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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1947

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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…

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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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Man on Three Charges Following Accident on Bridge

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…

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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…

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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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Left Hand Injured

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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