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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1942

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Reddestone Youth Victim of Pea-rifle Accident

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. H. J. Thomas, son of Mr. H. W. Thomas, of Reddestone, met with a painful accident on Monday evening when out shooting rabbits…

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Pearfle Accident

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. H. J. Thomas, son of Mr. H. W. Thomas, of Reddestone, met with a painful accident on Monday evening when out shooting rabbits. Whilst…

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Mechanic Injured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 4

Norman McIntyre, of Beardystreet, a motor mechanic, was treated by Armidale District Ambulance on Saturday morning for a large incised…

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George Edwards Injured

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

George Edwards is back at the microphone again after spending several days at home recovering from his recent accident at Central railway…

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Motorcyclist Hurt Collision With Car

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 5

A motor cycle and a car collided a few yards from Armidale Hospital on Saturday evening. The cyclist was admitted to…

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Collision in Otho Street Car and Panel Van Damaged

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 3

Extensive damage was caused to Dr. O'Halleran's car this morning when a collision occurred in Otho Street…

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Woman Injured By Stray Bullet ORANCSE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 1

While [?] in the kitchen of her home Mrs. Haynes, of Canobla, yesterday felt a stinging pam in the arm and saw that the flesh had been…

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Former Local Teacher Believed Drowned

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Neill, of Scone, have received the following message from the Minister for Defence: "I regret to inform you that…

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Fingers Injured Accident With Axe

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 2

William McGregor, 19, of Four Mile Creek, Hillgrove, was admitted to Armidale and New England Hospital yesterday suffering from incised…

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Wavell Injured Washington

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

The Secretary to the Army, Mr. Stimson. announced that General Wavell suffered a broken rib in a plane accident just before Singapore fell…

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Mines Working Sad Fatality SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

All mines in New South Wales are working to-day, except Old Bull, where work stopped after a fatal accident…

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Airman Shot Richmond Accident SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Leading Aircraftsman Herbert John L[?]er 23 a[?]gunner was seriously wounded at Richmond Aerodrome yesterday afternoon…

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Shot in Chest Accident to Airman SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Leading Aircraftsman Herbert John Lister. 23. air gunner. was seriously wounded at Richmond aerodrome yesterday afternoon…

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Two Youths Drowned in Boating Accident SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1

Arthur Bridges (16), of Hurstville, and Ronald Bishop (17), of Marrickville, were drowned in George's River near como yesterday, when a…

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Lorry and Utility Collide Accident Near Macintyre Bridge

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

A utility and a lorry were involved in a collision on the Macintyre bridge at about 7 o'clok on Wednesday night and although…

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Naval Officer Killed in a Road Accident Alice Springs

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 1

A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquiry held yesterday into a road accident, in which Second Officer Reginald Forster was…

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Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 8

Mr. F. Parker, of Tenterden-street, whilst splitting wood, accidentally severed the middle toe of the left foot…

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Child Injured in Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

Shirley Elliott, 9, of 260 Beardystreet, Armidale, received treatment from Armidale ambulance and was admitted to hospital on Saturday…

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Air Collision Kills 12 CAPETOWN

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

When two military planes collided over a suburb of Capetown, seven members of the South African Air Force, three…

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Yesterday's News Hotel Hours-- Train Accident-- General MacArthur-- Coal Production

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 6

Following a meeting of the State Cabinet yesterday, the Premier (Mr. McKell) announced his intention of immediately issuing regulations…

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