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Mid North Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1939

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Accident on Port Road

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 6

About 11 a.m. on Christmas Day a peculiar motor accident occurred on Port Macquarie road, a few hundred yards north of Piper's Creek, about…

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Three Injured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 9

George Dora, 30, of Manchester Road, Auburn, his wife, Lillian Dore. 30, and their son Arthur, 8, were injured when their car capsized on the…

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Accident at Gloucester

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 9

A Sydney man had his leg fractured in a collision between two cars about 20 miles north of Gloucester. He was taken to Roma Private Hospital…

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Car Accidents. 46 Killed in 9 Days Is Grim Total. Highest Toll for Years

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 January 1939 · page 9

Since Christmas Eve until Inst Monday afternoon 46 persons were killed in New South Wales, 23 of them in road accidents…

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Horseman Injured

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 4

When a horse which he was riding lost its footing and fell, Mr. Alf. Bowen, of Dondingalong, sustained injuries to his abdomen. First-aid…

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Workman Injured

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 4

As a result of a mishap while lifting a box at the New Entrance a few days ago, Mr. Phil Hogan sustained an injury to his back. First-aid was…

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Injured at Baths

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 4

When he slipped and fell while bathing at the Municipal baths on Saturday last, Tom, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan, of…

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Motor Fatality. Mrs. Walter Keech Killed Instantly

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 3

A gloom Was cash Over the district when it was learned that Mrs. Myrtle Keech, wife of Mr. Walter Keech. Wingham Brush, had been…

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Sixteen Injured in Tram Smash. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 5

Sixteen persons, including a tram driver, were injured last night when a Birchgrove-bound tram crashed into the side of empty goods trucks…

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Fatal Car Accident. Magisterial Inquiry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

The Coroner (Mr. Hubert Flett) held at Taree Court House on Wednesday a magisterial inquiry touching the death of Mrs. Myrtle Keech,…

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Tuncurry Road Fatality Coroner's Inquest

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 1

At the Taree Court House on Wednesday the Coroner, Mr. P. H. C. Flett, conducted an inquest concerning Mrs. Myrtle Keech, of Wingham, who was…

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Tram Smash Collision with Railway Truck Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 4

Sixteen persons, including the tram driver, were injured last night when a Birchgrove bound tram crashed into the side of an empty goods truck which…

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Accidents Will Happen Some Humorous Ones

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 7

It's a funny thing, but every time. Blossom puts a clean cloth on the table I manage to upset my tea. I don't know why it should be so, but it is…

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Narrandera Shooting Verdict of Accidental Death Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 4

At an inquest at Narraadora yesterday concerning the death of Daniel James Moon, the Coroner, after hearing evidence, found that Moon died from…

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Express Derailed Accident in India. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 4

Calcutta: At least seven were killed and 40 injured when an express was derailed. Five of the middle coaches overturned and caught fire…

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Reducing Road Accidents. Duty of Citizens

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 8

Residents of provincial and rural areas are being appealed to this year by the Road Safely Council to cooperate in the task of reducing the…

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Fatal Car Accident. Magisterial Inquiry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 9

The Coroner (Mr. Hubert Flett) held at the Taree Court House on Wednesday a magisterial inquiry touching the death of Mrs. Myrtle…

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Fell Off Bridge in Dark Popular Young Belmore Man Drowned

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 5

On Monday night Mr. Terrance Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, of Upper Belmore River, was at the residence of Mr. Eliza…

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Show Accidents. Judge's Important Ruling. Society Not Liable

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

A judgment of considerable interest to africultural societies through out Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Fuller in the District Court…

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Drowning Fatality

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 4

Mr. Terence Scott, 20, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, of Belmore River, was accidentally drowned in Belmore River on Monday night. In…

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