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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1936

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Reporting Accidents

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 4

In New York a new Bill says that a driver of a vehicle who injures a dog must report the matter to the dog owner or to the nearest police…

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Motor Accidents

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

When Mr. R. Hall's motor bus, which was returning from the railway station on Monday morning, collided with Mr. E. Sprudd's…

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Shocking Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

A fatal accident occurred on the northern end of Manilla bridge on Friday afternoon last when Una Urquhart, the 7 year…

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America's Road Accidents

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 6

The gravity of America's load accident problem is revealed in figures compiled by the United States Census Bureau which have just been…

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School Corner Accident Lorry Driver Charged and Admitted to £20 Bail

Manilla Express · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 2

An accident in which a motor lorry and a horse and sulky were involved occurred at the Rural School corner just before dark on…

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MR. W. HUGHES Hurt in Car Collision SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Hughes (Minister for Health and Repatriation) was slightly injured in the head as the result of a collision between two motor cars…

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Religious Riots Demonstrations Follow Funeral: British Injured JERUSALEM

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Seven Jews and two Arabs were killed and 11 Jews and 27 Arabs seriously injured, and one Jew and 14 Arabs slightly injured in…

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America's Road Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

The gravity of America's road accident problem is revealed in figures compiled by the United States Census Bureau which have just been received…

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Road Accidents in Australia

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1936 · page 1

Final figures relating to road trade accidents in the Commonwealth for the year ended June 30, 1935, have been received by the N.R.M.A. These reveal…

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Backfiring Tractor Causes Serious Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 1

Mr. Bryan Croaker was the victim of a very serious accident, which occurred while cranking a tractor on his father's property…

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Hand Blown Off Minister's Unfortunate Accident SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 6

Rev. R. C. Oakly, one of the beat known Methodist Ministers In the State, who recently took up on appointment at Drummoyne from…

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Motor Accidents

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 May 1936 · page 2

There have been a few motor accidents during the week end. Mr. A. R. M[?]k is in hospital as the result of a motor smash out…

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1,012 Police Car Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 6

In 1935 vehicles driven by the London Metropolitan Police on patrol duties of all kinds were involved in 1,012 accidents. This figure includes trivial…

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Ringbarking Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 2

James Tigho (31), who lives at the aborigines reserve on Bingara Road, was was admitted to the Moree District Hospital last night suffering from…

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Accident to Mr. Hudson

Manilla Express · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 2

While attempting to crank his car in order to attend the lecture of the Chief Veterinary Officer, Mr. Max Henry, on Friday night,…

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Manilla & District News Court Street Accident

Manilla Express · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 1

At Manilla Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. G. T. Johnstone, P.M., William James Cooke was charged with driving a motor…

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Shot Gun Fatality Launceston

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 1

Fatal injuries were received by Thomas John Kelly, 22, at South Forest when a charge from a shot gun entered his right breast. It is…

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Dubbo Car Fatality Dubbo

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 1

Donald Joseph Potts, 20, of Dubbo, was killed last night, and four others injured when a motor car capsized on the Wellington Road, eight miles from…

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A Nasty Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

Mrs. Victor Kirkby, of Ellenvale. Bellata, met with a painful accident yesterday. It appears that Mrs. Kirkby was out riding and leaned forward on…

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The Pace That Kills Alarming Death Rate From Motor Accidents

Manilla Express · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 1

The annual death rate from motor accidents in N.S.W. has reached alarming proportions. During 1934, 285 persons were…

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