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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1882

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Fatal Tram Accident

Evening News · Tuesday 24 October 1882 · page 2

An inquest was held by the city coroner this morning respecting the death of James Byrne, aged 29, storekeeper, in the employ of P. R. Larkin. It was supposed that deceased met with his death in…

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Fatal Tramway Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 October 1882 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

A terrible incident occurred last night in Elizabeth-street, which resulted in the death of a man, but whether from accident or design does not appear clear. About 11 o'clock a respectably-dressed man was observed walking along the…

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The Fatal Accident at the Sugar Works, Pyrmont

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 October 1882 · page 4

An inquest was held yesterday at the Prince Alfred Hospital, by Mr. H. Shiell, J.P., cith coroner, into the circumstances connected with the death of William O'Brien, from the result on an…

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Accident at Sea

Evening News · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 6

A young man named Jacob Strong, a seaman belonging to the ketch Champion, which arrived in the harbour on Sunday, met with severe injuries a day or two since, whilst attending to his duties on board…

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The Late Tram Accident. Inquest on Mr. Lyall

Evening News · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 5

To-day the Coroner held an inquest, at the Commercial Hotel, Elizabeth-street, on the body of Robert Lyall, who met with his death on Monday night, on the tramway in Elizabeth-street, by being…

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Fatal Accident to a CHINAMAN

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 3

A Chinaman named Ah Sing was found in the bush, neat Mosman's Bay, about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, by Major Murphy, with his cart (laden with vegetables) capsized upon him. Major Murphy…

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The Tramway Accident in Parramatta-street

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 3

An inquest was held yesterday by Mr. J. Shiell, J.P., City Coroner, on the body of James Byrne, who died in the hospital, on the 21st instant, from injuries received in a tramway accident in Parramatta-street…

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The Fatal Accident to Mr. Robert by All

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 October 1882 · page 3

Further inquiries have been made in connection with the unfortunate gentleman who was killed by the Newtown tramcar on Monday night. Wo learn that the deceased, Mr. Robert Lyall, was crossing…

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Alarming Accident at Newtown

Evening News · Thursday 26 October 1882 · page 2

An accident which caused considerable alarm, and which serves to bring out in a strong light one of the many sources of danger to be apprehended from our beautiful steam tram system, occurred this…

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The Fatal Tramway Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 October 1882 · page 4

The City Coroner (Mr. II. Shiell, J.P.) held an inquest at the Commercial Hotel, Elizabeth-street South, yesterday, with respect to the death of a man named Robert Lyall, Inspector of Pavements, who was killed by a tram motor in…

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The Fatal Tramway Accident in Elizabeth-street

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 October 1882 · page 3

An inquest was held yesterday by Mr. H. Shiell, J.P., City Coroner, at the Commercial Hotel, into the circumstances in connection with tho death oi Robert Lyall, from the result of a tramway…

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Accident at Balmain

Evening News · Friday 27 October 1882 · page 2

This morning at about 9 o'clock an accident took place at Balmain. A man named Robert Semple, a labourer residing in Mort-street, was about to be driven into the city by Mr. Vandenburg, a butcher…

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Fatal Accident to a Chinaman

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 October 1882 · page 3

An inquest was held yesterday, at the Observer Tavern, by Mr. H. Shiel, J.P., City Coroner, on the body of a Chinaman named Ah Sing, who was killed under a cart near Shell Cove…

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Collision Between R.M.S. Peshawar and Barque Glenroy. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 743

A passenger on board the R.M.S. Peshawar at Galle sends the following telegram, dated October 20:— "A collision occurred on Monday evening between the R.M.S. Peshawar and the barqae Glenroy, in which…

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Lamentable Tragedy. Supposed Murder and Suicide at Waterloo. Woman and Her Child Found Drowned

Evening News · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 5

The inhabits[?] of Waterloo were this morning thrown into a state of considerable excitement by a report, which spread rapidly, that a woman and child had been found in a paddock at Waterloo…

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Shocking Accident

Evening News · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 4

On board the Newcastle steamship Coonanhare, at [?]ime-street whaef, a sad accident of a serious nature happened early this morning. Some of the deck hands were engaged discharging wool, and for…

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Fatal Tramway Accident

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 747

A terrible incident occurred on Monday night in Elizabeth street, which resulted in the death of a man, bat whether from accident or design does not appear clear. About 11 o'clock a respectably-dressed man was observed walking along the footpaths…

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Serious Cart Accident at Balmain

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 5

Robert simple, aged 43, a native of Scotland and residing st Mort-stree, Balmain was brought to the Hospital last night, suffering from injures received under the following circumstances :--…

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Accidents and Offences

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 6

At the Water Police Court yesterday, before air. Marsh, S.M., Isabella M'Gregor, on remand, charged with stealing a silver watch, of the value of £4, from Roger Pine, was committed to the next Court of…

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