The Railway Fatality. Conclusion of Inquest. Courtman, the Signalman, Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 3
The inquest regarding the railway collision in the tunnel, on the evening of May 21, whereby an engine-driver named Robert Bertram was killed, was resumed in…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 3
George McDonald, a farmer, living at Wania (Vic.) accidentally shot himself dead on Sunday…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 3
Two trains collided in Missouri and 30 cars were destroyed, and three employees were roasted to death…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 3
A large barge, conveying Russian convicts to Siberia, while crossing the Sante River in Volga, sank, and a number of the prisoners were drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In Sydney. the Hustings Collapse. Many Injured
National Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 3
While the nominations for West Sydney wore taking place at the hustings to-day the deck of the structure gave way and a large number of persons were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest Cablegrams. [Telegraphed From Sydney Papers.] Lodon, Monday. Terrible Railway Accident
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 3
A railway bridge in Switzerland collapsed and 120 passengers killed and 100 injured…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 3
An engine-briver named James Bell was killed at Eveleigh Station this morning by the Kiama train…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 3
A passenger train which was crossing the bridge at Iowa, America, was derailed and fell into the rapids. A number of persons were killed…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 June 1891 · page 3
A collision occurred on the Lough Swilly Railway, Ireland, when two militiamen were killed and a number injured…
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National Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 3
In No. 2 Jury Court, to-day the action by Austin Davis against the Railway Commissioners, to recover, £1000 compensation for injuries received owing to…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 3
A runaway horse attached to a cart knocked down three men in George-street yesternight. One of the men was killed and the two others injured…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 30 June 1891 · page 2
A magisterial inquiry was held before Mr. Jacob Barnes, J.P., on Saturday, at the residence of Mr. John Coyle, of Spring Vale, touching the death of…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 2
The police are engaged this morning searching the river for the body of an unknown man, who last night drove a horse and buggy into the Murray at Albury and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Later. Terrible Accident. Five Men-of-war's-men Killed
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 July 1891 · page 2
A terrible gun explosion has occurred on board the warship Cordelia. Five men were killed, including two officers, and a number of others were injured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Cablegrams. London, Friday. Terrible Railway Accident
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 July 1891 · page 3
A fearful collision has occurred at Ravenna, Ohio, United States. Two trains came into collision, and several cars caught fire and 19 passengers were burnt…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Terrible Explosion on Board H.M.S. Cordelia. a Gun Bursts, Killing Six Men. Fourteen Others Injured, Harrowing Details. Burial at Sea. Explosion Unaccountable Sydney, Monday night
National Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1891 · page 2
H.M.S. Cordelia, which arrived from the Islands to-day, brings news of a terrible gun explosion, by which six persons were killed and fourteen injured…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1891 · page 3
The steamers Dunholme and Kinloch collided. One of the steamers sunk and 15 of the crew are missing…
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National Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1891 · page 3
At the Newtown Police Court to-day the police applied for a remand in the case of Sydney Benfield and the other men charged with being concerned in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest News. Balloon Accident. London, July 7
National Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1891 · page 3
An accident has befallen a balloon in Chicago. During the ascent it was struck by lightning and two aeronauts were injured…
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Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 July 1891 · page 3
A shunter named Davis, was killed near the Petersham Railway Station, yesternight when attempting to cross the line. He had two children with him at the…
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