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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Accidents

Accidents, 1941

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Accident at School

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 2

An accident befel Noel Quintton, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Quinton, in the Mendooran school grounds on Friday last. Whilst running…

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Alcohol Not The Cause Tragic Fatality Coroner's Inquest Verdict of Accidental Death

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 December 1941 · page 1

At the conclusion of the evidence given at the Wellington Court House on Saturday morning last in connection with the deaths of four young local men in a motor car smash on December 11th, the Coroner…

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Young Girl Injured Knocked Over by Motor Truck

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 December 1941 · page 7

On Friday night last a young girl named Vera McLean had a miraculous escape from serious injury…

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Soldier Injured: Court Story of Midnight Fight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1941 · page 2

Charged with having maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm on Pte. Charles Joseph McConnell, A.I.F., Pte. William Joseph…

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Euchareena Severe Storm Does Much Damage Sheep Drowned; Fencing Washed Away

The Wellington Times · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 8

One of the heaviest storms was witnessed here last Friday, when rain fell in torrents, and later large hail made its appearance…

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Severely Injured When Horse Bolts Others Have Lucky Escapes

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 December 1941 · page 6

When she jumped from a cart with which the horse had bolted on Xmas eve, a woman named Mrs…

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Christmas Fatality: Youth Drowns in River

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 1

The body of Walter Charles McGrath (16) who was drowned in the Maccuarie River at Dickygundi on Christmas Day, was…

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News in Brief Aged Axeman Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 4

Slipping and falling over a log while cutting wood at the week end, Hugh O'Neill (86), of Bunglegumbie Road, suffered injuries to his back. He…

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