Fatalities and Accidents Missed the Step
An inquiry was conducted by the Acting City Coroner respecting the death of John Ernest Skinner (21), which occurred at St. Vincent's Hospital on February 3, from the effects of…
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Surfing Fatality. Man Drowned at Freshwater
Cecil John Wilson, 29, lately residing with his parents at Corunna-road, Petersham, was drowned in the surf at Freshwater, near Manly, yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Cook Drowned. Perth
A report from Broome states that Walter Matthews, a station cook, aged 35 years, was drowned at Cheribue crossing while attempting to swim the Fitzroy River, which was in…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Man Drowned at Freshwater
Cecil J. Wilson 29 of 69 Corunna-road Petersham was drowned off [?]water Beach last evening. He had been camping in the district for some weeks and was in the habit of having…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Lane Cove Bathing Fatality
Mr. A. M. Gorrett writes: In en[?]vering to rescue the unfortunate fellow Morgan from the clutches of a shark the two men. Bariew and Mackay, displayed bravery of a high order…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Collision with the Neumunster
Advices received state that the German steamer Sundsvall, from Boston to Hamburg, had been in collision with the German-Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Carried Out. Surf. Fatality at Freshwater
A surfing fatality occurred at Freshwater yesterday. Hector Wilson, about 28 years, of age, and a resident of Petersham, went into the surf…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A Rough Road. the Cremorne Fatality
An inquiry concerning the death on February of John Cavander, a driver in the employ of Messrs. Geo. Hudson and Sons, Limited, was conducted by the Acting City…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miner Injured. Broken Hill
L. M'Taggart, a minor on the North Mine had his left leg broken and was otherwise injured through a fall of ground…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The Shark Fatality. Governor-general Recognises Bravery
Mr. Mackay, the young man who showed commendable courage in assisting Mr. Barlow to rescue the unfortunate man Morgan, who was killed by a shark in the Lane Cove River on…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →"Diamond Dick" Dead. Hero of Wild West Fatally Injured in Railway Accident
Another of the heroes of the "Penny Dreadful" died at Kansas City (U.S.A.) recently, in the person of Mr. George B. McClelland, known through the "Wild West" as "Diamond Dick"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Seized by Brigand. Countess Brutally Injured
About a year ago Count Cahen, a wealthy landowner, of Orvieto, who resides in the Villa Allerona, a beautiful place surrounded by woods, but in a lonely locality 14 miles from…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →A Great Struggle for Life. Drowned in Freshwater Surf. Heavy Seas Running
A shocking drowning fatality occurred off Freshwater Beach yesterday afternoon, when Cecil John Wilson, aged 29, residing with his parents at 69 Corunna-road, Petersham, lost his…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Chimney Falls. Crashes Through Roof. Mother and Baby Injured. Lithgow
About 2 o'clock this morning rain fell with monsoonal violence for a time, During the progress of the thunderstorms there were occasional bursts of cyclonic wind, and…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Accident at the Tunnel
An accident resulting in damage and the blockage of traffic, occurred at the Glenbrook tunnel on Wednesday morning last to goods train No. 37, made up of 42 loaded and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fatal Mining Accident
CLIFTON, Saturday.—While working in the South Clifton Colliery this morning, James Corbett was killed through a fall of stone and his mate, Fleming was severely injured…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fatalities and Accidents Woman Dies in a Lockup
An aged woman, Mary Clark, was looked up by the Parramatta police in the local lockup for drankeness on Thursday afternoon. During the night, the[?] ockup[?] keeper visited the cell to…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Accident to Mr. T. Brien
The storm on Wednesday afternoon unroofed a shed at Mr. Tim Brien's, Hollywood. Back Domain. The weather was very rough at the time, the wind suddenly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Shooting Accident
The lad Hallmark, who was accidentally shot whilst rabbiting recently at Campbelltown by one of his companions, is still in a very serious condition. He is being…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Yesterday's Accidents. Injured by Trams
Three persons received minor injuries in tram accidents in the city yesterday, and all were treated at Sydney Hospital. The most seriously hurt of the trio was Leslie Chapman (23)…
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