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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1957

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St. Marys Resident in Road Fatality

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1957 · page 1

An esteemed resident of the St. Marys, Mr. George Bernard Bagust, died in Nepean District Hospital on April 7 from injuries…

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Who Was the Good Samaritan? Helped Cycle Fatality Victim

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 April 1957 · page 4

In evidence at Penrith Coroner's Court of April 18, concerning the death of a young motor cyclist who was killed when his…

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Injured in Car Accident

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 May 1957 · page 4

Well known Wallacia residents were among the injured when two curs collided on Gosford Road, Long Jetty, on Easter…

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Head on Collision Three Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 9

Three young men were injured when two cars collided head-on on Cabramatta Creek Bridge, near Warwick Farm racecourse…

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Collision at Mark Lodge

The Biz · Wednesday 8 May 1957 · page 12

a station waggon driven by John Hagarty, of Victory Street, Fairfield, collided with a lorry driven by Vernon Hopkins, of…

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Accidents Du Travail

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 4

Savez-vous que les métiers du bâtiment sont, avec -ceux de la mine,-les dangereux? et les maçons ont la reputation…

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Injured in Accident

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 16

Two women: were injured in an accident at the intersection of Fowler Road and Guildford Road, on May 3. They were…

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Station Officer Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 15

Fairfleld District Ambulance Station Officer Keith Spencer had the misfortune to fall from a scaffolding at his week-ender…

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Road Accident Statistics (To the Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 18

Sir.--the statistical statement of road accidents in New South Wales, compiled by the Department of Motor Transport has just…

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Unusual Accident at Merrylands

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 15

Last Saturday morning young Barry Briggs was standing near his home 33 Burnett Road, Merrylands, when a power…

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Injured in Collision

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 10

Two people were injured when two caw collided at the intersection of Tangerine and Normanby Streets. Bast…

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Players Injured in Rough Game

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 8

Parramatta Ambulance was twice called to Granville Oval on Sunday to take football players to…

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Fingers Severed in Factory Accident

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 11

A 29-year-old ironworker had two fingers of his left hand severed in an accident at…

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Road Accidents Analysis of Causes

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 22

The following figures were prepared by the Department of Transport covering the year ended December 81, 1956:--…

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Constable in Pursuit Meets with Accident

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 10

Constable Lauer, of the Public Road Safety Bureau section of Penrith police force, on a motor cycle, was following a motor…

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Three Cars and a Shop Wall in Accidents

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 6

About 4.15 p.m. last Sunday, a Consul sedan was being driven on the Great Western Highway, at Emu Plains, in a westerly…

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To Help Injured Footballers

The Biz · Wednesday 29 May 1957 · page 1

A monster picnic and barbecue will be held at "Hollywood" playground on Sunday, June 16. Proceeds are to assist…

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Man Hurt in Street Accident

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 29 May 1957 · page 1

A MAN was taken to Parramatta Hospital on Friday following a collision at the corner of…

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Attempt Suicide Fairfield Man Injured

The Biz · Wednesday 5 June 1957 · page 14

At midday on Sunday last a man entered foe garage of Mr. A. Lomas, of 112 Wrentmore Street, Fairfield, took down a…

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Footballers Picnic and Barbecue to Help Injured Players

The Biz · Wednesday 5 June 1957 · page 9

On Sunday, June 16, Fairfield District Junior Rugby League Club will hold a monster picnic and barbecue at Hollywood…

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