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Mid North Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1945

163 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 9

Shocking Car Accident Young Taree Woman Killed

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

A distressing accident occurred on the Taree-Wingham road, about half a mile on the Wingham side of the railway overhead bridge, early on…

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Minor Accidents Attended by Ambulance

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 8

While cutting bread on a bread cutter at Griffin's cafe last Friday, Valma Evans, 15, of Nicholson Street, Kempsey, received a severe incised…

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Wingham Road Accident Coroner's Inquest Death of Mrs. Wasson

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 3

At the Taree Court House on Monday the Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest concerning the death of Mrs. Daphne Dorothy Wasson…

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Accidents

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

Mr. Keith parsons dived into shallow water a little while ago. and cut his head on a stone, and had to receive medical attention…

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Accident at Ward's River

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. Westerman, a railway worker at Weismantel's, met with a nasty accident at Ward's River about 11.30 on Wednesday night, as the…

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Boy Drowned at Coopernook Fell Prom Launch

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

There, was a tragic occurrence at Coopernook on Sunday morning when Raymond Vinnjecombe, ten years old son of Mr. and Mrs. George…

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Boy Drowned at Coopernook. Father's Life Almost Lost

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

While through a set of tragic coincidences, those eager to help him were unable to do so Raymond Vinniecombe (10 years), son of Mr. George…

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Danger of Street Accidents Concern Expressed by Taree Teachers

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of teachers at the Public School, concern was expressed at the frequency of near accidents involving children and motor vehicles. Every…

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Danger of Street Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

At a recent meeting of teachers at the Public School, concern was expressed at the frequency of near-accidents involving children and…

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Current Topics Injured While Riding

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

On Monday afternoon last, Mr. Alex. Andrews, of "Coolangoola,'" Charity Creek, a director of the Gloucester P.P. Board, was seriously…

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The Accident That Wasn't. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

Police officers see many unique things that are not recorded in their note books. Perhaps it is a pity that some of the things they see…

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Lorry Overturns. Two Men Injured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 7

Whilst negotiating a bend in the road to Tuncurry a lorry owned by Mr. S. Engels, of Tuncurry, overturned about midday on Tuesday…

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Rodeo Fatality at Taree Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

While competing in a bullock riding contest at Taree show on Friday, Bruce Hancock, 17, of Dungog, was thrown on his head…

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Car Somersaults Two Youths Injured

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

Two Kempsey youths were injured, one seriously when a motor car turned over three times near Clybucca on Sunday. Two other youths had a…

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Stockman Drowned Swimming Horse in Flooded River

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

At West Maitland the deputy coroner returned a verdict of death by drowning at an inquiry into the death on February 21 of a young dairy…

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Fatal Accident at Taree Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

A tragic accident happened to Bruce Handcock at Taree Show on Friday last, when a bullock he was riding fell and rolled on him. He…

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Local and General Minor Accidents

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

John Tassell, 11, of Gladstone Street, received a probable fracture of the right elbow when he fell over at school last Friday afternoon…

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Coopernook Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Drowning

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Hawkins (district coroner) held an inquest at Taree, on March 15, to ascertain the cause of death of Raymond. V[?]uicombe, aged…

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Coopernook Drowning Coroner's Inquest

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 2

At the Taree Court House on Thursday the Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest concerning the drowning of Raymond Vinnicombe at…

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Taree Show Accident Dungog Lad Killed

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 2

The second day of the Taree Show was marred by an accident which resulted in the death of Bruce Hancock, 17 years old son of Mr and Mrs. H. N…

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