18th February 1927 - Car v. Bullock

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Car v. Bullock

On Monday afternoon, during a thick fog, an Essex Six Motor Car, being driven in the direction of Buntingford by Mr Routh, of East Hoathley, Sussex, collided with a bullock between Chipping and Buckland.

The bullock was one of four being driven to Mr E. Mildren's farm, and the car hit it with such force that the animal was carried along on the bonnet; it received very bad injuries and had to be destroyed.

The driver of the car was unhurt, but the lamps and front of the car were badly smashed.

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Read the Petty Sessions report about this accident.

18th February 1927 - Buntingford Accident

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Buntingford

Accident

On Wednesday evening last a very unfortunate accident occurred to Mr Kelday Smith, eldest son of Mr M. Smith, of the Market Hill.

It appears that when motor cycling home from Hitchin, and turning a sharp corner, he came in contact with a motorbus.

He was at once conveyed to Letchworth Hospital, where, after an ex-ray, it was found that his arm was broken.

18th February 1927 - A Fog Mishap

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A Fog Mishap

During the fog on Monday afternoon last, a Morris Cowley car collided with a traction engine on the road near Westmill.

The car was badly damaged, but the driver escaped injury.

The tractor, which was owned by Mr Macarthur of Stonebury, stood the shock well, showing no signs of the mishap.

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[Note from Alison: The driver was not named but we know Miss Lushington owned a Morris Cowley, and she was a notoriously crazy driver...]

11th February 1927 - Cars Collide

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Cars Collide

A two-seater Morris Cowley car, driven by Miss Lushington, of Buntingford, collided with another two-seater Morris Cowley, at Chipping on Tuesday afternoon last.

A tradesman's motor van was standing on the left of the road, and in passing this Miss Lushington failed to notice the on-coming car, with the result that the cars collided.

Considerable damage was done to both cars, but fortunately neither Miss Lushington or her passenger, or the driver of the other car were injured.