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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Accidents

Accidents, 1937

15 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Queer Accident Near Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 3

When travelling to Gunning, the other day, Mr. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Works and Local Government, had an unusual experience. Near…

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Tragedy, at Thirlmere Baby Drowned in Well

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 2

Mrs. Else Malcolm 32, was rescued from an underground tank at her home in Victoria-road, Thirlmere, on Friday afternoon last, and the body…

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Shooting Accident. Boy Killed at Orangeville

Camden News · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

Neville Greentree, 16 years of age, was killed almost instantly on Monday afternoon last at about 3.30 o'clock at Orangeville. His brother, Mr. Carl…

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Road Accidents in N.s.w. During 1936

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

During 1936, there were 10,625 road accidents reported in New South Wales, 550 were killed and 6,894 others were injured, according…

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Thirlmere News Tom Davis's Accidental Dive

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 2

On Saturday last, about midday, Tom ("Pug") Davis had the misfortune to fall from the scaffolding over a well, which he…

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Thirlmere Accidents

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 2

While cleaning a rifle at his home at Thirlmere on Monday evening, Eric Davis was accidentally shot through the fleshy part of the shoulder. The…

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A General Look Around News From Here, There and Everywhere Strange Accident

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 1

Mr. E. H. Davis, one of the most popular figures in Leeton, and father of the Mayor of Goulburn, was killed as the, result of a strange accident,…

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Motor Cycle Collision

Camden News · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

At Campbelltown on Monday last, at about 8.30 a.m. a collision occurred between a utility truck owned by Mr. John Burns, of Leumeah, driven by…

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Utility Truck & Motor Cycle in Collision. Aged Man Seriously Injured

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 1

A collision between a Utility Truck, owned by John Burns, of Leumeah, and driven by Kenneth Alexander Bruce, and a motor…

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Accidental Death. William Arthur Thompson

Camden News · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 2

Inquisition held at the Court House, Camden, on Thursday ,23rd September, before the Distinct Coroner, Mr. H. S. Kelloway, J.P., touching on the death…

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Fatal Motor Accident

Camden News · Sunday 14 November 1937 · page 2

An inquest was held at the Camden Court on 7th October and adjourned till 4th November, touching on the death ol Charles Henry Dennis, who…

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Picton Fatality "Felt Unsafe," Said Witness at Coroner's Inquiry "Travelling at 70 to 75 Miles Per Hour."

The Picton Post · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 2

Evidence that a car (afterwards involved in a fatal accident) had covered 83 miles in 85 minutes did not prove negligence on the driver's…

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Drowning Fatality At Bargo River Dentler Boy Loses His Life

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 December 1937 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Dentler, of Tahmoor, is having more than his share of this life's troubles, and following on the recent loss of his wife, last…

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Drowning Fatality

Camden News · Thursday 23 December 1937 · page 1

William Victor Gordon, aged 15 years, a State Ward, employed by Mr. L. Baxter, of Mount Hunter, lost his life when he went bathing in Mount…

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Pea Rifle Accident. Youth Shot at Macquarie Grove

Camden News · Thursday 30 December 1937 · page 1

Gordon Duncan, a youth, 17 years of age, employed by Mr. T. H. Kelly of Woolwich, and residing at Pittwater Road, Gladesville, was shot in the…

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