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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1864

24 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 2

The late Fatal Boat Accident. Seven Lives Lost.—coroner's Inquest

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 December 1864 · page 2

The City Cormier, with a jury of six, hold an in. quest on Thursday last, at the Sir ,Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany. on view of the bodies of Peter Molloy Mary Anne Molloy, Caroline Molloy. Susan Molloy…

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Melancholy Boat Accidents

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 December 1864 · page 3

A few days ago intelligence reached Sydney of a serious boat accident occurring at Port Hacking. From the vague report we have gleaned, we believe the following to…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 December 1864 · page 2

On Tuesday last Mr. Joseph Vance, accompanied by his daughter, both on horseback, were quietly cantering along the sand on the Shellharbor side of the…

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Fatal and Melancholy Yacht Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 December 1864 · page 2

It is our painful duty to record the death, by drowning of tow gen[?]men. Mr. Thomas Fre[?] who was on office in the T[?] and also a Lieutenant in the Ko. I. Company V[?] and…

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