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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1937

106 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Motor Car Overturns. Three Men Injured

North West Champion · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 1

As the result of a motor car overturning on the Moree-Gurley road at about 9.30 o'clock on Friday night, three men were later admitted to the…

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Riding Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 2

Early on Wednesday morning last. Mr. C. South. Impounding Officer at Inverell. sustained injuries to his thigh when he was thrown from his horse…

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Drivers Avoid Street Accidents the Toll of the Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 2

In New Sooth Wales in 1936, 550 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents and 6,804 persons were injured…

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Unusual Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 2

While watching a football match at Texas, between a local team and Yetman. Mr. F. Kingsford met with an unusual accident. He was looking up…

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Drowned Near Beach SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 1

John McLeod, 45, was collecting shell fish on a beach near Fort Kembla with two companions when he decided to have a swim. He sank…

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Road Accidents in New South Wales During 1936

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 3

During 1936, there were 10,625 road accidents reported in New South Wales, 550 persons were killed and 6,894 others were…

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Car Accident. Terry-hie-hie Resident Injured

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 2

James Swan, a resident of Terry-Hie-Hie and employed by Mr. T. G. A. Cory, was knocked over by a car driven by Mr. George Long in Balo…

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Fatigue and Road Accidents

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 3

"Having had many years' driving experience I am convinced from my own reactions that many road accidents could be avoided if motorists…

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Local & General. Accident with an Adze

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

Mr. Bert. Hannon, linesman at the local Post Office, met with a painful accident on Friday afternoon last. It appears that Mr. Harmon was using an…

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Fatigue and Road Accidents

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 4

"Having had many years' driving experience I am convinced from my own reactions that many road accidents could be avoided if motorists would…

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Car Accident. Injured Returning From Dance

North West Champion · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 2

While a party of dancers were returning from a dance at Pallamallawa on Saturday night the car in which they were travelling…

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Car and Lorry Collide. Several Persons Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 2

A motor car and motor lorry came into collision on the Moree-Pallamalla, was road in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in both vehicles…

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Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 2

Mr R. C. Millar, teller at the Bank of N.S.W, Manilla, with his wife and daughter, Judith, had a remarkable escape from more…

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Late Wires Lorry's Plunge Driver Drowned in Cabin SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

Arthur Gardiner was drowned at Milton lost night when a lorry he was driving crashed through the railings of the narrow Wallee Creek and…

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Remarkable Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

A remarkable car accident occurred on the Forbes-Parkes Road the other night when the complement of four passengers and a dog had a…

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Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 3

While travelling to Manilla from Spring Ridge on Wednesday to attend his father's funeral, Mr Bernard Greer was injured in a…

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Tragic Accident Two Children Killed By Collapsing Chimney ORANGE

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 1

Edgar Ferd, 15, was killed instantly, and his sister, Norma, aged 8, fatally injured when an old brick chimney collapsed and…

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Motor Car Collision Dr. Ludowici's Narrow Escape

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 7

Dr. Ludowici, who was one of the central figures in a car colon at the intersection of Cowper and Charles Sts, Wee Waa…

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Street Accident. Information Dismissed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 4

At the local Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. F. C. Denton, P.M., William Price, a taxi proprietor, was charged with having failed to stop after an…

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Car Driver Charged Aftermath of Accident. Case Dismissed

North West Champion · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 3

William Price, for whom Mr. F. C. Webb appeared, was charged with failing to stop his motor vehicle after an accident…

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