R.A.N. Corvette Sinks After Striking Mine Off Cairns Five Dead, One Missing, 23 Injured As A Result BRISBANE
North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 1
Two seamen were killed, one is missing and 26 officers and ratings were injured when the 780-ton Australian corvette Warrambool struck a mine and sank off Cairns on Saturday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Inspector Snowden Discusses Road Accident Problems. Liquor and Speed Detrimental To Safety
North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2
In discussing the road accident problem to-day. Inspector Snowden, of Moree, said, "There san be little doubt that the two major…
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The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6
While walking on the floor of the Hotel, Mrs. J. Pole, an elderly lady, residing at the Imperial Hotel, Wee Waa, slipped and fell and fractured…
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The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1
While working at the "Westport" sawmill, Narrabri West, on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. A. A. Turner, of Narrabri West, was injured…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 8
Last Thursday afternoon Steven Stork, of Maitland Street, Narrabri, was bitten on the face by a dog while playing near his home. The local…
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The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1
John Stanford, of 93 Balonne street, Narrabri, sustained a cut over the [?]right eye while playing at school. Local ambulance officers who…
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North West Champion · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1
Mr. Stephen Gallagher was crossing the Mehi Bridge at about midnight on Saturday when he was knocked down by a car. He…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three Drowned in Launch Disaster MELBOURNE
The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 1
When an Airforce crash boat and pleasure launch collided in McMillan Strait near, the entrance to Lake King, yesterday, two women…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three Killed in Lorry Accident. Broken Hill
North West Champion · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 1
Three youths were killed and 11 injured (five seriously) when a motor lorry, in which 15 members of North Broken Hill Sports Club,…
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The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 1
When he was about to start on his breakfast on Tuesday, Neville Richards, of Cooma road, Narrabri West, spilt the jug of hot milk over both…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 1
When he fell at his home John Armstrong, 5 Lloyd Street, received contused wounds to his mouth and chin. The local Ambulance was…
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The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 12
Yesterday William Thompson was found injured in Maitland street. The local ambulance officers attended to his injuries…
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North West Champion · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5
Mr. George Quinn, of Pallamallawa, sustained severe injuries to his left hand when it was caught in a utility truck. It appears that Mr. Quinn was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →G'kopper Causes Accident
The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 1
On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Norman Johnson, of Balonne street, Narrabri, sustained a badly dislocated right knee when he collided with a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Accidents Man in Creek
The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1
Shortly afternoon yesterday, a man believed to be known as Arthur Wicks, from Manilla, escaped drowning when, fully clothed, he fell into…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →ACCIDENTS. Child Badly Scalded
North West Champion · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1
Yesterday, two-years-old Pamela Greedy was 'badly scalded when a saucepan of boiling water spilled on her legs and abdomen. She was…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 4
Reg Hannaford, of Gould St., Narrabri West, sustained a fracture of the ribs when he fell from a stationary engine at the loco sheds…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Crossing Fatality Sydney
The North Western Courier · Monday 15 December 1947 · page 1
Cyril Marvini, 64-year-old plumber of Auburn, was killed instantly today when a train crashed into his baby car on a level crossing at Rosehill…
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The North Western Courier · Monday 15 December 1947 · page 5
Cases treated by the Ambulance during the past few days included:— On Thursday night, Margaret Roden, 2, of Lloyd Street, Narrabri…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Accident Ties Up Wheat Ship Sydney
The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 1
An accident in the engine room of the overseas freighter Gatineau Park which is loaded with flour and wheat for the Middle East, is likely to…
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