Fatality at Mort's Dock
On Tuesday afternoon a sensational accident took place at Mort's Dock and Engineering Company's works, Mort's Bay, Balmain. For the purpose of effecting repairs and making a…
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Drowned in Beer
One of the most remarkable accidents on record in London occurred on Oct, 17, 1814. Five years previously Mr., afterwards Sir Henry, Menx bad set up…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sad Accident at Tomerong
On Saturday evening a serious accident occured at Tomerong to a daughter of Mr. T. Mooney, t appears that the girl, who is about 14 years of age, and subject to lits, was left in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrible Shooting Accident. Death of a Collangatta Identity
On Sunday last a fatal accident occurred at Coolangatta wereby a man named John Wellington lost his life. The Cornor Mr. Z.G. Rice held a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Shooting Accident
A SAD shooting accident, attended with fatal results, happened at Coolangatta on Sunday. An employee of the estate, named John Wellington, otherwise known as âTio,â a native of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Jockey’s Terrible Condition. a Series of Accidents
It may be taken for granted that nothing is further from the mind of the jockey, when riding a close-contested race, than the chances of an accident occurring. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disastrous Flood in the Valley. a Repetition of the Flood 28 Years Ago. Computed Fall of Rain About 20 Inches. the Valley to Barrengarry a Huge Lake. the Public Road Impassable the Town Cut Off. Houses Inundated to the Roofs. the Old Bridge Swept Away Holus Bolus. Immense Destruction of Property. Horses, Cattle, and Poultry Drowned
When on Wednesday last a terrific hot day was succeeded by a a sudden southerly change bringing with it smoke almost…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck of the Brig Amy. Captain and Crew Drowned. the Vessel, Completely Broken Up. Sudden Death of a Spectator
The brig Amy a well-known trader between Wollongong and Sydney, became a total wreek on Thirroul Beach, a little to the north of Bulli, on sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Strange Accident
Mrs. J. Thompson, the wife of a well-known bookmaker, formely of Melbourne, very nearly lost her life (says the London correspondent to the Age under date of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Jockey's Terrible condition. a Series of Accidents
It may be taken for granted that nothing is further from the mind of the jockey, when riding a close-contested race, than the chances of an accident occuring, The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Jockey’s Terrible Condition. a Series of Accidents
It may be taken for granted that nothing is further from the mind of the jockey, when riding a close contested race, than the chances of an accident occurring. The frequency with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kangaroo Valley Show. a Su[?]ful Ex[?]tion. Nor Injured by Postponement. Magnificent Weather
The th[?] annual exhibition of the Kangaron Valley Agricultural Association was held on Thursday and Friday, and the results will bear favourable comparison with previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Serious Accident. a Man Thrown From His Horse
On Monday night considerable consternation was caused in the town by a report that Mr T. D. Smith, of Wandandian, had been thrown from his horse and had sustained very serious…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drowning Fatality
A SAD drowning fatality occurred at Wamban on Sunday last, when Joseph, eldest son of Mr. Geo. Arnett, met his death. It appears the unfortunate lad, in company with two…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dreadful Colliery Accident
A profound sensation was caused throughout the Newcastle district on Monday when it became known that a series explosion of gas had occurred at the Dudley colliery…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Modern God. (Likes Suggested by the Accident at the Dooley Mine)
The morning papers are read with haste For they fathom the rich man’s dread; And a column in full to the five is given, While a line must suffice for the dead…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sad Fatality at Jasper’s Brush. Death of Mr. John Thorburn
EXPRESSIONS of concern were heard from almost everyone in the town sand surrounding localities when it became known that Mr. John Thorburn had been seriously injured on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrible Accident at Jasper's Brush Mr. John Thorburn Killed. a Large Funeral
To those who were present at the Court of Review last week, and heard Mr. John Thorburn giving evidence in an appeal case as lately as this day week, the news that he was dead came…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Bicycle Accident. EDWARDS v South Coast and West Camden Co- Operator Company
MR. JUSTICE STEPHEN and a jury of four were engaged in No. 2 Jury Court in hearing the suit, Edwards v the South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company, Limited, in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fatal Accident
A MAN named Edward Lennon, whilst engaged with other men blasting on road work at Kangaroo Volley on Thursday. last, fell a distance of some 50ft. with a large mats of stone…
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