Narrow Escape from Drowning
A narrow escape from drowning occurred on New Year's Day in the "Woniora River, a tributary of George's River, near Como. It appears that Mr. Varley, who is now employed in the…
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A Journalist Drowned
MELBOURNE. Thursday.—Mr. Walter H. Mott, proprietor of the Hawthorn ADVERTISER, and Son of Mr. G. H. Mott, of the firm of Messrs. Gordon and Gotch, was drowned in the Yarra at Kew…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Racing Fatality. Fatal Accident. A Jockey Killed
As reported in our later editions yesterday, a young lad named L, Wilkins, who has not ridden much in public, though he has been for some time engaged at Mr. Lamond's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Rescuer Drowned. Captain Drevar and His Life-saving Appliance. a Fatality in the Centennial Park
Captain Drevar, whose name is so intimately associated with improved appliances for saving life at sea, met his death by drowning in the Centennial Park yesterday. The…
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Another boating accident in the harbor on holiday. That will be the general remark as soon as it is known that yesterday there was a mishap similar to that which…
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A sad harbour calamity, whereby it is feared the lives of three youths have been sacrificed, occurred shortly after 6 o'clock last evening. It appears that a party of eight yesterday proceeded to Rushcutter Bay, where they…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Accident to a Coach. Passengers Seriously Injured. Wagga Wagga
A serious accident occurred to the Adelong coach whilst coming down the hill near Gilmore, when the coach capsized through the front wheel coming off…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Harbor Fatality. Dragging for the Bodies
THE Water Police are to-day busily engaged dragging for the bodies of the three unfortunate men who yesterday lost their lives through the capsizing of the sailing boat…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lost His Life. a Gallant Attempt at Rescue. Drowning of Captain Drevar
The public generally will hear with regret of the death of Captain George Drevar, which happened to-day under very painful circumstances. The captain, who, as is well…
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The jockey Wilkins, who sustained a fracture of the thigh and other injuries at Randwick on Friday last, died this morning in the Prince Alfred Hospital…
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During the race for the Tattersall's Club Cup at Randwick yesterday, Sydney fell, seriously injuring the jockey. The accident created a great sensation, as it occurred nearly opposite the…
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MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Eliza Roberteon, residing at Richrond, indulged in the New Year's festivites to such an extent that in laughing she dislocated jaw…
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BATHURST, Thursday.--A painful accident, resulting in the loss of an eye, occurred last evening to Mr. T. J. Brewer, the well-known hotel keeper at Kelso. Mr. Brewer…
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SOON after passing the judge's box in the first round of the Tattersall's Cup race this afternoon the horse Sydney slipped and fell, and the jockey, Wilkins, who was piloting…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Journalist Drowned
MELBOURNE. Thursday.—Mr. Walter H. Mott, proprietor of the Hawthorn ADVERTISER, and son of Mr. G. H. Mott, of the firm of Messrs. Gordon and Gotch, was drowned in the Yarra at Kew…
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BLAYNEY, Friday.—News has just been brought into town that three young children, the eldest being only 9, named Arthur, residing at Shaw, were drowned on Thursday whilst bathing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Drowning. His Last Swim. MELBOURNE
Henry Johns, aged 25, whilst returning from the races yesterday, went into the Saltwater River for a bath. When in midstream he sank, and was drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Drowning Case at the Centennial Park
The tragic death of Captain George Drevar, who was drowned at the Centennial Park on Wednesday morning while attempting to save a boy named Hopkins, formed the subject of an…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Randwick Fatality. Inquest on the Body. Verdict of Accidental Death
AN inquest was held this morning at the Prince Alfred Hospital, Newtown, by Mr. J. C. Woore and a jury of 12, into the circumstances attending the death of Samuel…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Accidents on the Darling. a Steamer and Barge Sunk--a Man Drowned. (By Telegraph)
WILCANNIA, Thursday.--The steamer Lady of the Lake is reported to have sunk below Billilla station. At the time of the accident she was towing two barges fully laden with…
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