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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1935

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Found Drowned Body in Creek

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 2

How he saw the body of William Thomas Walsh, 40, floating in Narrabri Creek on New Year's Day morning, at about 5 a.m., was…

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District News Burren Junction Tragic Shooting Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 2

The district was plunged in gloom when news of the fatal accident which occurred to Robert W. ("Bobby") Powell, was received…

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Chemist Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 2

While taking a cork out of a bottle of ammonia the bottle burst and Mr. J. I. Wylle, a chemist, had his face and eyes bad[?]y burnt. He was admitted to…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Derlin Tackles Accident Problem

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 6

In an endeavour to reduce the great number of road accidents in Germany, the Berlin police have introduced an accident investigation flying squad…

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Left Nervy and Sleepless Result of a Motor Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 2

"Eight years ago I was involved in a motor accident, whic hleft me in a low, depressed condition," states Miss G.S.R., pf Haberfield, N.S.W…

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Injured by Obstruction

Manilla Express · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor said "that on Xmas Eve a local resident had sustained injuries on…

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Premier in Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 1

The Premier of Tasmania, Mr. Ogilvie, and his private secretary, Mr. H. G. Smith, were severely injured in a motor…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Berlin Tackles Accident Problem

North West Champion · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

In an endeavour to reduce the great number of road accidents in Germany, the Berlin police have introduced an accident investigation flying squad. When…

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After Accident She Put on Weight Kruschen Took It Off Again!

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 3

A woman sends the following account of the consequences of a motor accident in which she was involved:-- "A year ago I had a very bad…

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Terry-hie-hie. Sawmill Accident. Young Man Badly Injured

North West Champion · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 2

While working at Wiggins and Whitton's sawmill at Terry-Hie-Hie on Friday afternoon, Cecil Arthur Cory, 16, was seriously…

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Road Accident Figures

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 4

During the week ended November 24, last year. 146 persons died and 3.880 were injured in Great Britain as the result of road accidents, against 140…

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Accident at Sawmill. Lad Caught in Machinery. Victim Succumbs to Injuries

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 2

Cecil Cory, aged 16 years son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cory, of Terry Hie Hie. was caught in the machinery at Messrs. Wiggin and Whitton's sawmill on…

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Sad Drowning Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 3

The sad drowning accident occurred across the river on Thursday last at' Gunnedah. John Barnet Allen, aged 12 12 years, the son…

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Sad Fatality

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 2

Manilla was shocked on Sunday night when it became known that Jack Darke Rodgers, aged 8 years and 10 months, son of…

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Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 2

Mr.' R. Peake, of "Middleton;" met with a serious and painful accident on Friday last. While working on his property a small…

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Street Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 2

On Saturday night about 9.30 p.m. two cars collided in Manilla street at Post Office square. A heavy car, driven by Mr. Reg…

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Berlin Tackles Accident Problem

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 3

In an endeavour to reduce the great number of road accidents in Germany, the Berlin police have introduced an accident investigation…

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Road Accident Figures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 3

During the week ended November 24, last year, 146 persons died and 3,880 were injured in Great Britain as the result of road accidents,…

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Prevention of Accidents. Nearly 250 Children Killed Last Year

North West Champion · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 1

What are you doing to prevent accidents? Nothing ? But perhaps your indifference arises from a lack of…

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Kangaroo Causes Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 4

A kangaroo was responsible for a serious motor accident, in which one person was killed and another badly injured, near Perth…

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