The Accident
IN the chapter of railway accidents in New South Wales, that which happened on the South Coast Suburban line last night stands out most prominently. There have been accidents and loss of…
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Accident at a Funeral
GUNDAGAI, Friday.-Mr. Edward Reardon, aged 92 years, an old resident of the district, died on the 12th instant. Mrs. J. Miller, a niece of deceased, who was accompanied by her mother…
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Matthew Doyle, the engine-driver, was seen in his bed at the hospital at about 9 o'olock. He is a man of about 40 years of age, and a strong, well-built man. Despite his shocking…
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The care ordinarily devoted to other parts of the horse is altogether lost sight of with, regard to its teeth, not, of course, in matters in which the veterinary surgeon is concerned, but in ordinary…
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The accident at Sydenham last night appears, in the light of present information, one of those mysterious occurrences for which no explanation can be offered. The spot…
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Where the train so suddenly came to a standstill was a place close to the signal-box, and from what can be gathered amid the scene of confusion which reigned supreme,…
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A high official expressed the opinion--enough he did to with some reservation--that the brake must have been applied suddenly just as the train passed the Spot where the engine left the line…
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The disaster, Mr. Oliver remarked, was one of those events that the most careful provision, the most exacting safeguards, could not prevent…
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The City Coroner, Mr. J. C. Woore, held an inquiry at the Coroner's Court, Queen's-square, touching the death of John Joseph King, which look place at the Sydney Hospital on Thursday…
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A girl named Lizzie Davis (12), was admitted to the Sydney Hospital yesterday, suffering from a fractured leg, which was caused by a gate falling upon her, at her residence, Mill Hill-road,…
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An eloquent French abbe once delivered a warning sermon, the text being, "Beware of Civilisation." The burden of his warning was that the life of a modern civilised community…
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The following passengers were Injured:- FREDERICK ROLFE, 36, insurance agent, Moore-street, Hurstville, fractured ribs, lacerated lung…
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Owing to the engine of the 5.55 passenger train from Redfern to Hurstville leaving the rails on Friday evening, a terrible accident occurred…
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A corpse was accidentally cremated at Heifer station, about eight miles from Orange. Mrs. Ivers, aged 70 years, an old resident of the district, died at 11.30. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →From Tempe— to Eternity. Awful Railway Accident. The State of the Line. Poor and Shoddy Material The Safety Valve of the Engine
ON Friday evening a dreadful disaster, involving great destruction of human life, occurred on the Illawarra suburban line. The customary 5.55 p.m. train left Redfern…
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On Saturday night as the ferry steamer Brighton was off Cremorne Point on the 9.15 trip from Manly to Sydney one of the passengers fell overboard. The master stopped the vessel…
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At Penrith, before Judge Backhouse, on Saturday, a verdict for £40 was obtained by Mrs. F. A. Cork, of Castlereagh, in a suit for the value of a mare, against Robert Olpherts,…
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The condition of the injured at the Marrickville and Prince Alfred Hospitals was reported to be generally satisfactory upon inquiries being made last night. In the case of Pollard and…
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About half-past 10 o'clock yesterday morning the dead body of a man was seen floating in Purling Harbor at the foot of Bathurst-street. The Water Police were informed, and Sergeant…
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Upon inquiry at the Prince Alfred and Merrickville Cottage hospitals regarding the condition of the injured persons, it was ascertained last evening that in most canes satisfactory improvement had been…
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