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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1945

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Fatal Accident Henry Harold Miller

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 2

We regret to report the death of one of an old local family, in the person of Mr. Henry Harold Miller, in rather tragic circumstances, on…

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Two Accidents Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 2

[?] Boyes, aged 89, of [?] [?] front his horse on his [?] yesterday morning suffering a broken left and other injuries James…

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Accident to Child

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 2

A nasty accident that could have been attended by more serious consequences befel the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Luke on…

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Baby’s Tongue Burnt in Peculiar Accident PERTH

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 4

A 15 months’ old child, Geoffrey Brian of MayIands, a Perth suburb, was treated for severe burns to the tongue caused when the child pulled…

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Injured a Second Time

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 3

Desmond Carter, a lad on the staff of Gillespie’s, received a painful head injury early this week when he fell against a saw bench. He received…

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Accidental Death Verdict Inquest on Late Harry Miller

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 4

At the inquest on the late Harry Miller, on Tuesday, it was related how he walked right over the high bank of the river and…

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Remarkable Rite in Road Accidents SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 7

A remarkable rise in the number of people injured in road accidents during the quarter ended September 30 was today attributed to extra petrol…

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“Men Were Drowned Like Rats” KEMPSEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 6

A man “who saw men drown like rats,” yesterday described the terrible scene which followed the sinking of the Japanese prison ship…

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Accident

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 3

At about 10 past 6 on Friday, afternoon last, Ron Pinn, who was riding [?] bicycle about the corner of the Globe Hotel, came into collision with…

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A Chapter of Accidents

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 2

Friday was a day of children’s accidents at Corowa for no fewer than three were admitted to hospital. Firstly, little Janet Upton of Sanger [?]…

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Negligent Driving Alleged Seguel To Hay Road Accident

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 1

A sequel to a collision which occurred on Hay road five months ago was a case heard to-day at the Police Court, when George Harrison…

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Seaman Drowned After Goodwill Visit MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 2

A[?]MAS Strahan was leaving the wharf [?] Strahan (Tas.) about 7.50 a.m. yesterday. Leading Seaman B. J. Newman, of Claremont (W.A.) disappeared over the side of…

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26,000 Lives Lost in Plane Accidents New York

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 1

Col. G. C. Price. Flying Safety Officer of the Army Air Force, in a speech today said that flying accidents in army air forces during the…

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Girl Learns to Walk Again Was Injured in Lift Accident SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 4

After almost a month of patient coaching by nurses a ten year old girl who is learning to walk again was able to take a few steps unaided at…

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Accidents

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 3

Whilst playing at the Convent School on Friday last, John, son of Sir. and Mrs T. Woods, Henry street, [?]ad the misfortune to fall and break…

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Four Are Killed Car-Bus Head-On Collision SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 1

Car accidents were numerous in Sydney today when thousands of people spent the day out of doors. Police said that the increased [?]…

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Albury Woman Critically Hurt Car Accident Near Howlong

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 2

Mrs Maude Morrison, aged 60, of Miller St., Western Hill, Albury, is in Corowa Hospital In a serious condition, following a car accident…

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Two Hurt in Spectacular Collision SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 1

Two persons were injured and many others had narrow escapes in a spectacular collision in the city today between a crowded tram and a Royal…

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15 Children Drowned in Bus Washington

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 1

Fifteen school children, aged from 6 to 16, and a bus driver, were drowned when a school bus hit a rock and dived over a…

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Baby Girl Killed in Road Accident GOSFORD

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 3

A collision between two cars on the Pacific Highway, two miles north of Go[?]ford today, resulted in the death of a baby girl, and injuries to her…

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