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Murray · Accidents

Accidents, 1953

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Two Injured in Collision

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 December 1953 · page 2

When a motor cycle and side car collided with a motor truck at the corner of Ely and Piper sts., Yarrawonga, on Christmas…

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Little Girl Drowned

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 December 1953 · page 2

A girl, aged seven, was drowned in the Edwards River, near Deniliquin yesterday. she had been swimming with a party…

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Albury Sets Record! No accidents, no “festive” drunks arrested

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 December 1953 · page 2

Albury set up what might be a record during the week-end—no accidents occurred and no arrests were made for “festive drunkenness.” This was ascertained…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 December 1953 · page 2

Sammy Sinvelppo, 26, of Victoria parade, Wangaratta, suffered general abrasions to his face, slight concussion: and shock when…

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Man Killed—two Others Badly Injured

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 December 1953 · page 16

SYDNEY, Tues.: A man was killed and two others critically injured when two trucks collided on the Heathcote road, near…

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Migrant Drowned

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wed.: A 40-year-old Balt migrant was drowned at La Perouse today. He was Michael Miczyslaw…

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Brocklesby Man Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 2

Mr. William Thomas, Brockiesby, was struck across the face on on Tuesday by an iron bar, while watching a header being repaired…

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Woman Killed, Husband Injured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 6

TAMWORTH, Wed.: A woman was killed and her husband seriously injured when a semitrailer, loaded with pumpkins,…

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