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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1939

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Parents Killed Cost of Road Accidents

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

Last Easter a man, his wife and two children .were motoring along one of the State Highways to tiring home for the holidays a daughter who…

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Sequel to Motor Accident

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 2

As a sequel to the motor accident at Warialda Creek on the Moree road when a Ford utility, with four men on board, ran off the concrete…

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Two Drowned When Launch Capsized AUCKLAND

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

Louis Murphy (50) and John Henrickson (30) were drowned yesterday when a launch which was bringing eight men back from…

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Two injured When Utility Truck Overturns

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 4

When the utility truck in which they were travelling from Inverell to Brisbane left the road and overturned at a sharp corner on the New…

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Two Injured Motor Cycle Runs Up Embankment SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

Joseph Heffron (38) was riding a motor cycle with Miss D. Honey (32) on pillion, between Gosford and Peat's Perry last night, when the…

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Truck Overturns Inverell Residents Injured

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

When the utility truck in which they were travelling from Inverell to Brisbane left the road and overturned at a sharp corner on the New England…

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Drowned When Returning From Wedding AUCKLAND

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

While on their way home from a wedding reception at Takapuna, a suburb of Auckland, last night, Miss Beth Swanson (21) and Miss Margaret…

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Trapped in Car Two Women Drowned SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

While on their way home from a wedding reception at Taka Puna, a suburb of Auckland, last night. Miss Beth Swanston (21) and Miss…

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Ashford Fatality Fisherman Collapses in Boat Daughter's Miraculous Escape

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

Suffering a heart attack whilst he was in a fishing-boat on the Severn River on Saturday, Clarence Stanley Moore (46), colalpsed and…

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Heavy Road Toll New Zealand's Tragic Easter 17 Killed; 59 Injured AUCKLAND

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

During the Easter holidays 17 persons were killed and 59 were injured in various parts of New Zealand. The Minister for. Transport…

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Sequel to Motor Accident

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

As a sequel to the motor accident at Warialda Creek on the Moree road when a Ford utility, with four men on board, ran off the concrete crossing…

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Worn Tyres Are Factor in Accidents First Prosecution in Lismore

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

Stating that he hoped the conviction would serve as a warning to others, the police magistrate (Mr. J. McElroy) fined Thomas…

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Nul[?] a Notes Personal—Car Accident—Obituary—Tennis—Hall Ball—Abundant Rain—Sports. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 8

Miss Evelyn King and friend, of Sydney, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Owen King. Mr. Reg. Jarrett is holidaying with…

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Two Injured Cyclist and Pedestrian SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

When his bicycle struck a pedestrian at Undercliff last night Harold Carrett (15) was thrown to the roadway and received a…

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Mr. Menzies Injured Fall on Parliament House Steps SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

While walking up the steps of Parliament House at Canberra this morning to attend a party meeting of the U.A.P. to elect a new leader…

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Football Lights for Hampden Park Fund for Injured Players

The Uralla Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

The committee of Uralla Rugby League Football Club, is out to do all possible for the betterment of football and the player. At last…

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Savage Attack Man Seriously Injured SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Harold Potter, 52, was attacked by three men in a car at Randwick last night. He was battered on the head with…

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Widow's Request Wants Her Ashes Spread Where Earl Kitchener Was Drowned SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

Mrs. Sherwood, a widow, aged 65, who died at Coif's Harbour last year, left an estate valued at £500. She made an unusual request to the…

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Fatal Accident

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor formally reported that there had been a fatal accident at the Ross Hill bridge, and…

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Man Drowned Brisbane Fatality BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 1

[?] West [?] was formed drowned yesterday [?] of the Caboo[?]…

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