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DEATH-ROLL OF SEVEN. MANY SERIOUSLY INJURED. PEOPLE MOWED DOWN. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright BELFAST. Sept. 7. In the course of the International Tourist Trophy race, J. Chambers’ cap skidded on the Newtonards railway bridge, demolished a lamp-post and mowed down a crowd of people stand* ing against a wall. A boy was killed outright and 17 spectators were injured, six of whom died of Injuries, while two others are not expected to recover. Chambers was not seriously Injured. Local congregations observed twaj minutes’ silence. Strong feeling prevails In favour of more adequately safeguarding spectators of races. Thousands attended the scene of the' crash.
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Waikato Times, Volume 120, Issue 19984, 7 September 1936, Page 7
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106MOTOR SMASH Waikato Times, Volume 120, Issue 19984, 7 September 1936, Page 7
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