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Mid North Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1947

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Motor Accident on Wherrol Flat Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. Sid Moore, who drives a passenger 'has from Caparra to Wingham twice a week, had a rather unpleasant experience when returning from…

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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. E. J. Isberg of Balmain, who has been holidaying at Forster, received injuries to his head neck and spine when he dived into the…

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Shocking Accident. Mr. Bob Hayward and Mr. "Snowy" Davis Fatally Injured in Motor Cycle Crash. Very Sad Happening

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 2

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road between Wingham and…

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The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

Mr. E. J. Isberg, of Balmain, who has been holidaying at Forster, received injuries to his head, neck and spine when he dived into the…

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Fatal Accident Mr. Bob Hayward and Mr. "Snowy" Davis Injured in Motor Cycle Crash

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road…

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Wingham Road Accident Two Men Killed When Motor Cycle Leaves Road

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road between Wingham and…

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Accidental Deaths of Two Horsemen. Magisterial Inquiries

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 1

After he had held a magisterial inquiry into the death of John Clive Taggett, of Baker's Creek, Mr. H. Muddle, J.P., recently…

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Fatal Accident Lad Thrown Out of Cart

The Gloucester Advocate · Monday 17 February 1947 · page 4

A very sad accident happened at The Brush, Wingham, on Thursday evening last. It would seem that Jeffery Emerton, aged 13 years, son of…

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Woman Drowned in Palm Beach Surf Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 5

Miss Hazel Jones, 32, single, of Hunter's Hill, was drowned at Palm Beach last night, after a male companion had made a courageous…

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Rail Guard Injured Western Line Derailment Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 4

When a brakevan and truck of a goods train were derailed between Brogan's Creek and Excelsior, about 140 miles from Sydney, early to-day,…

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Wingham Road Accident Coroner's Inquest on Death of Motor Cyclists

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 4

At the Taree Court House on Monday, the Coroner, Mr R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest concerning the death of Arthur Clemence Davis and Robert…

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Fatal Accident on Wingham Road Evidence At Inquest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 February 1947 · page 3

At the Taree Court House on Monday, the Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Fatal Motor Cycle Accident on Taree-Wingham Road. Evidence At Inquest

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 3

At the Taree Court House on Monday, the Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Rescue From Drowning Boy in Kempsey Baths

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 5

A seven-year-old boy was saved from drowning in the Kempsey baths yesterday afternoon through the quick action of a man, and the…

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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 2

Geoff. Brown, aged 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Brown, of York Street, Taree, sustained a fracture of the left thigh on Wednesday when a…

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Boy Cyclist's Death Coroner' Inquest Verdict Accidental

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 8

In the Kempsey Courthouse on Saturday the District Coroner, Mr. N. L. Parker, inquired into the death of 15-yearold Francis Noel McManus, of…

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Accident After Races. Caused Death of Mr. W. T. Moore

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

Whilst returning from the races at Laurieton oh Saturday last, Mr. W. T. Moore, of Wauchope, had his right leg severely injured. He was sitting…

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Speakers Attacked in Domain Members Of Parliament Injured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 5

When an attempt was made to break up a lunch-hour meeting in the Sydney Domain, on Tuesday, speakers and bystanders were…

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Motor Accident

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

Nereo Parisotto, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Parisotto, of Elbow-street, suffered a compound comminuted fracture of his right leg, with severe…

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Shooting Fatality Youth Accidentally Shot Rabbiting at Eungai

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 7

An 18-year-old youth was fatally wounded near Eungai late on Sunday afternoon, and lay for nearly 24 hours before searchers…

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