Previous Disasters. Killed and Injured
Reference to the reports of previous disasters on Australian railways shows that as regards the number killed the Exeter accident ranks second only to…
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Exeter Catastrophe. Injured Progressing Favorably
The persons injured in the Exeter railway disaster continue to progress favorably…
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A young man, whose name has not yet been ascertained, was drowned in the Murrumbidgee River just above the Berembed weir on Friday last…
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A train collision occurred near Adelaide on Saturday night between two passenger trains. One car was derailed and three passengers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pathetic Scenes. Three of One Family Killed— Another Injured. Died in Husband's Arms
Of all the incidents in te calamity, nothing equalled the pathos surrounding the Heaver family. Mr. Heaver, senr., of Cootamundra, was taking the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic. Dastardly Outrage Bombs Addressed to Closer Settlement Commissioner. Three Persons Injured by Explosion. Melbourne
A dastardly outrage was committed at the Lands Department, new Treasury Buildings, this morning. When the morning mail was delivered it…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Exeter Railway Smash Worst in the History of New South Wales. Fourteen Deaths, Many Injured. Three of One Family Killed
No more terrible accident than that which occurred at Exeter shortly before midnight on Friday has ever darkened the history of the New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Midnight Horror. Exeter Railway Disaster. Worst Accident in New South Wales. Three in One Family Killed. Survivors' Thrilling Stories. Sydney
No more terrible accident than that which occurred, at Exeter shortly before midnight on Friday his ever darkened the history of the New South Wales railways. The most careful calculations, based on official reports, and from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Notes and News Accident at Coolac
Junior Porter Hills, who is employed at the Coolac station, had a narrow escape from losing his life yesterday. He was removing from the Tumut train a parcel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Driver's Opinion. Accident Not Unexpected
A well-known engine driver states that the accident was not unexpected, as the spot was the most treacherous on the southern line. They always…
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Though no official view its expressed concerning the cause of the accident, it is generally considered that it was due to fog. The mist was so…
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The appalling disaster that took place on Friday night has caused general consternation throughout New South Wales. It is not much…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Freedom From Accidents. Premier's Remarks. Sydney
[?] Premier to-day referred to the com[?]ative freedom of accidents in New South Wales and the smallness of such, as compared with their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian Accident Engine Wheel Breaks. Echuca
A serious accident happened to the night train from Bendigo on Thursday as it was nearing Echuca. When the train had passed O'D[?]'s Creek,…
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The injured "include:— Arthur Heaver. Mr Peter Casamati. Harden, cut over right eye…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Smash. Two Horses Killed and One Injured. Brisbane
Several horses fell in the Trial Handicap at Eagle Farm races to-day, and bright Lily died in a few minutes. St. Bees had a broken leg and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament Answers to Questions Mr Nielsen's Expenses. Stock Injured on Trains. Reference to Exeter Disaster Unwise. Mr. Cusack Has to Withdraw. Sidney
In the Assembly to-day the Premier, in reply to Mr. Cusack, stated that during the year 1910 there were 12,548 goods wagons, 857 cattle…
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Mrs. Morrow, wife of an Ardlethan chemist, attempted to light a fire with methylated spirits on Saturday. The can exploded, causing severe burns,…
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Mrs. Morrow, wife of Mr. A. E. Morrow, late of Coolamon, died at Ardlethan on Saturday afternoon last, under distressing circumstances. On Friday…
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