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Riverina · Accidents

Accidents, 1952

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Near Drowning Fatality at Lake Oxygen Machine Does Efficient Work

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 2

Mr. Alan Harrison, of 4 Cedar Street, Leeton, has reason to thank the work of a Narandera ambulance officer and the efficiency of an…

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Harefield Woman's Death Had Been Injured in Accident

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 1

A 52-year-old Harefield woman, Miss Lillian Myles, who was severely injured in a car smash on the Hume Highway near…

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Involved in Accident Near Jugiong Woman Dies In The Yass Hospital

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 1

A 52-year-old Wagga woman, Miss Lillian Myles who was severry injured in a car smash on the Hume Highway, near Jugiong on February 5, died in the Yass district hosptal on Saturday…

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Two Accidents at Swimming Pool Youngsters Involved in Each Case

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 4

Two accidents have taken place at the Olympic swimming pool in the past couple of days…

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Drowning fatality near Euroley bridge Young Italian Farmer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee River claimed yet another victim last Sunday night, when Mr Luigi Rampellina, 28-year- old Italian farmer, was drowned near Euroley Bridge. The late Mr. Rampellina, a—…

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Two Injured in Serious Smash Wife of Driver May Not Live Time of Accident is Not Yet Known

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 1

Junee police were called to investigate a serious accident on the Marrar north road yesterday after a 1952 sedan car…

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Injured Players Increased Rates Committee's Assurance to Footballers

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 8

The committee of the Junee Rugby League has decided to increase the weekly allowance payable to injured Players…

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Drowning Fatality Near Yanco Bridge Victims Body Found

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 1

The body of Luigi Rompellina, 28-year-old Italian farmer, who was drowned near the Yanco bridge on Sunday evening last, was found in a…

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Young Couple Badly Injured in Car Crash

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 2

When their car left the road and struck a tree three miles on the Coolamon side of Winchendonvale Hall, a young…

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Car Overturns Occupants Lucky in Accident near Darlington Point

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 2

Three occupants in a Holden car had a miraculous escape from serious injury, when the vehicle overturned on the Hay road, about five…

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Real Chapter of Accidents

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: Shortly alter Mr. D. Caldicott, of Braeside Street, Pascoe Vale South, set out early…

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Near Drowning Fatality at Lake Oxygen Machine Does Efficient Work

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 1

Mr. Alan Harrison, of 4 Cedar Street, Leeton, has reason to thank the work of a Narrandera. ambulance officer and…

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Cannery Worker Injured by Falling Tins

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

Mr. Charles Simpson of Audley Street, Narrandera had the big toe of his left foot crushed, and the bone possibly fractured. when…

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Accident at School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

While wicketkeeping during a game of cricket at Leeton Public School on Wednesday morning Master Thornton of Banksia…

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Shooting Fatality Near Finley

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 2

An inquiry into the death of Mrs. Billie Daphne McKinnon, wife of John Duncan McKinnon, was conducted by the District Coroner (Mr…

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Coota Players Injured

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 8

Two of Cootaundra’s star players were injured in yesterday’s trials. Captain Roley McDonell is in hospital with…

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Accidents Law to Be Changed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 4

The State Cabinet decided an Friday to make important changes in the law on liability for injuries caused by motor vehicles…

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Lowout of Motor Cycle Tyre Caused Accident in Junee Yesterday

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 1

Two young Junee men, James Larkings and N. ("Charlie") Lidden had an accident yesterday afternoon…

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Local Items Accident to Box

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 2

We are informed that the six-years-old boy, Warren Godfre Millard, who was struck by a taxi last Friday,…

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Dislocation of Shoulder Larkins Injured in Rough City Game

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 8

Stan Larkings has returned to Junee nursing a dislocated shoulder. He suffered the injury in a…

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