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Illawarra · Accidents

Accidents, 1868

23 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

Fatal Railway Collision at New-town

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 1

THE most serious railway collision that has lately happened on our railways, occurred this morning, at about 9 o'clock, at the Newtown Railway Station. The passenger…

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The Late Railway Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1868 · page 4

THE enquiry before the City Coroner touching the death of James Falconer, was resumed yesterday morning, 8th instant, and concluded, at the School of…

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Another Boat Accident with Loss of Life

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1868 · page 1

AGAIN it is our painful duty to record loss of life by the upsetting of a boat in the harbour. The accident in question occurred on Sunday morning last, between…

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Boat Accident at Brisbane Water. Three Persons Drowned

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1868 · page 3

(From the Herald's Correspondent.) ON last Saturday morning a man came into Gesford, and said that a shell punt had been upset about the middle of the day before in…

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Fatal Accident at Goulburn

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1868 · page 2

An accident occured on Monday night (says the Goulboun Herald) to a man named Joseph Hampden, a riveter, engaged at the…

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Drowning of the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1868 · page 2

We received the following telegram on Monday afternoon:— Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, his second son, and servant drowned last night by the…

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Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1868 · page 1

The hon. member for the Clarence (Mr. John Robertson), on Thursday night, met with an accident of some severity. He was riding home at a brisk…

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Drowned in a Street

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1868 · page 1

The Melbourne Argus of Monday last reports that a fatal accident of an extraordinary character occurred in Elizabeth-street, at about 7…

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Frightful Railway Accident in America

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1868 · page 4

THE American papers give full details of a frightful accident which recently occurred on the Lake Shore Railroad, near Buffalo. The Rochester Express:—"The train was…

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Accident to a Team of Horses

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1868 · page 3

The Singleton Times of Wednesday reports that an accident of a somewhat serious character took place at Moody's Creek, about four…

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Accidents and Offences

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1868 · page 1

On February 4th a sad accident happened at the Cathedral at Worcester. The tower of the Cathedral had been for some time under repair, and the pinnacles on the…

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Frigtful Accident to the Sydney Mail, with Loss of Life

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1868 · page 1

EARLY yesterday (Friday) morning, news came to Bathurst that the Sydney Mail had met with a frightful accident, and that several persons, including the driver…

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Accident and Suffering in the Bush

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1868 · page 2

The Wagga Wagga Express reports :— A terrible case of suffering caused by fracture of hte thigh, and exposure in hte bush without fooe, covering, or assistance for two…

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Fatal Accident with Firearms at Braidwood

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1868 · page 1

ON Sunday 21st June a lad named John Dooner, son of a miner at Jembaicumbene was accidentally shot by another lad named Andrew Cullen. Dooner, his…

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Shocking Railway Accident.—Heroic Conduct of a Girl

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1868 · page 2

A most shocking occurrence happened at the Leamside Station of the North-Eastern Railway, on Sunday, May 31. About noon an engine and tender entered the station from York, and at that time the…

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Shocking Railway Accident.—heroic Conduct of a Girl

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1868 · page 2

A most shocking occurrence happened at the Leamside Station of the North-Eastern Railway, on Sunday, May 31. About noon an engine and tender entered the station…

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Disastrous Fire at Au[?]kland.—Estimated loss £1[?],000. Several Persons Seriously Injured

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1868 · page 2

We have to chronicle one of the most melancholy disasters that has ever taken place in our city A fire took place yesterday morning in one of the most populous neighbourboods of Auckland, and its re…

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Disastrous Fire at Auckland—estimated Loss, £14,000. Several Persons Seriously Injured

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1868 · page 1

WE have to chronicle one of the most melancholy disasters that has over taken place in our city. A fire took place yesterday morning in one of the most populous…

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Railway Accident at the Sydney Terminus

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1868 · page 2

We regret to have to state that yesterday (Friday) morning a serious collision occurred on the railway, between the Sydney Terminus and the Redfern Tunnel, which caused considerable damage, and…

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Railway Accident at the Sydney Terminus

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1868 · page 1

WE regret to have to state that yesterday morning a serious collision occurred on the Railway, between the Sydney Terminus and the Redfern Tunnel, which caused…

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