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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

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Two Killed In Motor Collision Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 1

In a collision between a motor cycle and motor truck at Rosebud, Frank Kennedy, aged 23 years, and Miss Betty Toll, aged 18 years, of…

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Holiday Accidents Ambulance's Busy Time

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 3

The Wellington District Ambulance had a very busy time during the holidays, being called to many places…

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Bishop Wylde Injured

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 9

His Lordship, the Bishop of Bathurst (Right Rev. A. L. Wylde), whilst driving in his car from Bathurst last week for the purpose of…

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Bishop Wylde Injured in Road Collison

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 6

His Lordship, the Bishop of Bathurst (Right Rev. A. L. Wylde), whilst driving in his car from Bathurst on Wednesday of last week for…

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Attacked by Boar Dubbo Resident Injured Admitted to Hospital

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 3

Mr. Gordon Cookson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Cookson, of Darling Street, Dubbo, is in the District Hospital as a result of being…

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The Old Goldfields Adieu to Tambaroora Weighing the Gold—the Golden Safe—a Reefing Fatality—a Serious Joke—tin-kettlers—school Cricket—conclusion (Copyright by Will Carter) Weighing the Gold

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 5

The digger reached his doorstop, His gold was in his dish, And his children gathered round him for a peep…

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Car Accidents Caused by Poor Sportsmanship, Ignorance and Boorishness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 4

Poor sportsmanship, lack of knowledge of simple traffic regulalations, and downright boorishness are the cause of 90 per cent, of…

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Workman Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 6

When Herbert Graham (29), [?] Roper Street, Dubbo, who is an employee of Messrs Wallace & McGee was engaged in roof tiling yesterday…

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Yeoval Bush Fire Outbreak Accident Victim Weather Conditions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

Weather conditions continue very hot, dry and sultry. A good fall of rain is badly needed. The fanners in and around the…

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Mother Drowned In Trying to Save Her Daughter Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1938 · page 1

Mrs. Charles Price was disowned in the Murray River at Browning's Bind. It appears her daughter walked into deep water and got into…

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Injured by Fall

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 7

Mr. George Saisell, who was employed on Mr. Douglas Blackman’s Wattle Springs property, was admitted to the District Hospital on…

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Man Drowned Was Good Swimmer Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 1

The body of Leonard Orr, aged 29, single man, who was missed at Tugerah Lakes yesterday afternoon, was discovered this morning…

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Committed for Trial Motor Car Collision Aftermath Perth (W.A.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 1

The Coroner committed Mrs. Margaret Louise Dunlop, an elderly woman, for trial on a charge of Having unlawfully killed Stanley…

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Car Accidents Caused by Poor Sports-manship, Ignorance and Boorishness

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 9

Poor sportsmanship, lack of knowledge of simple traffic regulations, and downright boorishness are the cause of 90 per…

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Bomb Under House Italian Seriously Injured Brisbane, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 1

The police believe that a bomb was placed under the home of an Italian baker named Dagostino, in Ingham, early this morning…

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'Plane Damaged At Dubbo Aerodrome Uneven Ground Responsible for Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 1

The very rough surface of the temporary Dubbo aerodrome, on the Narromine Road, was responsible for a slight accident to the…

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Boy Drowned Mates Did Not Tell Anyone Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 1

Robert Coates, aged 7' 'years, who had been missing from his home since Thursday last, was found in the Moonee Ponds…

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Racecourse Smash Jockeys Injured Two Horses Killed

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 3

There were two bad smashes at Canterbury course on Saturday, whon 'horses and riders were mixed up in two bad smashes…

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Serious Accident Motor Car and Cycle Collide Young Man Loses His Foot

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 2

A serious collision took place yesterday afternoon in Arthur Street between a motor car and a motor cycle, and…

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Three Injured. Car Accident Near Capertee Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 1

Two daughters of Sir Hugh and Lady Poynter, Jocelyn (22) and Shirley (19), together with Capt. Blacker, A.D.C. to the Governor, Lord…

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