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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1943

320 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 16

25 Killed in Train Collision MONTREAL. August 31

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 September 1943 · page 1

At least 25 persons were killed while 75 to 100 were injured when the New York to Buffalo express struck a freight locomotive 75 miles from Buffalo…

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Road Accident Inquest Two Killed When Car Overturned

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 1

An inquest was opened fey die Coroner (Mr. M. Wyse) on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the Echuca road accident on August 6, when William Ronald McKay (19) and William Charles McCann (29), both from an Air Station, were killed…

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Collision at Dean Street Intersection

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 September 1943 · page 2

Badly crumpled bonnet smashed headlamps, and damaged radiator were caused to a sedan car driven by Mrs E. Whitehead, of 588 Wyse st, when it…

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Two Girls Drowned Brave Rescue Attempt Fails GEELONG

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 September 1943 · page 1

Two girls were drowned and two fishermen had remarkable escapes when a fishing boat was wrecked in heavy seas near the south side of…

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Girl Horse Rides Injured

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 2

Janet, 14-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs V. B. Gorman, "Yaltee Park," of Berrigan, received abrasions and shock when she fell from the horse…

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Soldier Injured

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 2

Pte A. B. Jones is in a military hospital with a broken arm as the result of an accident on Saturday. He was one of a number of soldiers riding to…

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Father and Son Drowned BRISBANE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 2

While on their way to a whiting patch in Morton Bay. William Cromwell scott, aged 35. of char[?]ott st., Wynnu[?]n, and his son. Douging Cromwell Scott, aged 6. were…

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Fatal Collision at Brisbane Two Women Incinerated

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 3

BRISBANE, Tuesday: Two unidentified women were incinerated, and 24 persons injured, some seriously, when a tramcar and military petrol waggon collided at…

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Two Women Burned to Death Tram-petrol Wagon in Collision Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 3

Two women were burned to death and 24 other persons received burns, some serious, when a tram car and a military petrol wagon collided at…

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Items of News Lavington Woman Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 September 1943 · page 2

Following a fall-from a bicycle yesterday afternoon, Mrs Hilden, of [?]ton, was admitted to Al[?] hospital with an injured [?]kle…

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Fatal Accident Well-known Resident Killed While Working Scoop

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1943 · page 3

A fatal accident occurred at 'Elaroo," the property of Mr. R. W. Taylor, on Wednesday morning of last week, as a result of which Mr…

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Soldier Injured at Skating [?]Ink

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

N. C. Hick[?]ng, a soldier, last bight suffered a probable fracture of a leg at the [?] Royal skating rink. He was taken by the Albury-Corowa…

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Boy Drowned in Concrete Well Pathetic Tragedy Yesterday

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 1

Hugh Bradford Cameron, aged 8 years 4 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don. Cameron, of Harfleur street, lost his life by drowning yesterday…

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Two Killed in Road Accidents MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 September 1943 · page 2

An elderly woman was killed tow other persons were seriously injured and [?] others were treated at hospital following so accident at Belgrave yesterday afternoon…

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Drowning Fatality Evidence At Coroner’s Inquest

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 1

A finding that death was due to asphyxia from drowning was recorded on Wednesday by the Coroner (Mr. M. Wyse), who held an inquest concerning the death of Hugh Bradford Cameron, aged 8 years 4 months, in circumstances reported in last Friday’s issue…

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Henty Resident Killed Near Wagga Fatally Injured in Fall From Motor Lorry

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 6

Mr. Frederick Jamison Fyfe, of Mundawadra, aged 44 years, was fatally injured on Saturday at approximately 6 p.m., when be fell…

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Henty Airman Loses Life in England Killed in Aircraft Accident

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Haberecht received the distressing news on Sunday last of the death of their only son, Sgt.-Pilot Leonard Burtham Haberecht The official…

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Boy Saves Father From Drowning SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1943 · page 4

John Hook, aged 14 years, was responsible for saving his father from drowning in Botany Bay today. The lad, who swam nearly half a mile, was later admitted to…

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A Footballer Injured

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1943 · page 2

Whilst playing football yesterday, N. Harrison, of Parkinson, st, sustained an injured shoulder. He was taken to hospital by the ambulance, where…

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Fabm Band Fatally Injured

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1943 · page 2

Mr Edward Gustav Pech, of Henty, received fatal injuries whilst engaged in farm work on the property of Mr W. Singe, Ryan. Pech was adjusting…

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