Henry O. Alexander - Lithgow, NSW
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S 33° 29.581 E 150° 07.939
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Henry O. Alexander died as the result of a motor accident on 22 February 1932.
Waymark Code: WMWQ83
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
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His death was reported by the Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent on 24 Feb 1932 as:
MOTOR CYCLES STRIKES CAR
Lithgow Man Killed
LITHGOW, Wednesday.
Henry Oswald Alexander (31) died in the Lithgow Hospital as a result of injuries received on Sunday night when a motor cycle which he was riding, crashed into a car near South Bowenfels. Alexander sustained terrible injuries to a leg & amputation was necessary. He displayed remarkable fortitude and was cheerful throughout. His death was caused by shock.
The newspaper article is reproduced in Trove Digitised Newspapers, National Library of Australia, the website listed below.
His headstone is worded:
In loving memory of our dear son
Henry O. Alexander
Died result of Motor Accident
Feb. 22, 1932 aged 31 years.
Type of Death Listed: Accident
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Motor Accident
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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