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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1944

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Two Killed in Gun Accidents

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 4

With a shotgun wound in the breast, the body of Thomas William Lownds (20), apprentice fitter, Lisbon St., Fairfield…

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Apprentice Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 6

The appientice T. Atkinson, indentured to L. Haigh who was injured at Randwick on Saturday morning is progressing favourably at St…

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Negligent Driving Court Sequel to Collision

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1944 · page 5

Sequel, to a collision at the intersection of Pitt and Argyle Sts., Parramatta, on April 25, was the appearance of Francis Pearson…

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Cent'l Australia Train Collision. Coroner's Finding

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 June 1944 · page 12

After an inquiry extending over four days into the deaths of four soldiers as a result of a train collision on the North-South (Commonwealth Railways) line on May 11, the Coroner, Mr, Thompson, returned a finding, of manslaughter…

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Injured in Tram Accident

The Propeller · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

Alfred Roberts, aged 63 years, sheet metal worker, of Penshurst, suffered a compound fracture of the left leg, severe lacerations and a probable fracture of the…

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Motor Lorry Capsizes. Youth Killed, Four Injured

The Propeller · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

When a heavily-laden motor lorry overturned in Forest Road, Arncliffe, last Thursday a youth was killed, and a man and three youths were injured. The lad…

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Two Women Injured in City Accidents

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 3

TWO women were injured in accidents in the city this afternoon, Mrs. Grace Robinson (40), Gladstone St. Woolwich, had her leg…

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Two Women Injured in City Accidents

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 3

TWO women were injured in accidents in the city this afternoon. Mrs. Grace Robinson (40), Gladstone St., Woolwich, had her leg…

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Australian Rules Injured Players Newtown Weakened

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 7

Newtown, leader of the Australian Rules competition, will be without three leading players against St. George to-morrow at…

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Better Training Would Help To Prevent Accidents

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 5

IN an article issued by the Read Safety Council of N.S.W. reference is made to deaths owing to road accidents to some young children in…

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Jockey's Death Accidental

The Sun · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.-- A finding of accidental death was recorded today at the inquest on John Vincent Courtney, 22,…

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Stole jewels "by accident!"

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 18 June 1944 · page 2

NEW YORK, Sat. -- Fred Hanson, 40, housepainter, caught with £32,000 worth of jewels as he left Prince…

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Jacobson Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 12

Norm Jacobson, star Newtown winger, was severely injured by a heavy tackle in yesterday's Cup Tie match at Lithgow…

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Elderly Cyclist Injured

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 3

ALBERT BORDER (71), 308 Church St., Granville, .sustained serious Injuries when he was knocked from ft bicycle and run over by a milk cart…

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Elderly Cyclist Injured

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 3

ALBERT HORDER (71), 300 Church ' St., Granville, sustained serious injuries when lie was knocked from a bicycle and run over by a milk cart…

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Boy Injured by Fall

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 3

FAILING from a 20ft. stack of A water pipes yesterday afternoon, Kevin Fleming (12), 10 Seckold Ave., Guildford, suffered concussion and…

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Boy Injured by Fall

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 3

FALLING from a 20ft. stack of water pipes yesterday afternoon, Kevin Fleming (12), 10 Seckold Ave., Guildford, suffered concussion and…

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Boy Injured by Fall

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 7

FALLING from a 20ft. stack of water pipes yesterday afternoon. Kevin Fleming (12), 10 Seckold Ave., Guildford, suffered concussion and…

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Lottery Win Tonic for Injured Man

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 2

MR. ALFRED ROBERTS (63), Cambridge Street, Penshurst, was able to smile today despite a skull fracture and compound fracture of…

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Lottery Win Tonic for Injured Man

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 2

MR. ALFRED ROBERTS (63). Cambridge Street, Penshurst, was able to smile today despite a skull fracture and compound fracture of…

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