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Sydney · Accidents

Accidents, 1893

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A Fatal Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

At Hamburg on the 20th November the charge of manslaughter preferred by the Hamburg criminal authorities against Captain Strachan, of the English steamship Busy Bee, who had been in prison for six weeks awaiting trial,…

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Found Drowned. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 6

The body of a seaman of the ship Kate Thomas named Jas. Davidson was found floating in the harbor at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had been missing from…

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Iolanthe Boating Fatality. Another Body Recovered

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

The body of the young woman Charlotte Croucher, who was among the missing persons from the sailing boat Iolanthe, which capsized on Monday last, was recovered on Friday…

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The Recent Boating Fatality. To the Editor

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 3

Sir,-Being one of the company in connection with the above, which occurred on Boxing Day, I desire on behalf of myself, the rescued, relatives, and friends, to express through your columns our…

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Fatal Railway Accident. a Train Derailed. the Driver Killed. Fireman and Passengers Injured

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

COWRA, Monday.-A fatal railway accident occurred at, a quarter past 12 o'clock on Sunday to a mixed train which left Harden at a quarter past 9 o'clock on Saturday night…

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Railway Accident Near Cowra a Mixed Train Derailed. the Engine Falls Over a Bank. One Man Killed and Two Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

A few minutes after 12 o'clock yesterday morning a serious accident occurred on the loopline which .connects the western and southern railways between Harden and…

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Railway Accident. a Train Derailed Near Cowra. The Engine Topples over an Embankment The Driver Killed and Two Men Injured

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

A MOST unfortunate accident happened a few minutes after 12 o'clock yesterday morning on the railway loopline between Harden and Blayney, resulting in the immediate death…

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European Events. Rioting in Prussia. Italy and Switzerland. Sentences on Criminals. The Guelph Fund--Welsh Miners-- Cotton Operatives' Strike-- Deaths By Drowning-- Lord Salisbury's Rents. LONDON, December 31

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

Further particulars regarding the rioting which has taken place at Saarbruck and Saarbories, in Rhenish Prussia, shows that 10,000 miners took part in the disturbances…

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Alleged Extensive Burglary. and Desperate Assault. The Victim Dangerously Injured. Terrible Affair at Surry Hills. Attack on Constables--Arrest of a Man-Charged at the Central

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

A VERY unpleasant experience fell to the lot of Senior-constable Jeffs and Constable Robins at about ten minutes past 4 this morning. Whilst these officers were on duty near the…

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Fatal Railway Accident at Hurstville

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

An accident, which, resulted fatally, happened at Hurstville on Saturday night about 8 o'clock, the victim being a man named Clement Hill. The man had been waiting on the down platform for…

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Dynamite Accident. Four Men Killed

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

LONDON, December 31.-While some workmen were in the act of thawing frozen dynamite at Stroudsburg, United States, the dynamite exploded and four men were killed on the spot…

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Serious Street Accident

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 6

A serious accident befel an old man named William Whitlow in George-street on Saturday. He was crossing George-street, near Bridge-street, when a horse and cart, which was being driven…

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The Railway Accident. Latest Particulars. Cowra

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 6

In connection with the fatal railway accident near Pipeclay Creek, it would seem from appearances that the engine turned completely over, as it is lying with the top…

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The Alameda in Heavy Weather Damage Done by Tidal Waves. Severe Accident to the Chief Officer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 4

Our Samoa correspondent, writing from Apia on December 11, supplies the following particulars of the damage done to the R.M.S. Alameda during the voyage from Auckland…

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General Cable News. Skating Accidents in England

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--During the last four days 32 persons have been drowned in England while skating…

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Dynamite Accident in America. Four Men Killed. London, Dec. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

While some workmen were in the act of thawing frozen dynamite at Strondsburg in America, the dynamite exploded and four men were killed on the spot…

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Railway Accident on the Blayney Line. a Train Falls Over an Embankment. the Driver Killed. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1893 · page 5

At a quarter-past 12 this morning a fatal railway accident occurred to No. 8 up mixed train, which left Harden at 9.15. The engine was in charge of Driver Willoughby and Fireman Hill, with Guard…

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Hurstville Railway Fatality

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 6

An inquest was held at Prince Alfred Hospital Monday relative to the death of the man Clement Hill, who died in the instigation on Saturday night from, the effects of injuries received…

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Drowned at Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Monday.-About 5 o'clock on Saturday afternoon the Newcastle police were notified that the body of a man was floating in the harbor, near Russell's Wharf. An officer…

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An Armed Burglar. Desperate Fight with Three Men. a Publican and a Constable Severely Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 4

About 4 o'clock yesterday morning George Hunn, the licensee of the White Lion Hotel at the corner of Riley-and Goulburn streets, was awakened by a rustling noise in his…

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