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Northern Rivers · Accidents

Accidents, 1944

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Seriously Injured in Brawl

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Monday: Cecil Thisle, AIF formerly of Coogee, was seriously injured in a brawl outside the Coogee Bay Hotel after closing time…

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In Brief Man Injured in Brawl

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Cecil Thisle, A.I.F., formerly of Coogee, was seriously injured in a brawl outside the Coogee Bay Hotel after…

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Woman Injured By Grasshopper

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 4

CASINO, Tuesday.—Struck in the eye by a large grasshopper as it was flying, Mrs. H. Brunnock, of South casino, suffered a painful…

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Magistrate's Consideration to Injured Soldier

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 3

Consideration to a returned soldier from this war suffering from war injuries was extended by Mr A. J. Bryant, Police…

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Unique Accident Little Girl Victim

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 1

Rae Strong, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Strong, of Stratheden Street, was the victim of a rather unique accident on Wednesday…

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Killed in Plane Collision

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 2

Flying-Officer P. E. Rivett, RAAF, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. R. Rivett. "Selwyn," Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, who lost his life…

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1688 Road Accidents in Three Months

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: There were 1688 road accidents in New South Wales for the first quarter of this year, an increase of 26…

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Road Accidents Increased

Northern Star · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — There were 1688 road accidents in New South Wales for the first quarter of this year, an increase of 26 over…

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Mullumbimby Accidents

Northern Star · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Thursday. — Bumped by another player during a game of football, James Martin, of Main Arm, suffered a probable…

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Eye Injured at School Girl In Hospital

Northern Star · Saturday 3 June 1944 · page 4

Louise Hopper, 12, daughter of Mr. W. G. Hopper, suffered an injury to her left eye while playing at school at Byron Bay on…

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Mullumbimby Accidents

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 June 1944 · page 2

Bumped by another player during a game of football. James Martin of Main Arm suffered a probable fracture of the right ribs. He…

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Soldiers Hurt in Train Accidents

Northern Star · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday. — Two soldiers were injured, one seriously, in suburban rail accidents last night. Pte. Thomas Corbett,…

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Boy Injured

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 2

Joe Godfrey (5), son of Mr and Mrs H. Godfrey of Greenhills cut his head while playing at his parents' home on Sunday…

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Court Sequel To Accident Last July

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

First called for hearing at Lismore Court of Petty Sessions on September 20, 1943, a charge of negligent driving…

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Charge Dismissed Alleged Failure To Stop Alter Accident

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 5

A charge against John Francis Ward, of Elton Street. Lismore, that he failed to stop after a motor accident in Esmonde Street on…

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Canecutter Injured

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 4

A. Kavanagh a canecutter suffered an incised wound to his right wrist when he was cut by a caneknife While he was working with a…

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Boy Injured in Fall on Stick

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY. Tuesday. — Tripping and falling on a stick which he had in his hand, Robert Irving, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. N…

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Horse and Truck Collide Rider Seriously Injured

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 4

CASINO, Tuesday.—Percy Morris (52), a member of the tick staff, received severe head injuries and had his left ear partly torn off late…

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Killed in Flying Accident

Northern Star · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 4

Mrs. R. A. Tuckwell, of Lismore, has received advice that her husband, Flt. Sgt. Raymond Alexander Tuckwell, was killed on Thursday,…

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Collision Sequel in Court

Northern Star · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

CASINO, Thursday.—At Casino Police Court to-day before Mr. T. H. Brooke, P.M., Frank Brey Knaushaar, senior locomotive…

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