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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Accidents

Accidents, 1891

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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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Accidental Death

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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Terrible Railway Accident

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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Siberian Prisoners Drowned

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…

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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…

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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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Another Railway Fatality. Later

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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A Terrible Railway Accident

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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Railway Collision

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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The Tram Accident Case. Sydney, Friday night

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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Terrible Accident

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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Rockley. Fatal Accident

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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Drowned in the Murray. ALBURY

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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Collision

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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The Fighting Fatality. Sydney, Tuesday night

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…

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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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Railway Accident

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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