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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1947

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Three in Odd Accidents SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 2

Although road traffic was very heavy today police of the Public Safety Bureau reported that accidents were comparatively few…

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Child Drowned in Dam Fatality Near Balldale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 1

Another drowning fatality--the third in Corowa district within a month, occurred on Monday afternoon last, this time the victim…

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Injured on River Paddle Steamer

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 3

Mr. Stan Dare, of Melbourne, who has been holidaying in Yarrawonga, was injured on Saturday afternoon when be fell down the hatchway of…

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Two Inquests Held Accidental Drownings

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 3

At the Corowa Court House yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. J. P. Leahy) conducted an inquest into the death of Thomas…

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Chapter of Accidents London

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 1

Scotland Yard states the “Evening News” considers that an extraordinary chapter of accidents caused Dr Hubert and Miss Patricia Bailey to be found…

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Car Crashes 200 Feet; Two Women Injured Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 2

A woman was severely injured and another had two fingers of her left hand severed when the car in which they were travelling skidded on Pacific…

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Car Driver Fined Following Accident SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 2

Leonard John Robertson, aged 22, was charged at Picton yesterday with [?] driving; driving under the influence, and with inflicting grievous…

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Lightning Kills Man Five Others Die in Accidents SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 1

In addition to a man killed by lighting in the Warlalda district five deaths were reported in accidents in NSW yesterday…

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Trucks in Collision

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

Two trucks were involved in a collision on the Hume Highway half way between Albury and Wodonga last evening. A truck owned by Mr…

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Local Boy Injured

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 1

John Rose, of Essex Street, West Footscray son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Rose of Henry Street Deniliquin was seriously injured by a stack falling on…

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To Drowned Trying to Save Girl Launceston, Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 3

[?] men, both married, were [?] in Tam o’ Shanter Bay yes[?]day, when they went to the res[?] of a girl bather who had got…

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Death of Mr, "Bernie" Russell Due To Motor Cycle Accident

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 1

The distressing news was received in Deniliquin yesterday of the death of Mr. Joseph Bernard Russell, aged 22, The late Mr. Russell was widely…

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Woman Killed in Car-bus Collision Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 3

A woman died tonight from Injuries received today when a small car and a double decker bus collided at the foot of Tave[?]er’s Hill, Petersham. Nine other…

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Man’s Spine Injured. Fell Into Steamer’s Hold

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 3

Mr Stan Dare, of Melbourne, who has been holidaying in Yarrawonga, was injured recently. He was living on the paddle steamer “Australien,”…

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Six Killed in Train Collision With Truck KINGSBURG (Cal.)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 5

A Southern Pacific Railroads streamlined express collided with a petrol truck today, resulting in at least six being killed and over 100 being injured…

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Balldale Drowning Coroner’s Inquest at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

At the Coroner’s Court, Corowa Wednesday, the Coroner (Mr J Leahy) held ,an inquest on the [?] of John McIvor Wilson, aged 2…

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Toll of Accidents 1 in 13 Killed or Injured in America

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

One American in every 13 was killed or hurt in accidents in the United States last year. The National Safety Council…

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Floods In North Queensland Man Drowned; People Driven From Homes BRISBANE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

One life has been lost and many people have been driven from their homes as the result of the floods in North Queensland…

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Head Injuries—Drowning Caused Man’s Death Suspect Held on Murder Charge Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 1

Head injuries and drowning were responsible for the death of John Mason, aged 50, known as “Big Jack,” whose body was found fate…

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Road Accidents Cost Australia £10,000,000 A Year

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 3

Actual cost in £sd. of road accidents. apart from physical suffering and pain, is a substantial, reason why a much more energetic approach…

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