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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1946

364 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 19

Truck Backs Into Tram Four Passengers Injured SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 2

When a crowded tram was involved in a collision with a threeton truck at Redfern early to-day, four persons were injured. All were…

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Fatal Accident Mr. C. R. Fitzwalter Killed Truck Wheel Burst

The Inverell Times · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 4

A shocking accident occurred in the garage of Inverell Motors this morning as a result of which the proprietor, Mr. C. R. Fitzwalter, was fatally…

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Child Drowned in Bath Tub

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 4

A 20-months-old child, Henry John Lonsdale, was drowned in the bath tub at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric James Lonsdale…

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Fatal Accident at Inverell Garage Proprietor Killed by Bursting Tyre Rim

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred in the garage of Inverell Motors on Wednesday morning as a result of which the proprietor, Mr. C…

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7 KILLED, 70 INJURED Big Easter Casualty List

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday--The final count of casualties in New South Wales for the Easter period comprised seven…

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Player’s Leg Injured

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 4

Billy Watkins, who was playing hi second game of football in four years, was unfortunate in having two bones his right leg broken. The injury…

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Car Accident

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 4

Ronald Gilhome, of Gum Flat, was returning from Tingha on Saturday night with his brother, Leslie, in the seat, and Archie Kachel in the…

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Mill Hand Injured

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 4

Allan Dale, an employee of Armstrong's mill, was treated for an incised thumb wound, when his hand came in contact with…

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Train Smash Fifty Killed, 125 Injured NASHVILLE (Illinois)

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 1

Fifty persons are reported to have been killed and 125 injured when the Burlington Railroads “exposition” flyer ploughed into…

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Fatality at Lunar Park

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.-- When Fred-rick Chitty (34). of Kel- lort Street, King's Cross, fell from the big dipper at Lunar…

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City Fatality Man Throws Himself Under 'Bus Wheels

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Satuday.-- A man was killed instantly in clarence street city late yesterday afternoon when he…

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Glen Innes Injured in Fall From Dray

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1946 · page 1

Mr. William Doyle, of Meade St. sustained slight concussion and abrasions, when he fell from a dray in Ferguson Street, Glen…

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Accident with Axe

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1946 · page 4

Mr. G. H. Smith, of King's Plains, was splitting a piece of deal when the axe slipped and look the top off a finger, cutting…

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Girl Injured in Butler Street Lunch Time Accident at Arusidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1946 · page 6

Dorothy Champion, 12, of Dumaresq-street, and a student at Armidale High School, received abrasions to the right knee and elbow when her…

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Bathurst Footballer Dies Following Accident in Match BATHURST

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1946 · page 7

Twenty-year-old Elwin Small, who was accidentally struck on the head during a Rugby League reserve grade game yesterday died later…

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Destroyer Explodes in U.S. 7 Missing, 167 Injured Loaded Railway Truck Demolished New York

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1946 · page 1

Three explosions aboard the destroyer-escort Solar virtually demolished the ship, destroyed ammunition and blew…

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2 Killed; 17 Injured By Alexandria Students

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

CAIRO, Thursday. -- A police officer and a corporal were killed and 17 police injured by a crowd of Alexandria students…

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Circus Lions in Accident Cage Turns Double Somersault

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

Four lions from Messrs. Perry Bros.' circus took part in a thrilling, unrehearsed performance in Glen Innes this morning…

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Garage Fatality Death From Injuries Late Mr. Fitzwalter

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 2

An inquiry into the death of Mr. R. C. Fitzwalter, who was fatally injured at his garage en April 18th, was held at the Inverell…

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A.T.C. Student Injured Sustained Concussion at Football Match

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 8

Roy Bickerstaff (19), student at Armidale Teachers' College, suffered concussion while playing fotball at the college on Wednesday…

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