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William (Bill) Laurie (1921–1932)

Last night Bill Laurie, the 11-year-old son of Mr Joseph Laurie of Laurieton was riding on the running-board of a fish lorry, laden with about one ton of fish As the lorry approached his home, he endeavoured to jump off, missed his footing and split his skull open Death was instantaneous.

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'Laurie, William (Bill) (1921–1932)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/laurie-william-bill-16967/text28847, accessed 5 June 2025.

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