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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1939

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Mendooran Accident

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 5

What might easily have been a very serious, accident befell Mr Alf. Monk, of Mendooran, recently. He was engaged wool-pressing, and…

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Child's Lucky Escape. Accident at Treasure Hunt

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 8

Soon after the first clue had been given at the treasure hunt, held at the showground this week, a little boy, Keith Gale, 9 year old son of…

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Road Accidents Their Chief Cause

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 3

Almost 63, per cent, of the total number of persons killed in road accidents in the State during 1938-39 met their deaths during the six…

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Boy Fatally Injured

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 6

Allan Kelly, aged 7½ years, of H[?]ll Street, Orange, received fatal injuries when he was struck by a car when crossing the road at the…

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Nasty Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 2

A lather nasty accident befell Mr. W. Dodd, electrical mechanic, who is attached to the Municipal Council. While working at his home…

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Unusual Accident Twelve Stitches Inserted in Man's Throat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

Leonard Spencer (25), a resident of Ultimo, was talking to a friend at his home last night, when he tripped over a chair…

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Street Accident Rumour of Action Against Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 1

Recently an accident, in which two people were injured and a sulky smashed, occurred in Cassllis Street…

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Motor Fatality. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 5

A man believed to be William O'Connor, a resident of Lithgow, was almost decapitated when a "baby" motor car, in which he was…

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To Reduce Accidents Code for Cyclists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 5

Pedal cyclists have started to pile up accidents again this year. The statistics since June show that the increase in accidents for which the…

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Accidental Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 2

At an enquiry at the Gilgandra Court House this week, into the death of Mrs. Ethel Agnes Coxsedge, who died suddenly on August, 1, the Coroner…

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Injured Trainer Coursing Club Benefit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

The recent benefit meeting organised by the Dubbo Diggers' Greyhound Racing Club, on behalf of Mr. J. T. Bourke, who was…

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These Acts Cause Accidents

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

Almost 63 per cent, of the total number of persons killed in road accidents in the State during 1938-39 met their deaths during the six…

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Boy Dies. Ill After Accident. Injury To Throat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

Six weeks after he fell on a piece of iron which broke teeth and injured his throat, Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sharpe, of Narromine…

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Invalid's Death Fractured Neck in Accident Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

Francis Edward Bond (59), an invalid pensioner, died in the Sydney Hospital yesterday from a fractured neck, which he sustained when a motor…

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Western District Centres Narromine Boy's Death Result of Accident New Rural Bank

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 6

After being in hospital for over a month receiving treatment as the result of an accident, Bruce, the nine-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M…

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Dragged by Horse Old Man Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

Alexander Simpson (70), of Brockle-hurst, suffered injuries to his hip and right leg, and abrasions to his face on Tuesday afternoon, when he fell…

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Rescued Passengers 73 Reported Injured New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

The American liner President Harding has radioed that 73 of the passengers she rescued from the British steamer Heronspool, which was sunk…

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Accidental Death

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 9

At an enquiry at the Gilgandra Court House last week, into the death of Mrs. Ethel Agnes Coxsedge, who died suddenly on…

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Snake Causes Fatal Accident Car Capsizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 1

Swerving to avoid a snake on the Warren Road, near Buttabone, on Thursday, Joseph McGee (49), an electrician employed by the…

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Toll Of The Road High Death Rate Accidents Are Increasing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 6

There is a small but serious increase in the road accidents of the State, and the president of the Road Safety Council and Minister…

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