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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1937

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Jim Ferrier's Escape In Car Accident SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 1

The well-known golfer, Jim Ferrier, had a remarkable escape from injury last night when a car in which he was travelling became involved in a…

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Car Accident

North West Champion · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

Mrs. C. W. Wilkinson, licensee of the Imperial Hotel, was travelling to Sydney by car on Wednesday last when the car overturned near Inverell…

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Motor Fatality Finding of Accidental Death

Manilla Express · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

At Manilla Coroner's Court on Wednesday, the Coroner, Mr J. N. Kennedy, returned a verdict of accidental death in regard to Noel…

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Test Players Injured

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

Two Victorian members for the test team, Rigg, and Fleetwood Smith are suffering from hand injuries. Rigg is unlikely to play in the Sheffield…

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Drowning Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 1

The second drowning fatality in the Namol' River within three days occurred last Wednesday night, when Cecil Geyer, 29, fettler, lost his life at…

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Fatal Gun Accident

North West Champion · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 5

Frank, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas, of Wardell, lost his life at Bagotville a. few days ago. He was holidaying with his…

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Steamers in Collision. Five Men Drowned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

Five members of the Union Steam Ship Company's steamer. Kakariki were drowned when it sank in three minutes after colliding with the Patrick Line…

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Motor Fatality. Young Woman Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

Miss Joyce Stephens (23) was killed and two ether persons injured when a car crash occurred at a ailway crossing about a mile north of Aberdeen early…

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Tragic Motor Accident. Mother and Child Killed. Eight Others Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

When a sedan car, driven by Mr. Roy Newlands, of Allroy station, Yetman, crashed over a steep embankment on the Richmond Range, near…

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Fell From Top of Stairs. Accident That Brought on Neuritis

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

This old lady survived a fall downstairs from top to bottom, only to become a victim of neuritis and rheumatism. But in Kruschen she…

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Drowning Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 3

The body of Mervyn Clark, employed at Boobera Station, Goondlwindi. who did not return on Sunday afternoon after going for a swim in a lagoon, was…

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Fatality at Wee Waa

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 4

Edgar Robert Wilson, about 24, was accidentally killed on Monday while working on the new lagoon bridge at Wee Waa. Deceased, with other men…

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Manslaughter Charge Not Guilty Jury's Verdict in Doctor's Creek Bridge Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Charged with feloniously slaying J. F. Home, while driving a lorry in a negligent manner, H. E. Booby pleaded not guilty…

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Bingara Car in Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 2

A motor car accident occurred on the Tamworth road at the culvert between Bignall's and Donnelly 's, 2½ miles from Manilla, on…

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Attacked by a Pig. Young Man Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. Alex. Irwin. son of Mr. Irwin. local stationmaster. and Mrs. Irwin. had a most unusual and exciting experience on Tuesday night, as a result…

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Fell From Top of Stairs. Accident That Brought on Neuritis

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 3

This old lady survived a fall downstairs from top to bottom, only to become a victim of neuritis and rheumatism. But in Kruschen she…

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Attacked by a Pig. Young Man Injured

North West Champion · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Mr. Alex. Irwin, son of Mr. S. L. Irwin, local stationmaster, and Mrs. Irwin, had a most unusual and exciting experience one day last week, as a…

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Late Wires 2000 Drowned When Rivers Break Banks Capetown

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

It is estimated that two thousand natives were drowned through the Incomati and Unbelugi rivers bursting their…

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Motor Accidents

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

There have been three motor car accidents in the district during the last few days. A car belonging to a local resident was…

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Gunnedah Road Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

In his report to the Shire Council on Saturday last the engineer Mr. Jochimsen, stated that in company with the President, Cr. M…

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