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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1940

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Drowning Fatality Fishing Boat Capsized Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

While two men named Robert McCann and Robert Bird were fishing in a rowing boat off Sutherland the craft capsized…

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Canadian Defence Minister Killed In Plane Accident Ottawa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

The Canadian Defence Minister (Mr. Rogers) has been killed in an aeroplane crash at Belleville (Ontario), Three…

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Motorist Convicted Drove Car Under Influence of Liquor Sequel to Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 6

Convicted on a charge of having driven a motor car on April 27 while, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, Geoffrey L…

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Bus Fatality On Wellington Road Coronial Inquiry Accidental Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

The Deputy-Coroner (Mr. I. B. Mackenzie) conducted an inquest to-day into circumstances surrounding the death of Francis Herbert Brown (24),…

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers

The Western Herald · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

Appeal is made to all road users to exercise courtesy during this month. In other words, the Road Safety Council asks that all…

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Fewer Miles—fewer Accidents

The Western Herald · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

The road fatalities in Great Britain during the month of February were 416 compared with 463 during February, 1939. As anticipated…

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Cars in Collision

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Two cars met in collision on Saturday morning at the intersection of Warne and Lee Streets. Fortunately the occupants escaped…

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Late Frank Brown Coronial Inquiry Verdict of Accidental Death

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 6

The inquest concerning the death of Francis Herbert Brown, who died from injuries received in a…

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Local Jottings Painful Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

A painful accident befell Mr. Len Schwartz, the well known tennis player during a match at the Wellington Tennis courts on Monday…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Accident Figures

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Investigation into accidents by the Government of Madras showed that the majority occurred when cars were travelling at only 10-20…

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N.Z. Air Force Fatality Wellington (N.Z.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 1

When a New Zealand Air Force plane crushed and burst into flames at a South island aerodrome to-day, Squadron-Leader Kidson was killed, and two…

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Information Dismissed Echo Of Street Collision "Not Flagrant," Says Counsel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

Arising out of a collision which occurred at the intersection of Talbragar and Brisbane Streets at 8.45 on the night of May 25, and in which a…

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Fell From Mail Train Conductor Injured

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 6

Mr. J. F. Campbell, of Sydney, who was a conductor on the mail train which left Wellington on Monday night for…

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Three Trains In Collision One Driver Killed in Newtown Crash Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1

When two electric, trains and a goods train collided at Newtown goods yards at noon to-day, William Match, driver…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE 20 Moth Planes Arrive At Air School OVER 300 Men in Camp Car Accident Sequel Costs Young Driver £30

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 6

It is expected that the Air Training School at Narromine will be opened this week. Officers, traineers and ground…

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Road Accidents Must Be Stopped

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 11

Many people have said that it seems feeble at this time of war for us to strive for a reduction in road accidents in…

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Road Accidents Must Be Stopped

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 7

Many people have said that it seems feeble at this time of war for us to strive for a reduction in road accidents in New South Wales…

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Ken Moore Seriously Injured

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 5

Word came through yesterday that Mr. Ken Moore, son of Mrs M. Moore, of “Tyrone,” was seriously injured when he fell from…

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Ken Moore Seriously Injured

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 7

Word came through yesterday that Mr. Ken Moore, son of Mrs M. Moore, of “Tyrone,” was seriously injured when he fell from…

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Fatal Car Accident at Armatree Bridge Victim Young Eumungerie Farmer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

An accident occurred at the Armatree Bridge crossing the Castlereagh River, at about 10.30 p.m. on…

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