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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1935

1,311 stories in Murray's papers · page 39 of 66

News by Cable Riots in Belfast Seven Killed; Many Injured Orange Procession Attacked London, July 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 14

Celebrations of the Battle of the Boyne in Belfast on Saturday were interrupted by attacks on Orangemen. Shots were fired at persons taking…

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Springhurst Motoring Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 3

While motoring from Mt Buffalo on Monday week last, Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce, of Springhurst, met with an accident When about eight…

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Wanguralla Accident Victim Dies

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 4

The death has occurred of James Morrell, aged 50, cab proprietor, of Wangaratta, following an accident on the night of July 6, when a cab in…

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Crushed Between Buffers Man Fatally Injured Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 7

Terribly injured when he was crushed between the buffers of two carriages at the Eveleigh workshops to-day Robert Watson, a middle aged…

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Man Crashes 60 FEET Rigger Critically Injured Mates Witness Sickening Sight Newcastle

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 1

A sickening sight was witnessed by a party of demolishers at Walsh Island to-day, when Charles Thompson, [?] a rigger, lost his precarious…

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Two Injured on Liner Passenger and Steward Found a Rough Passage Perth

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 4

Big seas and a strong north-easterly gale caused the Moreton Bay to have a rough passage on the last stage of its voyage to Fremantle,…

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Collision in Fog No Panic on Niagara Mr. Lyons Proceeds to Shave; Wife Hands Chocolates Round Victoria (B.c.), July 1[?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 5

This morning the [?]gara, which last night collided with the King [?] in dense fog about 40 miles from Victoria, was…

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By Lightning Flash Four People Killed Many Injured In Freak Electrical Storm New York, July 20

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 July 1935 · page 1

The hottest Saturday afternoon this summer was broken by a freak electrical storm at 3 p.m. to-day, which killed four persons…

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Vice-admiral Killed Victim of Car Accident a Distinguished Career (British Official Wireless) LONDON, July 19

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 July 1935 · page 2

Vice-Admiral Astley, Ruston was killed in a motor-car accident last night. Since April, 1934, he has been in command of the Reserve fleet,…

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The Carrathool Fatality. No Prosecution

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 2

The Deputy Coroner has been advised, by telegram from the Undersecretary for Justice, that in the case Rex versus John Fenwick. alleged…

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Collision in Mid-air. In Victorian Race. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 2

A fatal plane collision in mid-air occurred during an Aero Club race over Maribynong (Vic.), on Saturday, when a machine piloted by Mr. Harry…

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Thrown From Sulky Mother and Child Injured

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 2

While driving a horse and sulky towards South Hay on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Thos Hopkins dropped a rein when almost on the bridge approach…

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Further Fatal Disasters. Passenger Plane Wrecked. Two Air Force Drowned. London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 2

A six-seater passenger plane, belonging to Western Airways, came down in the Bristaol Channel, to-day. Motor boats put out, and found the…

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Car Hits Telegraph Post Woman Occupant Killed Three Others Injured Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 1

When a motor car collided with a telegraph pole in Parramatta road, Concord, to-day Mrs. Kathleen Balley, 47, a resident of Bondi. was killed and…

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Attempt to Maim Horses Piece of Wire Across Lane Three Animals Injured Sydney, Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 1

Two horses, owned by R. skelton. were severely out about, the legs this morning and another received minor injuries when they were trapped by a…

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Horse Box Off Rails Accident Near Koyuga

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 2

A horse box attached to the rear -of the Toolamba Echuca motor tram left the rails on the south side of the, Koyuga station, late oil Wednesday…

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Three Children Drowned Allegation" Against Mother. Lindsay (Ont.), July 22

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1935 · page 3

A charge of murder has been laid against Mrs. Guy Wallace, wife of a wholly disabled and gassed invalid war veteran…

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“Drowned His Wife” Hoped to Marry Girl Man’s Alleged Confession

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1935 · page 3

“American tragedy,” so typical a crime in this country, is reported to have occurred again at Sutton (Mass), where a man,…

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Crash Into Channel Pilot Sinks With Machine Two Drowned in Another Tragedy London, July 23

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1935 · page 4

Yesterday a six-seater passenger [?] bolonging to the Western Airways, came down in Bristol Channel. Motor boats rushed to the…

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Detached Wheel Causes Scatter a Pedestrian Injured Incident in City Street Sidney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 July 1935 · page 1

There was a further accident in George street, City, near Railway Square to-day when a heavy wheel came off a motor lorry which was…

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