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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1951

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Armed Troops at Kaesong "Accidental" Says Reds Armistice Talks Likely to Resume

North West Champion · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 1

TOKYO, Monday.—Peking radio said last night the Allies had been notified the presence of armed Chinese troops at Kaesong was accidental and wouldn't happen again…

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Migrant and Child Injured

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 4

A British migrant who only arrived in Australia a few weeks ago, and his 5-year-old daughter were injured when the car in which they were…

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Ambulance Officer Injured

North West Champion · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 1

Former Moree Ambulance officer, Mr. Len Hunt, broke his right ankle last week. Mr. Hunt, who is now in charge…

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[?]Ilwayman Injured

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 1

[?] engine driver engaged in shunt-Operations at the West yards this [?]ing was caught between the en[?] and a truck, and sustained a…

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Unusual Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 August 1951 · page 1

Two young boys, Ronald Barwick (4 1/2 years) of Narrabri, and Robert Sutherland (6 1/2 years) of Sydney, are making good…

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Police Seek Witness to Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 2

The local police are maKing extensive enquiries into the accident on August 9, in which E. M. de Leper-vanche was injured. So far, they…

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"Express" Employee Injured

Manilla Express · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 1

Laurence Baker (26) journalist attached, to this newspaper was admitted to the Manilla District Hospital on…

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Country's Grim Lead In Road Accidents SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 1

Country road deaths exceeded deaths in city streets for the first time in the year ended June 30…

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New Australian Injured

North West Champion · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 11

George Drugda, a New Australian, sustained injuries to the legs, head and chest, when a motor cycle be was riding…

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Loose Thinking Causes Accidents

North West Champion · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 6

There is a general belief that a small group of an irresponsible type of road users cause all of the accidents but statistics…

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Drowned in Bucket

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 1

Lorna Hazel Williams, 18-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams, of Red Hill, Uralla, met her death in…

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Accidents Thrown From Horse

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 1

A young lad was injured at Narrabri racecourse when he was thrown from a horse. He was Cliff Daley, 16 of Coonabarabran, who is employed…

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Railway Crossing Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 1

Three men were involved in a level-crossing smash at the southern end of Maitland Street at about ten minutes past five on…

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Motor Cyclist Killed in Head-on Collision

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 1

A series of major accidents over the past week has given Narrabri Ambulance officers a busy time…

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Man Injured in Fall at North Manilla Construction Works

Manilla Express · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 1

Thomas Sing, labourer, North Manilla, employed on the North Manilla Resevoir Construction Works, sustained serious internal injuries when he fell 12ft. from a plank and struck a…

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Plane Crash Two Injured in

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 October 1951 · page 1

Two men were injured, one seriously, when a Tiger Moth aircraft, taking off from a private strip at Rocky Creek, 35 miles…

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Boxer Critically Injured Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 October 1951 · page 1

The amateur light heavy-weight boxer, Clive Neave, was critically injured during a quarter final bout in the N.S.W. amateur championship at…

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Four Injured In Car Crash

North West Champion · Monday 29 October 1951 · page 1

Four men were injured in a road accident while on their way to Collarenebri race on Friday…

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Man's Serious Accident

North West Champion · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 1

A serious accident happened to Mr. Rodd Feilding, manager of "Bullaworrie". Stud Station, Mungindi, for Livingston's…

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Accident Victim Recovering

North West Champion · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 1

Margaret Deery, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John. Deery, of the Royal Hotel, is recovering from injuries received…

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