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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1942

1,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 70

Accidents of the Week. Man Falls From Train

The Propeller · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 6

At about six o'clock last night Kenneth Shardlow (17), of Grey Street, Carlton, fell from an electric train travelling between Banksia and…

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Soldier Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

While attempting to board a moving train at Town Hall late last night Private Goodsell, of Hornsby, received head injuries. The ambulance took…

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Two Fishermen Drowned. Georges River Tragedy

The St George Call · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

Two men were drowned when a boat capsized from which they and four others were fishing in Georges River last Friday afternoon…

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Triple Collision in Mersey Admiralty Court Judgment (From the "Liverpool Journal of Commerce")

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

In the Admiralty Court, Mr. Justice Bucknill has delivered judgment in the action heard on December 3 and 4, in which the owners of the Swedish motor ship Korshamn claimed damages from the owners of the Norwegian motor ship Taranger,…

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Soldier Killed in Train Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 7

A soldier was killed and another was injured in train accidents last night. Private J. T. Lavett, of New South…

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Local Accidents

The St George Call · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

Alexander Gallagher, of O'Neill Street Brighton, was struck by a lorry in Grande Parade Brighton, on Wednesday evening He was removed to St. George…

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Pilot-Officer Evatt Accidentally Killed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

Pilot-Officer John W. Evatt, 22, who was serving with the R.A.A.F. overseas, has been killed in an aircraft accident in the Middle East…

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Accident in Cronulla

The Observer · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 6

On Monday evening last a young man in the employ of Mr. H. R. Prior was knocked off his bicycle near the Produce Store by a lorry. The bicycle…

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Taxi Driver Must Pay For Accident

Daily Mirror · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

"IF you injure a person, put him out of work for a year or so, and leave him destitute, why shouldn't you sell your house to pay him? It…

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Taxi Drives' Must Pay For Accident

Daily Mirror · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

"IF you injure a person," put him out of work for a year or so, and leave him destitute, why shouldn't von sell your house to nav him? It…

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Taxi Driver Must Pay For Accident

Daily Mirror · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

IF you injure a person, put him out of work for a year or so, and leave him destitute, why shouldn't you sell your house to pay him? It…

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Taxi Driver Must Pay For Accident

Daily Mirror · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

IF you injure a person, put him out of work for a year or so, and leave him destitute, why shouldn't you sell your house to pay him? It…

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Three Men Injured In Head-On Rail Collision

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

Three men were injured last night when a train travelling from Darling Harbor to Enfield collided head-on with an engine in the Rozelle goods yards…

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Footballer Injured

The Sun · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 5

Colin McEachern (17), Gordon reserve - grade Rugby Union winger, collapsed on the field after receiving a knock in the…

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Three Injured When Trains Collide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 11

Three men were hurt when a goods train and a locomotive collided at Balmain last night. Four trucks were badly damaged and another was…

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Greek Refugees Drowned London, April 10 (A.A.P.).—

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 12

The Istanbul correspondent of the "Daily Mail" reports that a large motor-boat, carrying 236 Greek refugees from the Aegean islands,…

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Police Campaign to Check Brownout Accidents Warning To Drivers And Public; 6 Dead 50 Hurt In Month

The Sun · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 3

In an effort to reduce brownout accidents, the police will take rigorous action against motorists who flout the regulations and pedestrians who persist in walking on roads at night…

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Driver's Amazing Feat at Trots Left Gig, Rode Horse to Prevent Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 8

When a rein broke, Driver Bill Taylor performed a rare feat in horsemanship at Victoria Park Trots today by climbing precariously over the dashboard of the gig, gathering up the reins, and riding his charge, Deserter, to a stop at the turn out…

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Driver's Amazing Feat at Trots Left Gig, Rode Horse to Prevent Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 8

When a rein broke, Driver Bill Taylor performed a rare feat in horsemanship at Victoria Park Trots today by climbing precariously over the dashboard of the gig, gathering up the reins, and riding his charge, Deserter, to a stop at the turn out…

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Driver's Amazing Feat at Trots Left Gig, Rode Horse to Prevent Accident

Daily Mirror · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 8

When a rein broke, Driver Bill Taylor performed a rare feat in horsemanship at Victoria Park Trots today by climbing precariously oyer the dashboard of the gig, gathering up the reins, and riding his charge Deserter, to a stop at the turn out…

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