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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1945

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Sq./l.n. Parry Injured

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

Mrs. Parry, of Air Force House, Deniliquin, has been officially notified that husband, Squadron Leader Norman parry was slightly injured at a…

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Fig Leaves Cause Tram Accident SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 2

Fig leaves cluttering a tramline is said to have been the cause of a tram collision in Broadway today at 8 a.m. Nine people were injured…

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The Accident That Wasn't

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

Police officers see many unique things that are not recorded in their note books. Perhaps it is a pity that some of the things they…

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Golf Champion Fatally Injured New York

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 5

Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd-Howe, the only woman to hold the British American and Canadian golf championships was fatally struck by a [?]ain at Yeyasse…

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Shooting a Doctor Accidental Says One of Accused Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 1

When the case in which four men charged with the attempted murder of Dr Reginald Stuart Jones was continued at the Central Criminal Court…

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Horse Destroyed After Collision

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Keith Taylor, aged 17, of Urana road, Wagga, was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning as the result of a collision between a military truck and…

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Described As a “Sad Accident” LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

The British Government has apologised to the Netherlands Government for what was called a “deplorable catastrophe” when RAF bombs at The…

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Little Boy Drowned Wyong

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

Holidaying with his parents at Wyong. William Ray Andrews, aged 6. of Mayfield Newcastle, was drowned In the Wyong river. The further of the boy who missed…

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The Accident That Wasn't (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

Police officers see many unique things that are not recorded in their note books. Perhaps it is a pity that some of the things they see are not…

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Clark Gable In Car Accident HOLLYWOOD

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

In attempting to avoid another motorist on the wrong side of the road, the motion picture star. Clark Gable drove into a roadside tree. He was…

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19 Accidents in Two Hours—three Fatal Sydney Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

Seven ambulance cars in service at the Central District Ambulance were called out to attend 19 accidents in two hours between 7 and 9 tonight…

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Army Officer Fatally Injured Jeep Hits Van Near Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

Following a.. collision between on army jeep and a furniture van on the road between Wodonga and Bonegilla late on Tuesday evening, an officer,…

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Cyclist Fatally Injured Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 1

Luke William Beacoll, aged 34, of Darlington Grove, Coburg, received injuries from which he died when he was struck by a car while riding a…

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Two Killed; 27 Injured SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 4

Two people were killed and 27 were injured in a series of road accidents in Sydney and [?] parts of [?] State yesterday…

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Youth Accidentally Shot Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 2

While shooting In the Available district this afternoon a youth, Richard Hutcheon. aged 19. of Yanco road. Pymble. accidentally shot himself. It…

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Roads Accidents Increase

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 3

Road accidents in country towns and rural areas of the State showed increases in 1944 over the previous year. In the combined areas…

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Awards for Bravery Result of Local Accident

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 4

For their actions in attempting to save the life of Mr. E. B. Parsons, who was killed in the sewer explosion here lust year, the bronze medal…

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£932 for an Injured Foot Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 6

James Henry McColl. aged 26. laborer of Speer’s Point, was awarded £350 in the Workers’ Compensation Court today. It was staled that McColl suffered severe injuries…

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Road Accidents Increase

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 4

Road accidents in country towns rural ureas of the State showed increases in 1944 over the previous year. in the combined areas there…

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Sequel to Collision Man Fined By Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 5

A collision between a motor truck and a car in Thurgoona street, where it joins Forrest Hill avenue, on February 3, resulted En both…

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