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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1938

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Arthurville Car Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 4

Over on inch of rain was recorded here on Thursday, and this following on the recent good fall has thoroughly soaked the ground and given the…

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Motor Accidents Two Miraculous Escapes Horseshoe Causes Blow-out

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 10

A Chrysler car driven by Mrs. E J. McDowell, of Purlewaugh, over turned two or three times and rest on its side, whilst proceeding…

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Bradman Injured. London

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 6

Bradman pulled a muscle in his back whilst batting against Middlesex on Tuesday. The doctor says the injury is not serious. He may…

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"I Am Dying" Boy's Cry When Shot with Pea Rifle Accidental Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 1

"I have been shot; I am dying," said Gordon Francis Green (16) when he was wounded by a pearifle bullet on Wednesday. At an…

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Painful Accident. Leg Severely Crushed

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 4

On Monday last at half past two o'clock Mr. Eric Robinson met with a painful accident at the gravel pit some 25 miles from Byrock on…

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Three Drowned Car Plunges Into River MELBOURNE

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 1

Two men and a boy were drowned late last night when a closed sedan car in which they were travelling…

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Fatality Near Molong Death of Mr. O. L. Cook

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 3

A serious motor smash took place about five miles from Molong on Wednesday night last, in which a party of well known…

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Dubbo Ambulance Had Busy Week-end Series of Accidents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 4

A series of accidents occurred in Dubbo and district at the weekend, and the Ambulance had a busy time…

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Shooting Accident Youth Dies in Dubbo Hospital Victim Well Known in Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 1

A shocking accident, which had fatal results, occurred at Whylandra, near Dubbo, at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday of last…

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NARROMINE Postponement of Income Tax Payments General Extension Refused Motor Accidents—District Conditions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

As the result of representations made by Sir. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., on behalf of local residents for the postponement of income tax…

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Accident Victims Hand Lacerated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 6

Douglas Fuller (16), of 5 Hopetown Street, sustained a large lacerated wound on the back of his right hand when working on the new Council…

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Quite an Accident

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 7

“What’s In a name, as Shakespeare says? Last week we “credited” a son to Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Millarey Instead of Mr. and Mrs…

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Road Accidents

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 5

"A bold peasantry, their country's pride, When once destroyed can never be supplied."…

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Youth Dies After Motor Collision SYDNEY

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

Injured in a collision between a motor car and his bicycle at Tamworth yesterday, John Simms, aged 20 years, died…

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Extraordinary Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. Harry Bestwick (80), the well-known Perthville farmer, is in a serious condition in the Bathurst District Hospital, the result of an…

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Items of Interest Footballer Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 7

Playing for Wellington Reserves against North Dubbo on Sunday, J. Rich, of Wellington, suffered head injuries and concussion. He was…

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Cyclist Killed Accident on Mendooran Road

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 8

Frederick Smith, of Gilgandra, alleged to have been knocked down by a motor car on Saturday night about 11 o'clock, was killed…

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Car Fatality on Saturday Night Near Tooraweenah Young Man Killed Instantly Was Riding Bicycle

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 1

Frederick Smith, aged 31, of Gilgandra, was killed instantly on Saturday night, about one mile from Tooraweenah,…

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Road Accidents

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 7

"A bold peasantry, their country's pride, When once destroyed can never be supplied."…

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Car Accident Near Gunnedah Crossed Road to Take Bye- Track Coonabarabran Party Involved

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 9

Mrs. Papps, wife of Mr. A. E. Papps, who is attached to the staff of the Bank of N.S.W., Coonabarabran, and her young…

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