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New England · Accidents

Accidents, 1948

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Collision in Uralla Woman's Ribs Broken

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

A collision occurred yesterday at the intersection of Bridge and Hill streets, Uralla, between a furniture van, loaded with furniture, which…

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Baby Injured Following Daring Theft

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—A daring thief stole £542 from the front bedroom of a flat in Todman Avenue, West Kensington, last…

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Three Drowned When Father Goes to Rescue

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.— A man and two young girls were drowned in the River Murray near Rutherglen yesterday…

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Three Drowned in Murray Rescue Attempt Ends in Tragedy MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

A man and two young girls were drowned in the River near Rutherglen yesterday. They were Roy Tudor (40),excise…

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INVERELL Two Injured When Utility Overturns; Car Leaves Road

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 1

Two men were injured when a utility truck turned over near Bukkulla on Friday night and a car coming in the…

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Motor Lorry and Sulky in Collision Two Years Gaol Sentence in Court Sequel

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 8

A Warialda Railway (Kelly’s Gully) resident was sentenced yesterday by His Honor Judge Storkey, V.C., at t he Inverell…

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Verdict For £111 Sequel To Car Accident

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 4

His Honor Judge Storkey, V.C. in the Inverell District Court this morning returned a verdict for the full amount claimed (£111/6/3) by Thomas…

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Elderly Lady Injured Collision Between Truck and Car Mrs. W. Low Admitted to Hospital

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 2

A collision occurred between a trunk and a car at the intersection of Bridge and Hill-streets at about noon on…

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Miraculous Escape Collision Between Two Cars

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 3

While returning home on Saturday night last Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mutton, and family, of "Wyuna,"…

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Accidentally Shot Uralla Resident

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 2

While out hunting on Mr. Keith Roberts' property on Saturday afternoon last, in company with his brother,…

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Shooting Accident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 6

While out hunting on Mr. Keith Roberts' property on Saturday afternoon last, in company with his brother, Richard, Mr. Mark…

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Collision at Guyra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 6

Another motor cyclist and his passenger were involved in an accident at Guyra on Saturday afternoon. He was Malford Bath (34), of Black…

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Motor Lorry and Sulky in Collision Two Years Gaol Sentence in Court Sequel

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 2

At Inverell Quarter Sessions last week Francis Samuel Turner was sentenced by His Honor Judge Storkey, V C, to two years' gaol as…

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Accident on Grafton Road Car, Taxi Collide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 6

Glaring headlights are believed to be responsible for a collision between a taxi and a single seater car wo miles out of Armidale last…

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SIX U.S. Sailors Drowned Launch Crashes Into Breakwater MARSEILLES

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 2

Official figures of casualties as the result of a launch from U.S.S. Midway crashing into a breakwater, were six sailors drowned and twelve…

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Serious Accident Motor Cycle Off Road Two Admitted to Hospital

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

Two young men were admitted to Armidale and New England Hospital on Saturday night suffering from serious injuries…

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Three Youths on Motor Cycle Injured In Crash

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.— Three young men were taken to hospital for treatment for cuts, bruises and abrasions after a motor…

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Three Injured in Sydney Sequel to 60 M.P.H. Police Chase SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Three young men were taken to hospital for treatment for cuts, bruises and abrasions after a motor cycle they were riding crashed at…

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Disastrous Air Accident Horror Scene at Amberley

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday.—Air Force authorities have commenced a check of unconfirmed reports which suggest that more than 16 air-men may have been killed when an R.A.A.F. Lincoln bomber crashed and burst into flames at Amberley aerodrome last night, after…

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Accident at Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

Regarding a paragraph published in last issue of the “Times” to the effect that a bystander had had his hand injured by a…

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