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Edward Ernest Leslie Cunningham
1907 - 1939 (32 years)Accident Near Donnybrook.
Edward\Cunningham, a telephone mechanic stationed at Bunbury, suffered injuries, from which he died within about 20 minutes, in a motor accident near Donnybrook late last night. Details of the smash were not available in Perth last night, but it is understood that in the course of his duties Cunningham had visited Boyup Brook yesterday, taking with him a linesman from Donnybrook. When returning last night, it is understood, the utility truck he was driving was swerved sharply to avoid an animal on the road and Mr. Cunningham lost control Whether the truck overturned or crashed into a tree could not be ascertained, but it was reported that the linesman escaped unhurt.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Fri 20 Oct 1939 Page 7 MECHANIC KILLED.
Edward Ernest Cunningham - Death in Car Accident
MECHANIC KILLED.
Accident Near Donnybrook.
Edward\Cunningham, a telephone mechanic stationed at Bunbury, suffered injuries, from which he died within about 20 minutes, in a motor accident near Donnybrook late last night. Details of the smash were not available in Perth last night, but it is understood that in the course of his duties Cunningham had visited Boyup Brook yesterday, taking with him a linesman from Donnybrook. When returning last night, it is understood, the utility truck he was driving was swerved sharply to avoid an animal on the road and Mr. Cunningham lost control Whether the truck overturned or crashed into a tree could not be ascertained, but it was reported that the linesman escaped unhurt.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Fri 20 Oct 1939 Page 7 MECHANIC KILLED.
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