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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Accidents

Accidents, 1932

35 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Unusual Accident

Camden News · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 1

On Sunday last whilst having lunch on the Camden Showground, Sergt. E. L. Sommer of the lst/21st Light Horse Troop (Camden) was truck a…

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Motor Smash Sergeant Dudley and Family Party Injured Car Wrecked

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 2

On Sunday'evening Sergeant Dudley of Mittagong, was returning from Picton with members of his family, and also with him was his aged…

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Accidents Fractured Leg

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

James Roots aged 27, of "Sunnyside [?] was admitted to Camden District Hospital, on Sunday, 15th Instant, suffering from a fractured leg…

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Scalding Fatality

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 June 1932 · page 2

As a result of a scalding accident, little Noel, son of Mr and Mrs. Sam [?] [?] in a serious condition…

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Car Fatality Lad Killed at Narellan

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 June 1932 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon last, William Humphrey Tuckwell, aged six years, nephew of Mrs J. Burton of Narellan, was killed instantly when he was sturck…

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Narellan Fatality Graphic Story Told at Inquest Car Driver Exonerated From Blame

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 1

Had little Billy Tuckwell heeded the warning of his aunt, Mrs. Nellie Burton, of Narellan, the sad accident on Thursday, June 9th could not have possibly occurred Mrs Burton told the District…

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Child Killed. Motor Car Accident at Narellan

Camden News · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 7

At the Court House, Camden, on Wednesday of last week, Mr. A. E. Baldock. Coroner, held an inquiry upon the death of a school child…

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Child Killed. Motor Car Accident at Narellan

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 6

At the Court House, Camden, on Wednesday of last week, Mr. A. E. Baldock. Coroner, held an inquiry upon the death of a school child…

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Cup Football Picton Defeats Camden, 16—0 Visitors Captain Injured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 June 1932 · page 2

Camen footballers were without the services of Bill Duffy (coach) who was on the injured list, and their star winger (George Watson) on Saturday…

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Struck by Train. Level-crossing Accident. Mr. C. H. Scott dies from Injuries

Camden News · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 1

Charles, Herbert Scott, aged 46, of John Street, Camden, elder son of the late Charles Scott and Mrs. Scott, of Elderslie. was injured on Tuesday…

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Shocking Accident at Level Crossings Train Strikes Car. Mr. Charles Herbert Scott Fatally Injured

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 5

A tragic accident resulting in the death of Mr. Charles Herbert Scott, age 43 years, of John Street, Camden, when the car in which he had been…

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Railway Gates Accident Coroner's Finding

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 5

Mr. A. E. Baldock, District Coroner, held an inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Charies Herbert Scott, of Camden, and returned…

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Inquest. Charles Herbert Scott Died From Injuries Accidentally Received.the Coroner’s Finding

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

“That the said Charles Herbert Scott died on the 30th June, 1932, at the District Hospital, Camden, from injuries accidentally…

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Car Accident at Narellan

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 2

Walter Brading, aged 31, of Fourth Avenue, Newtown, received concussion when a motor car which he was driving towards Camden skidded on the…

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Train Derailed Accident at Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 5

The 3 o'clock train from Moss Vale on Saturday afternoon was delayed about three hours when the engine tender derailed between Yerrinbool…

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Found Drowned in Bargo River at Tahmoor

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 2

Ob Sunday, about 1 p.m, Richard John Attwooll (42), a carpenter by occupation, was found drowned in the River, at Tahmoor…

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Fingers Chopped Two Camden Residents Injured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 4

Last week two Camden residents met with somewhat similar and painful accidents. Arthur Hoskinson, Camden Football…

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Fireman Injured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 August 1932 · page 3

A sudden jolt when a wheel hit a rut in the road, dislodged Fireman H. E Hayter, of trough ton Street, Camden, from his seat jon the fire engine, on…

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BUXTON Motor Bike Accident

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 August 1932 · page 2

While riding his motor cycle along the main road near Tahmoor late on Thursday afternoon, [?] Johnson of Buxton, had the misfortune to be…

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Found Drowned

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 September 1932 · page 2

On Saturday rooming last the body of Mrs Jennie Hodgson, mother of Mr J. C. Hodgson, of Kiama Street, Bowral, was found in Mittagong…

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