BIG DEATH ROLL
SECOND EDITION
N.S.W. RAILWAY SMASH. THEATRICALS INJURED (Received 1.9 p.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Among the passengers in the ■wrecked train were J. C. Williamson’s Katja Company, of between 30 and 40 members. Ward Morgan was the only one seriously injured. Several others, including Miss Marie Burke, the leading lady, were slightly injured • or are suffering from shock; Many passengers were asleep at the time of the collision. <- In consequence of the darkness and the complete nature of the wreck, it was hours after the smash before victims were recovered from the wreckage. The latest official message, at 4 o’clock this morning, gives the number of killed at seven, but it is expected the casualty roll will be increased when all are extricated.
An unofficial message states that eight were killed. —A. and N.Z.
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Northern Advocate, 11 June 1926, Page 4
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