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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1940

654 stories in Murray's papers · page 20 of 33

Plane Runs Over Boy Strange ’Drome Fatality SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 6

Alan Patrick Orvad, aged 8, of Mascot, was fatally injured at Mascot aerodrome to-day, when a Douglas plane ran over him. He suffered a fractured…

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Wharf Laborer Drowned Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 6

John Clayton, Wharf laborer, of Marrickville, was drowned when he fell from the wharf at Glece Island to-night . He was assisting to load…

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Sawmill Accident

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

Mr. A. Maloney, an employee of Mr. Landini, wood miller, of Wakool had the third and fourth fingers of his right hand practically amputated this…

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Rider Injured Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 5

W. Beckwith, rider of Wakerife, who fell in the Grand National Steeplechase at Flemington to-day, sustained a badly dislocated wrist and a broken…

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Accidents Still Wrecking Homes

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 4

In three days last week seven children were rendered fatherless because of road accidents. Here we have painful corroboration of the fact…

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Accidents Still Wrecking Homes. (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 3

In three days last week seven children were rendered fatherless because if road accidents. Here we have painful corroboration of the fact that road…

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May Was Bad Month for Accidents 62 Persons Killed SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 3

Sixty-two persons were killed in road accidents in May t equal to the total in March. 19371. compared with 46 in May. 1939—an increase of 34.8 per…

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Accidents Still Wrecking Homes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

In three days last week seven children if were rendered fatherless because of road accidents. Here we have painful…

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Cookardinia Resident Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

John Cyril Robinson, aged 26, of Cookardinia, sustained severe concussion, a fractured ankle and abrasions and lacerations to the head, face, arms…

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Accidents Still Wrecking Homes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 4

In three days last week seven children were rendered fatherless because of road accidents. Here we have painful corroboration of the…

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Boys Injured at Football

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 2

During the course of a fooball match at the High School last Wednesday afternoon Henry Way, of Wahgunyah sustained a fractured…

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387 KILLED, 8626 INJURED Year’s Smashes in Victoria MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 3

During the year ended June 30, a analysis of the 20.541 traffic accidents shows that 387 persons were killed and 8626 injured…

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Believed Drowned Passenger Disappeared from Ship MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

On a voyage from Sydney to Melbourne this week, Mrs. Evelyn Maude Whitlock. 41, widow, of Pott’s Point. Sydney, disappeared from an…

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Accidents Still Wrecking Homes

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

In three days last week seven children were rendered fatherless because of road accidents. Here we have painful corroboration of the fact that road…

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A [?] Injured Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 5

A. Driscoll. rider of Lavour. who fell in the A. V. Hiskens Steeple at Moonee Valley to-day, received concussion, a broken bone in the Jaw, and facial…

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Father and Son Drowned Gosford

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

Samuel Montgomery, aged 48, of Gosford and his 15-year-old son, Donald Montgomery, were drowned at [?] beach to-day…

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In Collision Tanker-Freighter Mishap Off N.Z Coast Wellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

A five thousand ton freighter and an 8000 ton oil tanker, ,teaming without [?] came into collision at sea last night, resulting in the…

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Air Force Accident Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

Pilot Officer Harry T. Hopgood (26), and Sergeant Vincent Chas. Monterola (23) were killed yesterday when their 'plane crashed into a…

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12 Hurt in Bus Accident Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

Twelve person: were injured Northbridge to-day when a double-decker bus careered over the kerbstone and crashed into an electric light…

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Unfortunate Accident to Young Girl

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 2

A nasty accident befel Sylvia, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Harden, early in the week. The young young lady was riding a pony which…

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