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Mid North Coast · Accidents

Accidents, 1952

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Unusual Accident

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 1

On Tuesday, Rex Rosenbaum, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rosenbaum, of Kundabung, was carrying a needle…

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Collision Near Bulahdelah

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 4

Neither vehicle was seriously damaged in a collision which occurred on the Warranulla Road about 16…

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Drowning Fatality

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 2

Mr. Rodney Lancaster, 35, licensee of Frederickton Hotel since December, 1950, was drowned in the Macleay' River near Jerseyville on Sunday night…

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Road Fatality

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 2

Mr. Rex Powel Batchelor, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Batchelor, of Eungai Rail, was killed instantly at about 11.50 on Saturday night when he…

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Unusual Accident

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 2

Two lads, Denny Adams, 16, and Cecil Dickson, 10, of Kinchela Boys' Home, sustained severe injuries on Monday evening whilst taking part in…

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Millworker Injured

The Northern Champion · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

A 22-years-old Taree man was the victim of an accident at Maidens' mill this morning…

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Foot Injured

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 2

Whilst playing in the garden at her uncle's home last week, Gillean Allen, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur…

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Fingers Injured in Saw

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 4

When Gordon Butterfield, mill hand at E. W. Borne's sawmill, came in contact with a saw on Wednesday, he lost…

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Timber Worekr Injured by Falling Stack

The Northern Champion · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 4

On Thursday last, a timber worker was admitted to the Bulahdelah District Hospital with severe injuries…

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Man Seriously Injured by Flying Timber

The Northern Champion · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 2

A man suffered serious injuries when struck by a piece of flying timber at Glenwarrin timber inill, near…

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3 Die in Week End Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 1

Three district deaths were reported to the Manning Ambulance Service on Friday and Saturday…

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Neglected Maintenance Often Cause of Serious Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 4

While unfortunate accidents have been the result of steering parts failing without warning, investigation has in most cases revealed neglected maintenance or even had driving as the cause, says the chief engineer of the NRMA…

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Utilit-Blitz Collision; Girl Dies

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 1

A 15-year-old girl named Molly Marney was fatally injured when a collision between a utility truck and a blitz…

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15 Year-Old Girl Dies in Hospital After Collision

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 1

Fifteen year-old Molly Marnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Marnie, of "Wyoming," Mount George, died…

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Driver Injured; Car Wrecked in Highway Crash

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 1

An old model touring car was wrecked and the driver seriously injured late yesterday afternoon when the…

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Fatal Accident. Young Girl Killed In William Street Smash

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 2

A very sad fatal accident occurred on Friday afternoon last at the intersection of William and Dingo Streets,…

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Council's Concern at Street Accident

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 2

A delegation comprising the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will meet the Police in an endeavor to have signs erected at…

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Car Accident

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Hughes, of Telegraph Point, sustained a fractured right shoulder, fractured right hip, injury to right thigh, and probable internal…

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Accident Sequel Motorist Fined

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 5

As the result of a collision between a motor vehicle and cyclist at the corner of Sea and Broughton Streets, the…

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Injured Leg

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 1

As a result of a fall at her home in South Kempsey, on Saturday, Mrs. Mary Gill received injuries to the left leg…

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