finding of accidental death was returned by the Bulli District Coroner (Mr. R. J. Rummery) at an inquest yesterday into the death of Richard Kearton, 50, of…

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Fractured Leg in Collision

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

A migrant received a fractured right leg when the motor cycle he was riding was involved in a collision…

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Three Cars in Collision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 7

Three cars were involved in a spectacular collision on Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow shortly after 11 o'clock on Saturday…

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Boy's Narrow Escape From Drowning in N, W'gong 'Shark Hole'

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

A 13-year-old boy had a narrow escape from drowning in the "shark hole" at the rocks near North Wollongong Beach yesterday morning…

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Dog's Yelp Led to Electrician's Accidental Death

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 3

The yelp of a dog which had brushed against a "live" down pipe was the first indication that anything was wrong with the electrical installation at a house in…

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Two Fined After Collision

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 5

Two drivers involved in the same accident recently, were each fined £3/18/ with 12/ costs, yesterday…

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Two Hurt In Collision

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 7

Two people were injured When the utility in which they were travelling was involved in a…

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Four Killed in State Road Accidents

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun. - Four people lost their lives in accidents in New South Wales during the weekend. Two men were killed…

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Electrician Death Accidental

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 1

A Council Electrician told the Bulli Coroner last Wednesday that an examination of a lighting system at Thirroul showed…

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Balgownie Railway Fatality "Accidental"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 3

At the conclusion of an inquest into the death of a New Australian, whose body, with both legs severed, was found on the line near the Balgownie Railway…

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Boy's Death Accidental

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 2

A finding of accidental death was returned by the Deputy Coroner Mr. W. S. Musgrave) at the…

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Ketch, Ferry In Collision

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—A large ketch packed with people watching the Gothic berth at Circular…

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Injured Walking Across Street

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 10

A 72-years-old driver alleged to the police last night that a man walked into his car as it was…

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Man's Leg Injured

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

An elderly man suffered injuries to the left leg and shock when he was struck by a car in Keira St.,…

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Building and in the Home Home Health Hints— The danger of accidental poisoning is very real

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 16

The danger of accidental poisoning is a very real one in every home, especially where there are children, unless suitable precautionary measures are taken. Many tragic deaths from this cause are due…

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