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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Accidents

Accidents, 1954

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

Rail Employee Injured

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 November 1954 · page 1

Mr. R. Rae, a railway employee, of Narrabri West, received severe injuries when thrown from…

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Bike Rider Injured

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 November 1954 · page 1

Master Victor Harvey, of Meelee Street, Narrabri West, suffered suspected concussion when his bicycle was struck…

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Inquest Into Moree Drowning Tragedy

North West Champion · Thursday 2 December 1954 · page 6

An inquest into the death of Charles Leonard Johnston on November 21 was held by the Coroner, Mr. A. M. Hall, at Moree on Tuesday. Johnston was found floating…

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Farmer Injured

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 December 1954 · page 1

Mr. S. J. St. Cairl, of Stranraer, Bellata, received a fracture of his right leg while operating a header on his…

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New Corn Bred by Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 December 1954 · page 6

A United States seed company has bred a large single ear characteristic into its corn hybrids…

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Cyclists Injured

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 1

Two cyclists competing in last Friday night's racing are still patients in the district hospital as a result of falls…

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Cyclist Injured

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 December 1954 · page 1

A motor-cyclist received severe head injuries last Thursday night when he fell 20 feet from his motor-bike down the…

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Man Drowned Walgett

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 December 1954 · page 1

Charles Brown (41)of Lighting Ridge, was drowned late yesterday while swimming in a tank…

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Boggabilla Fatality

North West Champion · Thursday 30 December 1954 · page 7

A road tragedy occurred four miles from Boggabilla last Thursday. The victim was Lione[?]ryor, aged 41, a wheat…

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