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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1926

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Seriously Injured

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Fitzsimmons, M.L.A one of the members for Cumberland was knocked down by a motor car in George Street on…

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Aeroplane Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

A shocking aeroplane fatality occurred near Christchurch (N.Z.) last night. The machine was looping the loop when it suddenly nose dived and…

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Serious Accident Averted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

Young Jack O'Connor, of Narrabri West, (14), is at present convalescent at his home, as the result of on accident last Saturday, in…

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Harbour Collision Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 1

A harbour collision, which might have been attended by serious consequences, occurred in Darling Harbour this morning…

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Cycle Race Fatality. Perth

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

Frederick Squires was taking part in a cycle race on Saturday when the front fork of the bicycle broke and penetrated his body. He died an hour…

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Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

While cranking a motor lorry on Sunday last, Mr. Guern Sutherland had the misfortune to break both bones in his forearm…

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Airman Injured by Plane's Propellor Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

Struck by a propellor hile starting an aeroplane at the No. 1 Flying School, Point Cook, yesterday Aircraftman C. Stanier, 27, sustained a…

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Naval Plane Fatality. London

North West Champion · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

A Malta message states: Piloting a naval aeroplane, Lieut. Bryan had landed on an aircraft carrier when his machine fell over the side of the…

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Naval Aeroplane Sinks Pilot Drowned London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 1

A message from Malta states that while Lieutenant Bryan was piloting a naval aeroplane, he endeavoured to land on the aircraft carier, when…

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Going to a Fire. Man Killed; Three Others Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

A message from Melbourne states that while travelling on a fire engine to a small fire at South Yarra last night, Fireman William Plunkett was…

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[?]day's Wires. [?]Ar Overturned. [?] Killed, Several Injured. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 5

[?]gic car smash occurred yes[?] on the Parramatta road at [?]sh. The car overturned, and [?] named Burchett were thrown…

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Queensland Railway Collision

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

A collision occurred at [?] railway station. Queensland, yesterday morning between two trains. The guard's [?] was turned completely…

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Labourer Injured SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 1

Harry Keeting, 37, laborer, of Kensington, fell 30 feet to the cement floor on David Jones' new building in Elizabeth Street, at 5…

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Fatal Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 2

During the progress of the Grafton Show Mr. T. W. Maxwell, chief steward of the ring events, received a telephone message that his son, Errol…

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Accident at Speedway. Eleven Persons Injured. West Maitland

North West Champion · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 5

Eleven people were injured when a motor cycle left the track, leaped the rails, and crashed among the spectators at Maitland Speedway on…

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Drowned in the Yarra. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

Norman Hendy (22) was drowned in the Yarra yesterday while canoeing. The canoe capsized, and Hendy and his companion (Huge Jamieson) were…

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Motor Car Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

George McDonald (36) was killed and Alderman Alexander McDonald (37) of West Maitland, Hector McDonald (24) of East Maitland, and…

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Motoring Notes The Accident Problem

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 4

In the back of his own mind every motorist who thinks at all knows that even though he may be deservedly credited with being a careful driver, he…

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Motor Car Accident Child Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

The last day (Friday, of the Mungindi Show, which was attended by a large number of people, was [?] by a fatal motor accident, two cars…

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Fatal Motor Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 2

Sarah Stephens and two young men were swept into the air by a motor car at Arncliffe last night. Miss Stephens was killed outright, whils her…

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